Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Research

Postdoctoral Fellow Positions in Cancer Research

Position Description:

The Georgia Cancer Center at the Augusta University is now seeking to fill two postdoctoral fellow positions in cancer research. The successful candidates will utilize biochemical/genomics approaches and genetically-engineered mouse models to study the metabolic stress response, ferroptosis, and metabolic alterations in prostate cancer (Cell Death Diff 27: 662, 2020; Cell Rep 36: 109706. 2021). They will also join our ongoing efforts in the development of innovative therapeutic strategies for the treatment of advanced cancer . For more information on the PI’s research, visit https://www.augusta.edu/cancer/research/labs/chunhong-yan.php.

The Georgia Cancer Center at the Augusta University is the only state-run cancer center in Georgia. Best known as the Medical College of Georgia or MCG, the Augusta University is the 3rd oldest medical school in the Southeast of the United States. As the only public medical school in Georgia, MCG provides its postdoctoral fellows with superior fringe benefits including a generous retirement plan not available elsewhere. 

 Qualifications:

 Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, or related fields, and should be highly motivated, independent, and have demonstrated productivity. Applicants must have strong research experience in cancer research and/or molecular biology, and is competent at molecular biology and cell biology techniques such as molecular cloning, co-immunoprecipitation, Western blotting, and fluorescence microscopy. Experience with protein purification and/or animal work is a plus.

To apply:

Please submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter with a brief description of research experience, a publication list, and contact information of three references to: Dr. Chunhong Yan (e-mail: cyan@augusta.edu).