Job Title:  Postdoctoral Fellow
Job Number:  4009539
Date Posted:  07/06/2011
Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled

Job Description
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION

The USA Mitchell Cancer Institute (USAMCI), a new flagship facility developed at the University of South Alabama, is seeking postdoctoral scholars with an interest and dedication to cancer research. The USAMCI is a modern research and multidisciplinary clinical oncology facility recognized for an exceptional design that facilitates collaborations between basic and clinical scientists. Facilities at the USAMCI include state-of-the-art proteomics, genomics, and microscopy core labs in a recently completed 128,000 sq ft translational research facility. A new drug discovery laboratory is being established that will include instrumentation for high throughput and high content screening of chemical libraries. Current research interests and expertise in the group include cancer chemoprevention, colon and breast cancer, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, phosphodiesterases and cyclic GMP signaling. The USAMCI is ideally located in Mobile, Alabama, a progressive, mid-sized port city with a rich cultural history, in the beautiful upper Gulf coastal region. Moderate climate, abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, low cost-of living and a college-town atmosphere all contribute to a high quality-of-life opportunity.

Postdoctoral positions are available to study the cyclooxygenase-independent anti-neoplastic properties of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and to translate into new strategies for the discovery and development of safe and efficacious new drugs for cancer chemoprevention. This is a unique opportunity for exceptional candidates with outstanding communication skills to enter an environment that fosters collaborative basic and translational research. Candidates with a PhD and/or MD with extensive hands-on experience in drug discovery research and a background in cancer research, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, or pharmacology are encouraged to apply. Strong assay development skills are not required but would be considered a plus.

Applications should contain a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, list of publications, brief statement of previous research experience and interest, as well as contact information for three references. Inquiries should be addressed to: Gary A. Piazza, Ph.D., Chief, Drug Discovery Research Center, Abraham A. Mitchell Distinguished Investigator, Professor of Oncologic Sciences, USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, 1660 Springhill Ave., Mobile, AL 36604-1405; or send to garyapiazza@gmail.com.

The University of South Alabama is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Contact:  Dr. Gary Piazza
Mitchell Cancer Institute
University of South Alabama
1660 Springhill Avenue
Mobile, AL 36604-1405
United States
Phone: 251-460-6993
Fax: 251-460-6994
Email: garyapiazzagmail.com
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