Research Scientist

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Submission for the position Research Scientist - Job Number 26001394 false 437233false true Research Scientist UPCI Research Lab-Du Wei Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh 26001394

A research scientist position in Hematology and Cancer Biology Research is available in the laboratory of Dr. Wei Du https://profiles.dom.pitt.edu/hemaonc/faculty_info.aspx?Du=7249 at the University of Pittsburgh UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.

Projects are in the areas of molecular analysis of normal and abnormal hematopoiesis stem cell biology & aging and DNA damage repair and are executed through multi-disciplinary collaborations.

The Du lab is seeking competitive candidates who has a PhD and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Experience in hematology and cancer biology is highly desirable.

Excellent skills in Flow cytometry animal handling immunofluorescence staining and basic molecular biology are required.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is ranked 5 in NIH funding and Pittsburgh has been consistently voted as one of the top livable cities in the US.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts independent scientific research projects from inception to presentation.
• Prepares and crafts various documentations of research results into manuscripts proposals grant applications and presentations.
• Trains undergraduates and research technicians.
• Manages laboratory policies and coordinates project development in collaboration with other specialists.

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Light physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer, disability, veteran.