Employment Type: Postdoctoral Scholar

Vacancy ID: PDS004119

Position Summary/Description:

We are seeking an intellectually curious and motivated Postdoc to study the tumor microenvironment of genitourinary malignancies, using the latest in single-cell transcriptomic, spatial, and CRISPR technologies. We will provide salary support and technician assistance for the post-docs’ research, with the goal of publishing multiple high-impact papers during the post-doctoral training period. We have a particular interest in understanding how the tumor microenvironment and intratumoral heterogeneity impacts response to treatments in bladder and kidney cancers. This work has the potential to identify novel therapeutics and enable personalized approaches to treat patients resistant to standard-of-care chemo and immunotherapies.

When submitting your application, please state why you are interested in this field of research in your cover letter, and why you may be a good fit for the Gessner lab.

Education and Experience:

Prior cell culture or animal work.

Prior computational experience.

AA/EEO Statement:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.