Postdoctoral Scholar, Cancer Metabolism
- Employer
- University of California, Los Angeles
- Location
- Los Angeles
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- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Postdoctoral Scholar, Cancer Metabolism
University of California Los Angeles
Requisition Number: JPF06423
The Clark Lab in the Crump Institute for Molecular Imaging is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated scientist to conduct research into cancer metabolism, with the goal of identifying new strategies to target metabolic vulnerabilities in cancer. The ideal candidate should have a strong publication record and detailed knowledge of metabolism with applicable skills in biochemistry and molecular biology; should be able to work independently and in a team; and should have excellent oral and written communication skills. The Crump Institute provides a unique, fast-paced, and collaborative environment containing integrated technologies that are ideal for innovative problem solving among a variety of scientific disciplines.
Responsibilities:
The potential candidate for this opportunity will be involved in collaborative research to identify and study targetable metabolic vulnerabilities in cancer.
Qualifications:
Interested applicants please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV) and the names/contact information of three references.
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06423
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction
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