Deadline
Oct 31, 2026
Closing in 12 days
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United States
Employment
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Full time
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Posted
Sep 17, 2026
Offered salary$63,480
About the role
Post Doctoral Scholar
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Posting Details
Posting Details| Job Title | Post Doctoral Scholar |
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| Requisition Number | DU15102 |
| Department Name | 7H018:Toxicology and Cancer Biology |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | $63,480 |
| Type of Position | Student |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | A Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree in cancer biology, immunology, molecular/cellular biology, or a related field |
| Required Related Experience | Hands-on experience with mouse models and in vivo experiments |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | N/A |
| Physical Requirements | Check all that apply: ☒Sitting at computer work station for long periods of time ☒Standing for long periods of time ☐Risk of back injury from moving/lifting, equipment, or materials ☒Repetitive motion ☒Lifting/Carrying up to _25____lbs. ☒Pushing/Pulling up to __25_____ lbs. ☐Job Related Travel ☐Loud Noises ☒Hazardous Chemicals or fumes ☐Temperature extremes ☐Radiation ☒Burns/Cuts/Punctures ☐Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens/Recombinant DNA/Viral Vectors ☐___________________________________ |
| Shift | 40 hours a week. Some evenings and/or weekends may be necessary. |
| Job Summary | A fully funded Postdoctoral Scholar position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Xia Liu at the Department of Toxicology and Cancer biology. The position is supported by recently funded NIH/NCI R01 and American Cancer Society (ACS) Research Scholar Grant awards and is available immediately. Research Focus The Liu Laboratory investigates how neutrophils and other myeloid cells regulate breast cancer progression, metastasis, and response to cancer immunotherapy, with a particular focus on triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).Our research focuses on the interplay between tumors and the systemic tumor macroenvironment, particularly how tumor-derived signals reprogram hematopoiesis and neutrophil development and function to promote cancer progression and therapeutic resistance.The successful candidate will have opportunities to work on projects investigating:
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| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Applicants should have:
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| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience |
Experience with mouse tumor models is particularly important for this position. Experience with single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data analysis is preferred. Additional experience in cancer immunology, neutrophil/myeloid cell biology, flow cytometry, bone marrow transplantation, bioinformatics, or immunotherapy studies is highly desirable. |
| Deadline to Apply | 10/31/2026 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
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