Job Description:
A postdoctoral researcher or a Research Scientist position is open immediately in Dr. Xue’s laboratory in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at University of New Mexico (https://hsc.unm.edu/school-of-medicine/biochemistry-molecular-biology/research/xue-lab.html) to study the molecular mechanisms for inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer. We utilize cell line and enteroid cultures, mouse models, patient tissues and a wide array of molecular and biochemical methodologies.
We welcome talented and committed candidates with recent Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Immunology or other relevant branches of biological sciences to join our team. Experiences in successfully generating stable cell lines, handling mice, producing tumors in mice and treating mice with commonly-used drug administration approaches would be a plus.
Qualifications:
The expected qualifications of candidates include:
Be highly self-motivated with strong interest in learning new knowledge and techniques;
Have excellent communication and organizational skills and attention to details;
Be capable of conceptualizing, designing experiments and conducting studies independently as well as cooperatively with other lab members as a team;
Have the capability to draft grants and manuscripts for quality publications.
Contact:
Please send a cover letter describing your research training experience, a curriculum vitae (CV) and contact information (names, e-mails, and telephone numbers) of three references to: Dr. Xiang Xue, Email: xxue@salud.unm.edu
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. These positions will be open till filled. Compensations and benefits are competitive depending upon candidates’ qualifications following NIH guidelines and school policy.
BSGP: Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program - MS and PhD
Chemical & Biological Engineering
Graduate Program in Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Post-Baccalaureate Research and Education Program
Undergraduate Medical Education-MD Program
Undergraduate Research Programs
Undergraduate Pipeline Network Summer Research Experience
Undergraduate Research Experience in Biomedical Sciences
We are always welcoming enthusiastic and highly motivated students who are interested in performing cutting-edge research to join the lab. Please contact Dr. Xiang Xue at Email: xxue@salud.unm.edu