Postdoctoral Research Associate jobs in Yantis, TX

Postdoctoral Research Associate Sr – Massarelli Lab

A Postdoctoral Research Associate Sr. position is available in the Department of Medicine to study oral cancer biology. Salary and position depend on previous experience. Applicants must have a strong background in cancer cell biology and associated methodologies. Prior experience with animal cancer models, tissue culture and diverse in vitro analyses to determine cancer cell aggressiveness (e.g. migration, proliferation, and invasion assays) is required. Experience in tissue processing and cell staining assays is also desirable. Candidates with prior laboratory management experience are preferred. We encourage anyone with a strong work ethic, high resilience, and effective communication to apply. Applicants are requested to send their CV and a cover letter explaining how their interests synergize with those of the lab to Dr. Torry Tucker, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center, 11937 US Highway 271, Tyler, TX 75708-3154, e-mail torry.tucker@uthct.edu Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The UT Tyler campus is accessible to persons with disabilities.

The University requires pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check on all hires. Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.