Overview of Lab/Department: The Kim lab at the Yale School of Medicine Department of Urology is seeking a highly qualified and passionate scientist to embark on state-of-the-art translational cancer research projects associated with the generation of cancer models, genomic analysis and the search for novel therapeutics. The Kim lab applies systematic approaches to better understand the key cellular circuitry that governs cancer initiation, progression, and maintenance, and to investigate the most effective ways to disrupt these circuits. Our primary research goals are to identify the optimal cancer prevention and intervention strategies that match the right patients towards realizing precision cancer care.
Overview of Appointment: This position offers extensive training in interdisciplinary cancer research, with the goal of developing conceptual and technical expertise required for scientific independence. Working within a highly collaborative environment that bridges basic discovery and translational oncology, trainees will engage with scientists, computational biologists, and clinicians who share a unified mission: to accelerate the translation of precision cancer medicine from the bench to patients and families. This integrated mentorship model is designed to cultivate independent, creative researchers who will become future leaders in cancer biology and medicine.
Through close mentorship and structured educational activities, trainees will learn to generate, analyze, interpret, and experimentally validate functional genomic data within the broader biological and clinical frameworks of cancer. Personalized mentorship will be tailored towards individual’s career goals through regular one-on-one meetings, progress evaluations, and exposure to diverse professional development opportunities. This is a great opportunity and supports the development of scientific reasoning, experimental design, and data interpretation skills essential for success in biomedical / medical programs.
Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D., and have strong analytical skills, significant experience and an excellent track record of publications in the areas of:
- Genetically Engineered Murine Models of Cancer
- Functional and Structural Cancer Genomics
- Cancer Biology & Biochemistry
- Cancer Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Compensation & Benefits: Postdoc compensation and benefits will be according to Yale policies. More information about salaries and other resources can be found at https://postdocs.yale.edu/postdocs. Eligible scholars are welcome to bring their own source of funding (e.g., fellowship). Personal funds are not acceptable.
Apply: To apply to this unique opportunity please contact Dr. William Kim (William.kim@yale.edu). Please provide a C.V. and three letters of recommendation (name, title and email address required).
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