Precision Health Program (PHP) at Michigan State University has an opening for a postdoctoral fellow position in the area of nanotechnology and application of image-guided nanocarriers for RNA-based drug delivery to tumors.

Successful candidate will be part of vigorous program performing cutting edge research in the area of nanooncology focusing on fast growing and metastatic cancers and development of novel image-guided cancer therapies.

Specifically, the successful applicant will be expected to:

• Develop nanoparticle carriers for delivery of RNA-based therapeutics to tumors;
• Investigate the behavior of these nanocarriers in vitro and in vivo in animal models of cancer;
• Devise strategies to achieve the highest arrest/ regress of tumor growth;
• Collaborate with other members of the program and participate in team work towards devising image-guided therapies;
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the lab.

Minimum qualification: PhD in biology or closely related field

This position is a 12-month fixed term appointment. Renewal of position is based on funding and performance.

To apply, click the link below or visit www.careers.msu.edu and search job number 940331
https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/518216/research-associatefixed-term

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,662.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• East Lansing, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person