Post Doctoral Associate

Postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Roderick O’Sullivan at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. These funded projects will focus on how DNA repair pathways converge to regulate telomere function in cancer. This research will integrate cellular and molecular biology of cellular models of cancer, optical imaging, biochemistry, and next-generation genomics methodologies, and will be executed through multi-disciplinary and cross-institutional collaborations.

Candidates nearing completion of a Ph.D. degree in cellular and molecular biology or a related field are encouraged to apply. Necessary research skills include standard molecular and cellular biology techniques. Prior experience in cancer research is not required. In addition, candidates should be highly motivated, seeking to contribute to advancing the understanding of cancer initiation. The laboratory maintains a highly collegial team-based work environment that values critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and intellectual independence to pursue open questions. More information can be found at https://osullivanlab.squarespace.com/

Salary is commensurate with experience, and past research accomplishments and will be adjusted based on work performance and research achievements. The candidate may be eligible for a Hillman Postdoctoral Fellowship for Innovative Cancer Research (https://hillmanresearch.upmc.edu/research/hillman-fellows/postdoctoral/) that offers a stipend 20% above the NIH recommendation for two years and a $10,000 career development account.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is ranked #8 in NIH funding, and Pittsburgh has been consistently voted as one of the top livable cities in the US.

To apply for a position, qualified candidates should submit a one-page cover letter stating reasons for their scientific interest in the lab and career goals, a curriculum vitae including technical skills, and the names and contact information of three references. Submit your application to Roderick O’Sullivan, Ph.D. at osullivanr@upmc.edu. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated on an ongoing basis, following the receipt of all required materials.

Please submit a letter of interest.

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