Research Scientist - Wang Lab (Cancer Signaling & Therapeutics)
Department of Pharmacology & Chemical Biology, University of Pittsburgh
Position Summary
The Wang Laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology at the University of Pittsburgh (https://www.pharmacology.us/Faculty/QimingJaneWang) seeks a highly motivated Research Scientist to lead innovative projects dissecting cancer signaling pathways and developing targeted therapeutics, with a particular focus on prostate cancer. The successful candidate will also contribute to related collaborative research efforts, including studies in cerebrovascular biology and stroke, and assume responsibility for overseeing daily laboratory operations and mentoring junior researchers and students.
Research Focus: Dissecting oncogenic signaling networks in prostate cancer, Preclinical evaluation of candidates in cellular and rodent cancer models, Mechanistic studies linking genotype to therapeutic response and resistance, Target discovery and validation using genome engineering and functional screens, Development of quantitative, multi-omic assays to profile pathway activity and drug effects.
