CareerPlan

Research Opportunities in Mechanistic Cancer Research - Molecular Oncology

Washington University Medical Campus, USFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-11

Core

Uncover novel cancer targets by dissecting molecular mechanisms governing genome stability, specifically focusing on the nuclear functions of Profilin-1 and p97/VCP to reveal new therapeutic avenues.

Role type

Research scientist (molecular oncology)

Builds

Research findings on cellular processes (transcription, DNA replication, DNA damage repair) to guide personalized cancer treatments

Domain

Cancer biology / Molecular oncology

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Cell culture, Fluorescence microscopy, Western blot, Immunoprecipitation, PCR, Cloning, Genetic mouse models, Mouse xenografts, DNA fiber assays, Proximity ligation assays

Responsibilities

Perform standard and specialized molecular, cellular, and animal procedures including cell culture, fluorescence microscopy, Western blot, immunoprecipitation, PCR, cloning, genetic mouse models, mouse xenografts, DNA fiber, and proximity ligation assays.

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level (Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience)