Postdoctoral Scholar

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Surgery isseekinga creative, enthusiastic, and highly motivated
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
to conduct innovative research in collaboration with Dr. Richard Guyer and his laboratory team. This position will provide scientific and technical leadership in the management, design, and conduct of basic pre-clinical research on pediatric solid tumors. The postdoc may alsoparticipatein didactics and teaching activities, when available.

• Designing and executing experiments
• Collecting and analyzing data
• Assisting with writing and revising manuscripts, grant proposals, abstract submission, and publications
• Mentoring and collaborating with graduate students and research assistants

Please note:

This position is for a limited duration not to exceed five (5) years unless there are unusual circumstances. More information available athttps://grad.uiowa.edu/postdoctoral-affairs.

Dr. Guyer is a surgeon-scientist in the Division of Pediatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the Universityof Iowa Carver College of Medicine. His lab performscutting edge research on deciphering the developmental pathways involved in pediatric solid tumors, particularly neuroblastoma. Dr. Guyer’s laboratory aims to conduct research with strong potential for translation from bench to bedside.

• MD or PhD in related discipline, or equivalent degree.

• Expertise in routine molecular and cell culture techniques
• Experience working with fish and/or rodent models of development and disease
• Experience with bioinformatic methods and coding.
• Excellent laboratory and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Curriculum Vita
Name and Contact Information of References
Letters of Interest

Number of References: 5

Contact: Richard Guyer - richard-guyer
Cmed-Surgery
Pappajohn Pavilion
140 Hawkins Drive
2966 JPP
Iowa City, IA 52242

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