Postdoctoral Associate in Tumor Models: Join Dr. Kannanganattu V. Prasanth’s laboratory at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and contribute to cutting-edge research in breast cancer progression, metastasis, and chemo-resistance. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a background in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, or related fields to develop 3D tumor models and investigate the molecular mechanisms controlling variability during hypoxia.
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Area: Breast Cancer 3D Tumor Models, Molecular Biology, Epigenetics, RNA Biology
Location: Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, or related field.
- Prior experience in experimental and computational approaches in RNA Biology, Epigenetics, or Cancer Biology.
- Proficiency in analyzing high-throughput multi-omics datasets such as RNA-seq, single-cell seq., Cut & Run, HiC, etc.
Job Description:
As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will: - Develop breast cancer 3D-tumor models from cell lines and patients with minimum cellular heterogeneity.
- Investigate the molecular mechanisms controlling variability during 3D breast cancer organoid growth, focusing on the role of hypoxia.
- Study the role of phase-separated membrane-less nuclear domains, genome organization, and epigenetic modifications in regulating transcriptional and post-transcriptional gene regulation during hypoxia.
- Analyze high-throughput multi-omics datasets and publish findings in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should email the following documents to Dr. Kannanganattu V. Prasanth (kumarp@illinois.edu): - Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae containing the list of publications
- Statement of research interest
- Names and email addresses of three references
Last Date for Apply: Rolling applications accepted until the position is filled.
