Postdoctoral Fellow

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Summary Postdoctoral Fellow – Nguyen Lab Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute is Florida’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. We strive to be a leader in understanding the complexity of cancer through team science and translating scientific discoveries into meaningful advances for patients.

Summary of the Lab and Research The laboratory of Dr. Duy T. Nguyen in the Department of Bio Engineering at Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to lead experimental research at the interface of cancer biology, tumor microenvironment, and bioengineering.

We aim to develop advanced in vitro and ex vivo tumor models to investigate how the tumor microenvironment regulates cancer progression, treatment response, and therapeutic resistance. A major emphasis of this project is to integrate bioengineered 3D tumor models with advanced microscopy and systems biology approaches to investigate cancer through a physical sciences lens.

The successful candidate will take a leading role in the design, execution, and analysis of a collaborative cancer research project. The position is ideal for a cancer researcher seeking to develop greater scientific independence in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment.

Position Highlights Lead a multidisciplinary research project involving experimental cancer biology, bioengineered tumor models, and/or patient-derived tumor specimens.

Design and execute experiments and contribute intellectually to the overall scientific direction of the project.

Gain experience with advanced three-dimensional tumor models, patient-derived microtumors, quantitative microscopy, and other technologies developed within the laboratory.

Work in the highly collaborative and translational environment of an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, providing opportunities to interact with cancer biologists, engineers, physician-scientists, and other collaborators.

Develop scientific leadership through mentoring junior laboratory members and coordinating experimental activities across collaborative teams.

Present research findings at departmental seminars, scientific symposia, and national and international conferences.

Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to grant applications and future research proposals.

Receive mentorship and support for career development, including opportunities to pursue postdoctoral fellowships, training grants, and other independent funding mechanisms.

The Ideal Candidate Have passion and research experience in cancer biology, tumor microenvironment, cancer therapeutics, treatment resistance, or related areas.

Have demonstrated scientific productivity through peer-reviewed publications, including first-author research articles.

Are highly organized and detail-oriented, with demonstrated ability to plan experiments, coordinate multiple research activities, prioritize tasks, maintain accurate records, and consistently meet project milestones and deadlines.

Are capable of independently managing a research project from experimental planning through data analysis, interpretation, and dissemination.

Have strong quantitative and analytical skills and can critically…