POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE IN CANCER BIOLOGY AND CELL SIGNALING LAB

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Postion Summary:

A postdoctoral position is immediately available in Dr. Zahra Kabiri’s laboratory at Duke University in the Department of Surgery. Our team studies the impact of KRAS signaling intensity in tumorigenesis using genetically engineered mouse models, cancer cell lines, patient samples, and cutting-edge methods. We are looking for highly motivated, independent, and talented scientists to join our team. Expertise in biochemistry, immunology, cell biology, single cell and spatial transcriptomics, or pathology is preferred, but not required. The candidate will be expected to work in collaborative and multidisciplinary research projects.

Please submit your CV and cover letter to Dr. Zahra Kabiri ([email protected] ).

Minimum Qualifications

Education

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Experience

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Job Code: 00003820 POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE
Job Level: 00

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