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University of Pittsburgh·Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate
The researcher will conduct independent and collaborative research in malignant hematology, focusing on translational drug development projects. Responsibilities include performing complex laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to scientific publications and grant applications.
The School of Medicine, Division of Malignant Hematology and Medical Oncology, is recruiting for a full-time, PostDoctoral Researcher, in the laboratory of Leukemia and Drug Development Laboratory at Pittsburgh (LDDL-P), to help conduct research in the area of malignant hematology at the Hillman Cancer Center.
Desired Experience: Prior experience in cancer research and/or immunology.
Multi-Omic bioinformatics experience is highly desired.
Duties include: · Contribute to collective team effort and mentoring. · Document, organize, and analyze research results and data according to NIH’s preferred good laboratory management practices. · Make independent contributions to projects in translational drug development projects. · Independently work on projects and troubleshoot problems. · Perform immune assays (immunology background highly desired) · Perform single-cell multi-omic experiments. · Perform High-Dimensional spectral flow cytometry experiments. · Animal handling experience to perform murine in vivo studies. · Gene editing of cell lines and primary cells with CRISPR-Cas9 or viral vectors. · Interest in learning cancer proteomics, metabolomics, and lipidomics · Share responsibility with other lab members for lab maintenance including possible ordering and stocking of laboratory supplies and maintenance of lab inventory. · Perform statistical and graphical analysis of data, interpretation of data, and validity of testing. · Maintain timely project goals, deadlines, and studies for contributions to publications and grant funding applications. · Scientific writing (manuscripts and grant proposals) Required Education.
PhD Degree required in related fields (i.e.
Immunology, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, cancer genetics, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chemistry, biotechnology or a related field)
PhD Degree required in related fields (i.e. Immunology, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, cancer genetics, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chemistry, biotechnology or a related field)
A PhD degree in a relevant field such as Immunology, Cancer Biology, or Biochemistry is required. Candidates should have experience in cancer research, immunology, and laboratory management practices.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, postdoctoral associate roles are typically driven by university, hospital, and research-center hiring tied to active grant-funded projects. Competition is often shaped by the strength of a candidate’s research background, publication record, and fit with the lab’s methods and subject area. This platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you time when comparing opportunities. If you are considering applying, tailor your CV and cover letter to the specific research focus and highlight any prior laboratory experience.