Postdoctoral Research Associate - Oncology

Location: Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Company

hirify.global provides a multidisciplinary oncology research environment with shared resources in animal modeling, organoid biology, genomics, imaging, computational biology, and biostatistics.

What you will do

• Design, conduct, analyze, and interpret independent research projects on mammary gland biology and breast cancer initiation.
• Use genetically engineered mouse models, mammary transplantation assays, organoid systems, and mammalian cell culture.
• Perform molecular, cellular, imaging, and functional assays relevant to mammary gland and cancer biology.
• Collaborate with computational scientists on single-cell RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, spatial, and other genomic datasets.
• Present findings, prepare manuscripts and fellowship applications, and develop research proposals.
• Mentor graduate students, research staff, and junior laboratory members.

Requirements

• PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in cancer biology, molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, immunology, bioengineering, computational biology, or a related discipline.
• Strong scientific productivity and evidence of independent research ability.
• Experience with at least one of the following: mouse models, organoid culture, molecular and cellular biology, microscopy, flow cytometry, single-cell genomics, epigenomics, or computational analysis.
• Strong quantitative, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively to collaborative projects.
• Commitment to rigorous, reproducible, and ethical research.

Nice to have

• Complementary expertise in immunology, stromal biology, developmental biology, aging, metabolism, bioengineering, or computational genomics.

Culture & Benefits

• Close scientific mentorship and support for developing an independent research identity.
• Access to state-of-the-art shared research resources.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, professional development, conference participation, fellowship applications, and manuscript preparation.
• Career development opportunities in academic, clinical, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical research.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and intellectually engaging laboratory environment.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter, current CV, research accomplishments and future interests summary, and contact information for three professional references.
• Applications should be sent to Dr. Camila dos Santos with the specified subject line.