POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER – Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center – Chiang Lab
Location: Dallas, TX
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Job Number: 917800
Category: PostDoc
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Responsibilities
Postdoctoral Fellow in Transcription, Chromatin, Epigenetics, HPV, Molecular Virology, Cancer Biology, and Small Molecule Inhibitors
Research Area: Molecular Virology, Cancer Biology, Transcription, Chromatin, Gene Regulation, Epigenetic Control, and Posttranslational Modification
A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Cheng-Ming Chiang, PhD (https://profiles.utsouthwestern.edu/profile/95126/cheng-ming-chiang.html) in the Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center to study breast cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV), mechanism of chromatin-dependent transcription, posttranslational modification of transcription factors, cofactors and the general transcription machinery, cancer biology, and small compound development.
Our current interest is to understand the molecular basis of the epigenetic reader protein BRD4 in transcription programming, DNA repair, and cancer pathway selectivity, and further develop small molecule inhibitors to block the oncogenic function of BRD4 using biochemical, molecular, genetic, chemical biology, and genomic approaches with in vitro-reconstituted chromatin transcription, cell-based, and inducible knockout and knock-in transgenic mouse disease models. Breast cancer and HPV are two disease models presently pursued in the lab.
Applicants with a recent Ph.D. degree and a strong background in transcription, chromatin, protein biochemistry, molecular biology, virology, chemical biology, mouse models, genomics, and proteomics are encouraged to apply. Expertise in animal work is preferred but not essential.
Information on our postdoctoral training program, benefits, and a virtual tour can be found at http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/postdocs.
Interested individuals should send a CV, statement of interests, and a list of three references to:
Cheng-Ming Chiang, PhD.
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, Texas 75390-8807
cheng-ming.chiang@utsouthwestern.edu
https://labs.utsouthwestern.edu/chiang-lab
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- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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Benefits
Benefits
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
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