Position Summary

Postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Rui Tang studying small cell lung cancer metastasis.

The Tang lab applies a combination of cell/molecular biology, functional genomics, and mouse engineering approaches to understand how cancer cells communicate with their neighbors, or the stromal cells, in the metastatic cascade. Our lab also applies biostatistics, quantitative biology, and synthetic biology to answer fundamental biology questions such as how cell-cell interactions changes cell state.

Candidates with broad backgrounds in cancer biology, molecular biology, genetics, and genomics, are all welcome to apply.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

For more information about the lab, please visit: www.wustl.edu/tanglab/research/. 

Potential Projects:

• Dissect genetic drivers in cancer cell and endothelial cells interactions in metastatic seeding.
• Identify cancer-derived genetic drivers in T cell-cancer cell interactions in the immune microenvironment.
• Develop novel single cell technologies to link cancer-stroma transcriptome within the metastatic tumor microenvironment.

Working Conditions:

This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Salary Range:

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Applicant Special Instructions:

To apply, please submit the following documents to Rui Tang, PhD, Assistant Professor at ruit@wustl.edu.

• Cover letter expressing your interest and highlighting your relevant experience.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a list of publications.
• Contact information for at least two professional references.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree (or anticipate receiving their degree in the near future) in Cancer Biology or a related field.
• Proficiency in experimental techniques such as cell/organoid culture, library construction, imaging and handling animal models.
• Experience in bioinformatics analysis is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated track record of scientific productivity, including publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing

Questions

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