Postdoctoral Research Associate | Zhang Laboratory

Online applications must be received before 12 : 00am on :

October 4, 2024

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s) :

306-YN FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate

Business Title :

Postdoctoral Research Associate Zhang Laboratory

Employee Type :

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Term : 12 Month

12 Month

Position Details : Summary of Duties :

Summary of Duties :

The laboratory of Dr. Hui Zhang in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences invites applications for a temporary, full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month position as a Postdoctoral Research Associate.

Research in the Zhang Laboratory will be focused on exploring the function of double-negative T (DN T) cells in antitumor immunity and cancer immunotherapy.

DN T cells play a pivotal role in initiating antitumor immune response and shaping tumor microenvironment. Deciphering the underlying mechanism will allow us to develop a new paradigm for cancer immunotherapy.

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated scientist to contribute to this exciting research project. This project is funded by an NIH / NCI R01 grant.

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

Responsibilities :

• Design and conduct experiments and data analysis.
• Draft manuscripts and presentations.
• Provide research expertise to assist lab members, including graduate students, undergraduate students, research interns, and technicians as needed.

Required Qualifications :

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, such as Immunology, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, or closely related fields with extensive expertise in molecular biology and cell biology.
• Hands-on experience in Immunology and Cancer Biology, such as animal models, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, in vivo and in vitro bioassays.

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge and experience in bulk / single-cell RNA Seq and bioinformatics.

Additional Information :

Area / College : College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Department Name : Pharmaceutical Sciences Zhang Laboratory

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

Department Link : https : / / pharmacy.wsu.edu /

Annual Salary : $57,958.00 - $60,000.00; commensurate with qualifications and 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.

Benefits : 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 eligible for overtime.

Tenure-Track : No

FTE : 100%

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

Posting Close Date : Applicants must submit their completed application by Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 11 : 59 p.m .

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 :

Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application.

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Contact information for three (3) professional references including name, title, organization, phone number, and email address. (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.

Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.

Time Type : Full time

Full time

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