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Atrium Health

Staff Scientist, Cancer Biology, Charlotte campus

Atrium Health, Ardmore, North Carolina, United States

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Overview

We seek postdoctoral candidates to exploit advanced stem cell cloning technologies to define the mechanisms underlying chronic inflammatory diseases impacting lung, gastrointestinal tract, or central nervous system as well as cancers of the same organs. The normal and pathogenic stem cell variants will be leveraged to identify small molecule inhibitor and immunological strategies that selectively eliminate the pathogenic variants in these diseases. Position details:

Full time, Benefits Eligible, 40 hours per week, 1st shift, salaried. Pay range: $40.30 - $60.45.

Responsibilities

Conduct research using stem cell cloning technologies to define mechanisms underlying chronic inflammatory diseases and cancers of lung, gastrointestinal tract, and central nervous system. Utilize normal and pathogenic stem cell variants to identify small molecule inhibitors and immunological strategies that selectively target pathogenic variants. Collaborate with team to design and execute experiments in cell culture and murine models of disease.

Qualifications

Ph.D. or M.D. or both. Working knowledge of molecular biology, genetics, and genomics. Extensive experience in cell culture and murine models of disease.

Benefits and compensation

Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, experience, and training. Premium pay such as shift differential and on-call, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunities for annual increases based on performance. Paid Time Off, health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability), Flexible Spending Accounts, family benefits (adoption assistance, paid parental leave), retirement plans with employer match, and Educational Assistance Program.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It operates across multiple states and offers a wide range of clinical and research initiatives.

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