<p>Title: Post Doctoral Assoc FT-HSC</p> <p>Department Org: Dept. of Cell and Cancer Biology - 107500</p> <p>Employee Classification: P3 - Post Doctoral Assoc FT-HSC</p> <p>Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association</p> <p>Primary Location: HSC C</p> <p>Shift: 1</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Postdoctoral Scientist to research the mechanisms and therapies of the proteotoxic stress response in tumorigenesis with focus on "Role of heat shock factor 1 in regulating tumoral autophagy and lipid metabolism in pancreatic cancer initiation and therapeutic resistance.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>Ph.D. in cell and cancer biology, physiology, biochemistry or related field, required.</p> <p>Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in computer science, data analysis or bioinformatics, preferably within a biomedical research laboratory setting, required.</p> <p>Hands on experience using computer software for data analysis, required.</p> <p>Hands-on experience or ability in molecular biology techniques like sample preparation, autophagic flux detection techniques, in vitro and in vivo lipid profile sample preparation, live cell imaging, PLA confocal imaging, SDS-PAGE, and RT-qPCR, required.</p> <p>Hands-on experience or ability to learn 3D co-culture technique and different instrumentation (e.g., mass spectrometry, HPLC, FACS, and Q-RT-PCR), required</p> <p>Ability and motivation to learn high-resolution imaging techniques, including confocal, IVIS, and animal ultrasound tumoral imaging, required.</p> <p>Hands-on experience with mouse work, required</p> <p>Ability to quantify results and perform statistical analyses, required</p> <p>Problem-solving and multi-tasking skills, especially in addressing routine lab tasks, required</p> <p>Attention to detail with the ability to keep organized and accurate records, required</p> <p>Ability to read scientific papers and compose manuscripts for publication in high-impact journals, required</p> <p>Ability and willingness to write a grant for an individual postdoctoral fellowship from the NIH, ACS, NSF, or DOD within the first 2-4 months after beginning the position., required</p> <p>Preparation of figures for publication, grant application, and presentation, required</p> <p>Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills for working with the research team, required</p> <p>Ability to perform experiments with initiative and independence under general guidance from the PI. r equired</p> <p>Ability to work collaboratively in a supportive research environment, required</p> <p>Ability to present data in meetings and conferences, required</p> <ul> <li>Ability to teach and mentor graduate students </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <p>Knowledge of omics data analysis or advanced computational methods, preferred.</p> <p>Conditions of Employment:</p> <p>To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:</p> <p>The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.</p> <p>The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.</p> <p>The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.</p> <p>Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.</p> <p>Advertised: 06 Mar 2025 Eastern Standard Time</p> <p>Applications close: 23 Mar 2025 Eastern Daylight Time</p>