"Postdoctoral Fellow – Cancer RNA Biology - UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center"

Job Details

University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center – Albuquerque, NM, USA

Join a leading NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and contribute to groundbreaking research at the intersection of RNA biology and cancer. We are seeking an ambitious Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate post-transcriptional gene regulation in tumor growth, with a focus on RNA molecules and RNA-binding proteins.

Research Highlights

• Explore RNA biology in cancer using cutting-edge technologies
• Apply bulk and single-cell RNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics
• Conduct functional studies in animal models and integrate pathological and immunological analyses

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. in Basic or Health Sciences (recent graduates encouraged)
• Strong background in molecular biology, biochemistry, and mouse genetics
• Experience in RNA biology or cancer research is a plus
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Why UNM Cancer Center?

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• Access to state-of-the-art core facilities
• Opportunities for high-impact publications and career development
• Live in Albuquerque, NM—a vibrant city with rich culture and affordable living
• Salary based on the NIH guidelines for Postdoctoral Trainees and Fellows, https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-25-105.html

Application:

To express your interest, email your updated resume, your cover letter outlining your research interests, and contact information of at least (3) references to Dr. Visu Palanisamy at VPalanisamy@salud.unm.edu. Use “Postdoctoral Application” as your subject line.

For more about our research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/viswanathan.palanisamy.1/bibliography/public/