Post Doctoral Scholar

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The Opportunity:

The Brown Lab and Petelski Lab in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Postdoctoral Scholar to lead experimental investigations into how aging alters the tumor microenvironment (TME) and efficacies of immunotherapies in breast cancer. The research will integrate in vivo mouse models and proteomics via mass spectrometry to uncover mechanisms of immune reprogramming and therapeutic response.

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, or any related field.

·      Prior experience working with mouse models, especially with tumor implantation.  

·      Expertise working with protein sample preparation for assays such as Western blots.

·      Familiarity with data analysis pipelines within R or similar computational language.

·      Strong writing and oral communication skills.

·      Excellent analytical thinking and creative troubleshooting skills.

·      Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications:

·      Working knowledge of LC-MS/MS, particularly for proteomics analyses and especially in tissue-based workflows.  

·      Experience in preparing tissue samples for downstream protein analyses.

·      Familiarity with R or similar computational language.

·      Prior experience working with STING agonists, immune checkpoint inhibitors, or related tumor immunology tools.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The Ph.D. must be conferred before the commencement of employment in the Postdoctoral Scholar position at the University of Central Florida.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

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Are Benefits Important to You?

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First.  OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off. 

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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