Research Scientist 3 (req31483)

$48,880 - $68,661/Yr

University of New Mexico - Albuquerque, NM

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Albuquerque, NM

Educational Services

About the position

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a full-time Health Sciences Research Scientist 3 to conduct translational cancer research focused on ovarian tumor biology, immunology, and immune therapy. The role involves working independently on complex research projects under the supervision of a senior Principal Investigator and supervising junior lab members, including fellows, students, and research technicians.

Responsibilities

• Perform translational cancer research in an NIH-funded laboratory.
• Focus on ovarian tumor biology, immunology, and immune therapy.
• Develop novel therapeutics for clinical applications.
• Work independently on complex research projects.
• Supervise junior lab members including fellows, students, and research technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties specified.
• PhD in biological sciences, immunology, or a related field (preferred).
• At least one year of prior postdoctoral fellowship training (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to design and conduct experiments independently (preferred).
• Training in statistical methods and data analysis (preferred).
• Experience mentoring students or other learners (preferred).
• Authorship on publications in cancer biology, immunology or a related field (preferred).
• Experience with flow cytometry, cell culture, in vivo cancer models, gene editing, fluorescence microscopy (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Educational benefits through tuition remission and dependent education programs