"Post Doc Fellow, Waltz Lab, College of Medicine, Department of Cancer Biology"

Job Overview

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.” As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients.

The laboratory of Dr. Susan Waltz in the Department of Cancer Biology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine currently has a postdoctoral fellow position open. The postdoctoral candidate will choose to work under the mentorship of one of 11 preceptors. Areas of research include:

• Mechanistic studies of signaling pathways that regulate cancer cell survival and tumor growth in renal cancer (Maria Czyzyk-Krzeska)
• Biophysics of membrane fusion and autophagy in the regulation of chemotherapy resistance (Jiajie Diao)
• Tyrosine kinase signaling in the regulation of breast cancer stem cells and angiogenesis, autophagy in breast cancer, neural stem cells and neurodegenerative diseases (Jun-Lin Guan)
• Understanding the interplay of oncogenic signaling and metabolism in the growth of gastrointestinal cancer (Krushna Patra)
• Cervical cancer prevention (Leeya F. Pinder)
• Investigating the role of GTP metabolism in cancer (Atsuo Sasaki)
• Mechanisms controlling the promyelocytic leukemia gene tumor suppressive function (Pier P. Scaglioni)
• Structural and functional aspects of aberrant TGFbeta signaling in cancer cachexia (Thomas B. Thompson)
• Growth factor and receptor tyrosine kinase signaling in breast and prostate cancers (Susan Waltz)
• Epigenetic and translation control in pancreas biology and cancers (Amanda Wasylishen)
• Translational mechanisms of therapeutic resistance and biomarkers in cancer (Trisha Wise-Draper)

Essential Functions

• Conduct research experiments in a particular field within the pre-determined research scope and methodology.
• Gather and analyze data and develop new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts and presentations of research results.
• Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentation; may assist in grant writing.
• Keep informed of developments in field to maintain and enhance professional expertise.
• Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies, as needed.
• May teach techniques to others, train, and mentor junior research staff.
• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities.
• Play an active role in seeking career and research advice, both from the faculty supervisor and from other faculty members as well.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Doctoral Degree in the appropriate field or discipline, or the recognized terminal degree.
• PhD, MD, MD/PhD degree - must have degree by date of hire.

Required Experience

• In-depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline.
• May require experience with specialized software programs.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Due to grant stipulations, you must be a US Citizen, Permanent Resident or an individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
• Please visit the following website for additional details http://med.uc.edu/cancerbiology/labs/waltz-laboratory.
• Additional information or questions regarding the project can be obtained by email at susan.waltz@uc.edu

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities