Postdoctoral Fellow – CMML

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The laboratory of Dr. Eric Padron is looking to recruit a Postdoc to join his lab. Dr. Padron’s research has developed a national and international reputation in the biology and treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes, with an emphasis on chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML). Dr. Padron’s lab primarily investigates different approaches to treating patients with leukemia, focusing on one subtype of leukemia called chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML).

• Moffitt integrates excellent patient care with cutting-edge clinical and basic research. Having a cancer hospital on-site provides unique opportunities for translational research.
• Outstanding mentorship from expert faculty with wide-ranging funded research programs including T32 Training Grants.
• You will be encouraged and supported to apply for training grants.

• Solid understanding of immunology, molecular biology, and cellular signaling pathways.
• Experienced in a basic or translational immunology lab, with a strong grasp of techniques including cell culture, PCR, flow cytometry, ELISA, cytokine profiling, and immunoassays.
• Familiarity with data analysis for immunological experiments (e.g., flow cytometry data, multiplex cytokine assays, or immune repertoire sequencing) and comfort using basic computational tools (e.g., Graph Pad Prism, Flow Jo, R) for analysis.
• Basic knowledge in bioinformatics and transcriptomic analysis are a plus.

• Maintain accurate and organized research records and contribute to manuscript preparation, grant writing, and peer‑reviewed publications.
• Stay current with relevant scientific literature and bring innovative ideas and critical thinking to the lab’s research direction.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams, including clinicians, bioinformaticians, and core facilities, to advance translational aspects of the research.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to scientific integrity, teamwork, and professional development.

• MD or PhD in Immunology or related field.
• Should have at least one first‑author publication.

Moffitt Postdocs enjoy comprehensive medical coverage, with Moffitt covering the premium effective your very first day. In addition to this valuable benefit, you’ll also be eligible for dental and vision insurance, generous paid time off, retirement, parental leave, and much more. Furthermore, you may qualify for relocation assistance as per our policy, ensuring a seamless transition to your exciting new role.

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Interested applicants should attach a single PDF file that includes a cover letter summarizing their research training and accomplishments, a personal statement of scientific interests and goals, and current CV with recent publications.