The University of Pittsburgh is hiring a Research Scientist to join the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. In this role, you will design, execute, analyze, and publish experiments that advance the laboratory's mission in cancer research, regenerative medicine, and tissue engineering. You will work with a high degree of independence and contribute to lab management and training.
What You'll Do
- Design, execute, analyze, interpret, document, and prepare for publication experiments and their products.
- Conduct independent scientific research projects from inception to presentation.
- Prepare and craft various documentations of research results into manuscripts, proposals, grant applications, and presentations.
- Manage laboratory policies and coordinate project development in collaboration with other specialists.
- Manage the logistics and operations of the laboratory.
- Train and, together with and at the direction of the laboratory head, mentor and supervise more junior laboratory members, clinical fellows, and medical students.
- Train undergraduates and research technicians.
What We're Looking For
- PhD in biomedical science.
- Strong background in cancer research, regenerative medicine, and tissue engineering.
- Expertise in single-cell RNA sequencing, whole genome transcriptome and proteome, multi-dimensional flow cytometry, in vivo murine tumor models, in vitro models, and CRISPR editing.
- Proven track record of taking initiative in pursuing new and independent ideas, adopting and optimizing emerging techniques.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
- High degree of independence in design, execution, and analysis/interpretation of experiments.
- Ability to work independently across multiple projects at a time.
- Must be highly analytical and organized.
- Able to work with collaborators across institutions.
Technical Stack
- single-cell RNA sequencing
- whole genome transcriptome and proteome
- multi-dimensional flow cytometry
- in vivo murine tumor models
- in vitro models
- CRISPR editing
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and will report directly to the laboratory head.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
