Postdoctoral Scholar - Kong Lab

Job description

Postdoctoral Scholar - Kong Lab Recruitment Period

Open date: February 18th, 2021

Next review date: Sunday, Mar 21, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Sep 30, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Mei Kong in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. The Kong lab focuses on the crosstalk between metabolic microenvironment and epigenetic regulations in tumor development and immunotherapy. In addition, we are also interested in the study of phosphatase pathways in obesity, diabetes and cancer. Detailed publications can be found via https://www.faculty.uci.edu/profile.cfm?faculty_id=6423.

The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and a recent graduate with a PhD, MD/PhD or MD degree with strong academic training in cell biology, immunology,
cancer, epigenetics/genetics, signaling or metabolic related diseases.

For more information about this position, contact Dr. Mei Kong at [email protected].

Qualified candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references to the following on-line recruitment URL:

https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF06600

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Application RequirementsDocument requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
  (Optional)

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Job locationIrvine, CA

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