Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Anesthesiology

Department: 37713 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Anesthesiology

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: full-time

Pay Range
$30.70 - $46.05

• Experimental Design and Execution
  • Lead and coordinate immunocompetent, orthotopic breast cancer resection models combined with adjuvant chemotherapy.
  • Execute complex longitudinal CIPN behavioral assays (mechanical allodynia, cold sensitivity).
  • Perform immune specific genetic and pharmacologic manipulations targeting the IRE1α XBP1 pathway.
  • Conduct advanced flow cytometry, FACS sorting, molecular assays (qPCR, ELISA), histology, and confocal imaging.
• Mechanistic and Translational Integration
  • Integrate tumor progression endpoints (recurrence, lung metastases, IVIS imaging) with neurotoxicity and immune outcomes.
  • Perform ex vivo co‑culture assays linking immune cell activation to neuronal injury and tumor aggressiveness.
  • Evaluate translational pharmacologic strategies (MKC 8866 ± paclitaxel) across multiple disease contexts.
• Data Analysis, Interpretation, and Dissemination
  • Analyze high dimensional data across behavioral, molecular, immune, and oncologic endpoints.
  • Prepare manuscripts, conference presentations, and progress reports for funding agencies.
  • Contribute to grant development supporting continuation and expansion of the research program.
• Research Training and Mentorship
  • Provide day‑to‑day mentorship to trainees (graduate students and research staff) in specialized techniques.
  • Foster cross‑disciplinary collaboration between cancer biology, immunology, neuroscience, and anesthesiology.

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• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note:

Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.