Summary: The Faltas Lab is inviting applications from highly motivated scientists to join our team studying how cancers evolve. Our research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms that drive cancer progression and therapeutic resistance. We offer stable, long-term funding and a competitive salary above the standard NIH postdoctoral scale.
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📋 Summary Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Faltas Lab |
| Position | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Research Focus | Cancer evolution & mutagenesis |
| Funding | NCI R37 MERIT (long-term stable funding) |
| Salary | Above standard NIH postdoc scale |
| Qualification | PhD in Molecular Biology or related field |
| Application Mode | Submit CV, publications, and references |
🎓 Designation
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
🔬 Research Area
- Cancer evolution and tumor progression
- APOBEC mutagenesis mechanisms
- Extrachromosomal DNA
- Drug resistance biology
- Molecular mechanisms driving oncogenesis
📍 Location
Faltas Lab
✅ Eligibility / Qualification
- PhD in Molecular Biology or a related life sciences discipline
- Strong mechanistic understanding of cancer biology
- Demonstrated research productivity with published work
- Experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques preferred
- Highly motivated and independent scientist
🧪 Job Description
- Conduct innovative research on mechanisms of cancer evolution
- Investigate APOBEC-driven mutagenesis and genomic instability
- Study extrachromosomal DNA and drug resistance pathways
- Design and execute experiments independently
- Analyze and interpret experimental data
- Prepare manuscripts and present findings at scientific meetings
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary research team
📩 How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- Updated CV
- List of publications
- Brief research statement
- Contact details of references
Applications should be sent to the Faltas Lab (contact details to be obtained from official lab website).
⏰ Last Date to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
