Job Title: Post Doctoral Fellow
Job Requisition ID: 28363BR
Division: School Of Medicine
Department: 732510:SOM: HMO: Hematology
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Minimum Hourly $: 0
Midpoint Hourly $: 0
Minimum Annual $: 0
Midpoint Annual $: 0
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for conducting molecular and cellular biological, biochemical experiments as well as animal experiments to explore the molecular and signaling mechanisms of a metabolic enzyme called Glutamate Dehydrogenase 1 (GLUD1) on lung cancer cell metabolism, as well as evaluating GLUD1 as a therapeutic target in human lung cancer by developing and evaluating GLUD1 inhibitors. The postdoctoral fellow will also be responsible for conducting molecular and cellular biological, biochemical experiments as well as animal experiments to characterize pRibosomal S6 Kinase 2 (RSK2) as a critical signaling effector in anti-anoikis and tumor metastasis by phosphorylating apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK1) and cAMP response element-binding (CREB) transcription targets to mediate anti-anoikis and pro-metastatic signals and to test RSK2 in combination with others as an alternative therapeutic target in treatment of metastatic human cancers. Lastly, the postdoctoral fellow will be expected to present data at meetings and help in preparation of manuscripts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful candidate must hold a doctoral-level degree. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, capable of leading their project, and want to be in a training environment with the goal of becoming an independent investigator.
Additional Job Details:
Applicants should send a CV, brief research statement and the names and contact information of three references to:
Sumin Kang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Hematology/Medical Oncology
Winship Cancer Institute
Emory University School of Medicine
1365-C Clifton Rd. NE, C-3006
Atlanta, GA 30322
Tel: 404-778-1880
Fax: 404-778-4755
E-mail: smkang@emory.edu
NOTE:
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY ONLINE FOR THIS POSITION. APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE DEPARTMENT USING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE.
This position involves:
Involve working with human blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials.
Involve potential exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Involve working with radioactive materials or devices.
Involve working with animals. |
