Postdoctoral Fellow – CMML

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.

As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world.

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). The lab primarily investigates different approaches to treating patients with leukemia, focusing on one subtype of leukemia called 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.
• 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 is 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.
• You may qualify for relocation assistance as per our policy, ensuring a seamless transition to your exciting new role.

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job‑related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

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