"Postdoctoral Research Associate"

Alabama State University, Cancer Biology Research and Training Center, invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate. The successful candidate will be involved in conducting cancer research, managing the funded activities, writing grants, and helping with completing the goals and objectives of the research project, and maintaining a clear record of research accomplishments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform research on cancer (basic/translational/Cancer Bio-informatics/Cancer health disparity)
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students
• Correspond regularly with partner institutions
• Assist with student recruitment, advising
• Organize meetings with students and mentors
• Provide support to the Principal Investigator coordinate and design activities for student and collaborators
• Collect data, analyze the data for publication and present date to national/international conferences
• Participate in regular meetings with the principal investigators and co-investigators, and assist in maintaining a clear record of research accomplishments
• Provide research training to students
• Perform other duties as assigned

An earned doctorate in Life Sciences (Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology, Cancer Biology, Chemical Science, Health Disparity, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning in Cancer Health Disparity or Cancer Bioinformatics) with a focus on cancer research or related disciplines, evidence of quality publication in cancer areas and evidence of quality research and mentorship of students in the biomedical field required. This position required prolong periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer.

Interested candidates must include the following along with their online application:

1. Statement of experience and career goal (not more than 3 pages)
2. Research plan (one page describing your ideas about cancer research)
3. Curriculum Vitae

About Alabama State University: Alabama State University is located in historic Montgomery, Alabama on a beautiful 172-acre campus featuring lush landscaping, historic landmarks, and both modern and traditional facilities that pay homage to the University's proud past and bright future. The campus is located a short walk from the state capital, the state government complex, and downtown Montgomery, making the downtown business and entertainment district, art galleries, state archives, museums, and historical sites readily accessible.