T216940 - University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB),Department of Neuropathology is seeking a Researcher III to study the cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating malignant brain tumors development.

General Responsibilities

As directed:

• To independently set up and perform experiments and procedures in support of lab goals.
• To collect, enter, summarize, and analyze data.
• To monitor results, detect and report unusual outcomes and suggest modifications.
• To develop and improve techniques for the lab.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Screen and identify novel targets to understand the role of the tumor micro-environment (TME) and the non-cellular extracellular matrix components in high grade gliomas growth, invasion, and advance therapeutic efficacy.
2. Focus on cancer biology studies using in-vitro cancer cell models, brain tumor mouse models and patient-derived glioma models with the main goal of focusing on projects that have a high potential for future clinical translation.
3. Oversee projects within the laboratory as well as assume responsibility for the day-to-day operation of lab activities.

Hourly Salary Range%2417.10 - %2428.75

• Master's degree in a related field
• OR Bachelorrsquo;s degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience
• OR Associate's degree in a related field and four (4) years of related experience

Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferences

• Experience in cell culture, cancer research mice models , histology, Flow Cytometry, Western Blots, Immunohistochemistry (IHC) or Immunofluorescence (IF), microscopy, assays will be favorably considered.
• Prior experience working with human specimens including tissue processing.
• Experience with animal and EHS protocol renewal/development.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. UAB is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteranrsquo;s status. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. As required by Title IX, UAB does not discriminate based on sex in its educational programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to UABrsquo;s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Educationrsquo;s Office for Civil Rights, or both. UABrsquo;s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator is Andrea McDew, 701 20th Street South, Suite 1030, Birmingham, AL 35233, 205-934-5493, amcdew@uab.edu.

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