Post Doc Fellow

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.

As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Summary

Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Highlights

• A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Chao Wang, Department of BMT CI and Department of Immunology.  We seek a highly motivated, team-oriented individual interested in translational immunotherapy research for the treatment of solid tumors. Applicants should have less than two years post-doctoral experience.

• Moffitt integrates excellent patient care with cutting-edge clinical and basic research. Having a cancer hospital on-site provides unique opportunities for translational research.
• You will be encouraged and supported to apply for training grants.

The Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates proficiency in basic immunology techniques, including flow cytometry.
• Is well-experienced in culturing mammalian cell lines and primary mammalian cells
• Has experience working with mouse models and demonstrates a working knowledge of mouse genetics and basic mouse husbandry

Responsibilities

• Learn research techniques that directly relate to the program’s scientific projects and goals with appropriate direction and supervision.
• Plan, conduct and document experiments independently; evaluate and interpret data with guidance
• Develop scientific writing and presentation skills, including grant proposals, manuscript preparation and formal seminars
• Present research findings to the Moffitt scientific community and at national scientific meetings

Credentials and Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology or related fields is required
• Should have at least one first Author publication.

Interested applicants should apply only, attach a single PDF file that includes a cover letter summarizing their research training and accomplishments, a personal statement of scientific interests and goals, current CV with recent publications, and contact information for three references to Dr. Wang at Chao.Wang@moffitt.org

Moffitt Postdocs are provided with Medical (Moffitt covers premium for team member) and eligible for Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Parental Leave and more. You may be eligible for relocation allowance per policy. Reasons to relocate, aside from the sunshine, beaches and year-round outdoor recreation associated with the Gulf Coast of Florida, Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city, which has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities for all, beautiful beaches, amazing cuisine and so much more. We strive for work/life balance.

If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission,

then we have a place for you.

Salary Range

$66,654.00 - $93,315.60

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.

We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

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If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission,

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