Research Associate

Research Associate

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The Theodorescu Lab within the University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) is hiring a postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in cancer immunology and the tumor microenvironment (TME). This project will characterize the tumor microenvironment of bladder cancer, focusing on immune evasion mechanisms mediated by tumor cells while identifying immune system agonists or antagonists that modulate tumor behavior in vivo. To dissect cancer-specific vulnerabilities, we combine biochemistry, molecular biology, CRISPR / Cas9 technologies, functional genomic approaches (loss of function / synthetic lethal), next-generation sequencing including single-cell RNA sequencing, and innovative mouse models we have developed. Our goal is to identify novel biomarkers and interventions for cancer that improve patient outcomes.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments.
• Keep detailed experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the Principal Investigator (PI).
• Develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize and compile data.
• Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.
• Assist in the preparation of grant proposals with the PI but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• Participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• Meet with PI on a regular basis to discuss research progress and plans.
• May be asked to write small grant proposals or NRSA / T32 applications.
• Spend about 75% of time on bench research experimentation and 25% of time on writing articles / analyzing data / online research.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Employment Type

Full Time

Location : Oro Valley, AZ | Salary : $45,000.00-$56,000.00

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