The successful applicant for this position will join a vibrant cancer biology laboratory that uses highly innovative molecular techniques including biochemical, multi-omics and multianalyte approaches for basic and translational cancer research. Essential Functions (Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities): Design and plan research in collaboration with the Principal Investigator Independently perform research tasks (experiments), analyze and interpret experimental data Provide technical leadership and co-mentorship to co-workers, collaborators, and graduate students and undergraduate interns. Prepare written reports and professional presentations Engage in collaborative studies, coordinate activities with other members of the lab; and/or collaborators/mentors in Meharry or other institutions Career development activities including grant writing

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Experience in cancer biology, cell and molecular biology including skills in molecular biology (cloning, DNA/RAN analysis, PCR etc), cell biology (cell culture, cellular assays, microscopy), and biochemical and immunoassays (Western blotting, immunofluorescence assays, ELISA) is strongly required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred:

Experience in cancer biology including animal models of breast cancer; 3D cultures, proteomic, metabolomic or transcriptomic profiling; multianalyte profiling; or validation of small molecule inhibitors are strongly preferred.

Education and Experience Required:

Must be a highly motivated individual with a PhD in biomedical sciences, an excellent track record of research in cancer biology and a strong intention to develop into an independent investigator. Publications required. Experience in cancer biology, cell and molecular biology including skills in molecular biology (cloning, DNA/RAN analysis, PCR etc), cell biology (cell culture, cellular assays, microscopy), and biochemical and immunoassays (Western blotting, immunofluorescence assays, ELISA) is strongly required. About Meharry Meharry Medical College was founded just 11 years after the end of the Civil War with the mission of educating African Americans to serve the underserved. Today, the nation's largest private, historically black academic health sciences center has trained thousands of health care professionals. Three out of every four Meharrians return to urban or rural communities to serve others by providing medical or dental services. Our faith-based roots within the United Methodist Church inspire us to respect and serve all. Our standards are high within an educational environment that is nurturing. We believe that health equity is key to alleviating suffering. Whether our graduates are physicians, dentists, scientists, professors or public health professionals, the Meharry experience equips them to affect the world as a force for change led by our motto: "Worship of God Through Service to Mankind." Mission Meharry Medical College is a global academic health sciences center advancing health equity through innovative research, transformative education, exceptional and compassionate health services and policy-influencing thought leadership. True to its legacy, Meharry empowers diverse populations to improve the well-being of humankind. Core Values Meharry Medical College is a community of scholars and learners committed to excellence Accountability with transparency Equity with inclusion Respect with collegiality Service with compassion Integrity without exception Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for an non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status. Contact For questions regarding employment, please contact 615-327-6336 or jobs@mmc.edu.