Postdoctoral Position in Cancer/Immune Metabolism and Biotechnology

The Cantor lab is seeking to hire a postdoctoral fellow or research scientist. The high-level goal of our research group is to understand how metabolic conditions affect the behavior of human cells, with an emphasis on unraveling genetic and environmental contributions to cell fitness. In pursuit of this goal, we take a highly interdisciplinary approach that integrates efforts in tool development with principles from traditional areas of biology and engineering to state-of-the-art metabolomics and genome editing. This approach allows us to pursue unique directions that generate fundamental knowledge describing how cells behave under conditions more relevant to human health and disease. Since our research focuses on blood cancers and immune cells, insights from our work could also lead to new therapeutic interventions and, perhaps, to new strategies that improve the manufacturing and efficacy of cell-based therapies.This postdoctoral position is immediately available for an enthusiastic individual who is curious about cell-environment interactions and wants to pursue innovative multidisciplinary research as part of a motivated team. The candidate will likely work with a new bioreactor-based cell culture system to study human cell behavior in steady-state conditions that more faithfully simulate those faced in circulation. The candidate will also work with Dr. Cantor to identify additional project opportunities that support their scientific and professional development.Our team is jointly affiliated with the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Morgridge Institute for Research, where our physical lab is located. We have additional affiliations with the Department of Biomedical Engineering, the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, and the Wisconsin Blood Cancer Research Institute. The selected candidate will be immersed in a rich scientific community and become an expert in advanced in vitro modeling and cutting-edge technologies while being part of a supportive and collaborative environment with state-of-the-art tools and access to several core facilities.Skills and Competencies Required:

Experience with standard techniques in molecular biology (e.g., PCR, cloning, bacterial culture)Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organizedStrong communication skillsStrong time management skills and work ethicStrong problem-solving skillsAbility and willingness to work independently, collaboratively, and in a team environmentWillingness to learn and receive feedbackRequired Qualifications:

Ph.D. or equivalent at the time of appointment or soon after from a program in biochemistry, biotechnology, cancer/cell biology, bioengineering, or a related fieldPreferred Qualifications:

Research experience in one or more of the following: mammalian cell culture, CRISPR-based genome editing, metabolite profiling, R, and NGS data analysisTrack record of leading a project(s) to peer-reviewed publication during Ph.D. trainingDemonstrated ability to successfully work as part of a collaborative research effortJob Duties:

Research (70%) – design and execution of experiments, data analysisReporting (15%) – manuscript preparation, assist in the grant proposal preparationCollaboration (10%) – assist other lab members and research collaboratorsLaboratory protocol (5%) – routine/rotating lab jobs

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