Henry Ford Health

A postdoctoral position is available at Henry Ford Health for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our translational research team studying lung and prostate cancers. Our lab focuses on uncovering the molecular mechanisms of cancer development and therapy resistance, with the ultimate goal of identifying and testing novel therapeutic strategies. We utilize state-of-the-art functional genetics, genomic approaches, and both cell line and mouse models to investigate cancer initiation, progression, and mechanisms of resistance. Preferred PhD course of study in Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, or a related field. Preferred expertise in cancer biology, molecular biology, animal models (xenograft, PDX), and/or drug discovery

Research Areas:

• Molecular mechanisms driving therapy resistance in lung and prostate cancers
• Identification and validation of novel therapeutic targets
• Development and application of animal models of therapy-resistant cancer (xenografts, PDX)
• Drug discovery and preclinical testing of small-molecule inhibitors in vitro and in vivo

Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and publish high-quality findings
• Prepare manuscripts and present results at lab meetings, conferences, and seminars
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while maintaining independence in projects
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to a well-organized laboratory environment
• Stay up-to-date with scientific advances to drive research innovation

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong experimental and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to advancing cancer research

This position provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful translational cancer research in a collaborative and supportive environment, while developing new skills and progressing toward research independence.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direction of a senior investigator design, executes, analyzes, and interprets various laboratory experiments with a focus on current scientific questions, as identified by the senior scientists.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field related to the department's research.
• Experience in basic science or clinical research is required.
• This should be demonstrated by abstracts, presentations at meetings, and publications in peer-reviewed journals that are references in databases such PubMed. - Alternatively, the applicant must have submitted his/her thesis work for publication.
• A proven working knowledge of various research methodologies and biostatistics required.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
• Department: HemOnc Professional
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable

Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.