"Postdoctoral Fellow"

Job Details

Title: Postdoctoral Fellow

Department Org: Dept. of Cell and Cancer Biology - 107500

Employee Classification: P3 - Post Doctoral Assoc FT-HSC

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: HSC C

Job Description: NIH funded postdoctoral position developing and testing smart exosome drug delivery systems for PDAC targeting therapies, in vitro and in vivo.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in cancer biology or related field, required. Practical familiarity with standard tissue culture, orthotopic mouse models of pancreatic cancer studies, molecular techniques and instrumentation utilized in a cancer biology research laboratory, required. Ability to write manuscripts for publication, required. Proven track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, required. Experience mentoring junior scientists, undergraduate and graduate students, required. Ability to lead a primary project while simultaneously contributing to multiple ongoing research projects, required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, required. Skill collaborating with a multidisciplinary research team, required. Ability to conduct experiments with initiative and independence, under general guidance from the principal investigator, required.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in animal models and PK/PD studies, preferred. Experience in identification and characterization of nanoparticles, preferred. Hands-on experience with gene manipulation techniques, such as molecular cloning, stable transfection, and western blotting, preferred.

Conditions of Employment: To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect. The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

Advertised: 10 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 27 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time