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    Post-Doctoral Scholar - Lexington, United States - University of Kentucky

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    The Department of Toxicology & Cancer Biology is recruiting a Post-Doctoral Scholar for the lab of Dr. Ka Wing 'Will' Fong, Assistant Professor. Dr.

    Ka-wing (Will) Fong's lab is studying transcriptional, epigenetic and metabolic regulation of prostate cancer [see our publications Fong et al., Mol Cell 2022; Fong et al., Nat Commun 2018; Fong et al.

    , Cancer Res 2019, 2017; see the following link for complete publication list:

    The lab is currently supported by NIH funding and V-Foundation grants.

    The putative postdoc researcher will have the opportunities to work on prostate cancer-related projects with use of cutting-edge technologies, including CUTRUN, CUTTAG, ATAC-seq, stable-isotope resolved metabolomics, advanced proteomics and bioinformatics.

    Among other qualifications, successful candidates should have a Ph.
    D. or equivalent degree and have prior research experience in cancer biology and molecular biology

    The position is available immediately. Enthusiastic scientists with relevant experience are encouraged to apply. Required application materials include a current curriculum vitae and a cover letter.

    Please include the names and contact information for 2 references in the cover letter and when prompted in the application.

    For further information, please contact Dr. Ka-wing (Will) Fong, Assistant Professor, Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology University of Kentucky, College of Medicine Lexington, KY

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    Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

    PhD; Research experience in cancer biology and molecular biology

    Deadline to Apply 12/31/2024 University Community of Inclusion


    The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance.

    We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.

    We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live.

    In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


    Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

    These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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