Post Doc Fellow, Waltz Lab, College of Medicine, Department of Cancer Biology

Job Overview

The laboratory of Dr. Susan Waltz in the Department of Cancer Biology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine currently has a postdoctoral fellow position open.

• Mechanistic studies of signaling pathways that regulate cancer cell survival and tumor growth in renal cancer (Maria Czyzyk-Krzeska)
• Biophysics of membrane fusion and autophagy in the regulation of chemotherapy resistance (Jiajie Diao)
• Tyrosine kinase signaling in the regulation of breast cancer stem cells and angiogenesis, autophagy in breast cancer, neural stem cells and neurodegenerative diseases (Jun‑Lin Guan)
• Understanding the interplay of oncogenic signaling and metabolism in the growth of gastrointestinal cancer (Krushna Patra)
• Cervical cancer prevention (Leeya
  
  F. Pinder)
• Investigating the role of GTP metabolism in cancer (Atsuo Sasaki)
• Mechanisms controlling the promyelocytic leukemia gene tumor suppressive function (Pier P. Scaglioni)
• Structural and functional aspects of aberrant TGFbeta signaling in cancer cachexia (Thomas
  
  B. Thompson)
• Growth factor and receptor tyrosine kinase signaling in breast and prostate cancers (Susan Waltz)
• Epigenetic and translation control in pancreas biology and cancers (Amanda Wasylishen)
• Translational mechanisms of therapeutic resistance and biomarkers in cancer (Trisha Wise‑Draper)

• Conduct research experiments in a particular field within the predetermined research scope and methodology.
• Gather and analyze data and develop new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts and presentations of research results.
• Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentation; may assist in grant writing.
• Keep informed of developments in the field to maintain and enhance professional expertise.
• Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies as needed.
• May teach techniques to others, train, and mentor junior research staff.
• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities.
• Play an active role in seeking career and research advice, both from the faculty supervisor and from other faculty members as well.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

• Doctoral Degree in the appropriate field or discipline, or the recognized terminal degree.
• PhD, MD, MD/PhD degree – must have degree by date of hire.

• In‑depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline.
• May require experience with specialized software programs.

• Due to grant stipulations, you must be a US Citizen, Permanent Resident or an individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
• Additional information or questions regarding the project can be obtained by email tz.

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.
• Comprehensive Tuition Remission for you and your eligible dependents.
• Robust Retirement Plans: options between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
• Real Work‑Life Balance: generous time‑off policy including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days), 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 employment verification process.

Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.