"Postdoctoral Research Associate | Wu Laboratory"

R-11834

Available Title(s):

306-NN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate, 306-YN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research AssociateBusiness Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate | Wu LaboratoryEmployee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)Time Type:

Full timePosition Term:

12 MonthPosition Details:

Summary of Duties:

A postdoctoral fellow position is available in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Washington State University Spokane with Dr. Boyang (Jason) Wu. The research will be focused on molecular/cellular and preclinical studies on 1) elucidating the intrinsic and extrinsic neural impact on lethal disease progression and therapy resistance in prostate cancer, and 2) characterizing the neural niche in immune response and immunotherapy efficacy of prostate cancer.

For related work of our laboratory please see the following link: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/about/directory/wsu-profile/boyang.wu/

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates should have an earned Ph.D. degree in Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field, with a proven track record of creativity and productivity.
• Candidates are expected to be self-motivated and have strong oral/written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with cancer xenograft mouse models and bioinformatic data mining is highly desired.

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Department Name: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wu Laboratory

City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA, 99202-2131

Department Link: College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Annual Salary: $57,958.00-$62,139.00 Commensurate with experience

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation.

Overtime Eligibility: This position is overtime eligible

FTE: 100%

Temporary: This is a temporary position expected end on July 31, 2025. The potential for renewal is available dependent on satisfactory performance and mutual consent.

Tenure-Track: No

Screening Begin Date: The screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate has been identified.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

At the time of application, please be prepared to upload and submit the following materials:

1) Cover letter addressing your professional goals.

2) Current curriculum vitae.

3) Complete contact information for three professional references.

Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application. 

• Cover Letter (required)
• Curriculum Vitae(required)
• Complete contact information for three professional references (required)

External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application.  Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.