Postdoctoral Fellow - Translational Pathology

Postdoctoral Fellow - Translational Pathology

• Location Tampa, FL
• Facility Clinic Support Building (CSB)
• Department Translational Pathology
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Day Shift - 8am-4:30pm

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, Diversity Inc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace.

Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence.

Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

Thenewly established Department of Translational Pathology at Moffitt Cancer Center, under the visionary leadership of Dr. Ignacio Wistuba, is poised to revolutionize the field of biomarker-guided oncology by seamlessly integrating cutting-edge research into personalized clinical care. In collaboration with the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) program, this department is set to develop innovative translational research platforms that will explore molecular, immunological, computational, and pathology-driven studies, enriching realms such as computational pathology and genomic profiling.

By adopting a multidisciplinary approach, the department ensures that groundbreaking discoveries are swiftly translated into clinical trials, paving the way for tailored treatments based on unique biomarker profiles. Furthermore, it offers a
remarkable opportunity for post-doctoral fellows trained in surgical pathology to refine their expertise in cancer diagnostics and predictive biomarkers. Utilizing a diverse array of methodologies—including histology and computational pathology—with a keen focus on solid tumors and hematologic malignancies, this initiative promises to shape the future of cancer care and research.

Position Highlights :

• Provides an exciting environment (well-equipped in-house core facilities and intense collaborations among labs) that allow Postdocs to reach their maximum scientific potential.
• Integrate excellent patient care with cutting-edge clinical and basic research. Having a cancer hospital on-site provides unique opportunities for translational research.
• Be provided outstanding mentorship from expert faculty with wide-ranging funded research programs including T32 Training Grants.
• Be encouraged and supported by applying for training grants.

The Ideal Candidate:

• The candidate should possess formal training in surgical pathology.
• To be interested in having training in novel cytology and pathology-related research methodologies.
• Having a collaborative spirit and being interested in learning the role of translational pathology approaches in the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in cancer.
• Having an analytical mind and basic knowledge of computer software to maintain and analyze data, as well as summarize data and prepare presentations.

Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct research directed towards answering a specific scientific question under appropriate supervision.
• Cooperate with and assist other research personnel in maintenance of research equipment and work areas.
• Record, compile and analyze research data. Generate presentation-ready processed data (e.g., graphs and tables) under appropriate supervision.
• Under appropriate direction and supervision, learn…