Postdoctoral Research Opportunity – Epigenetics, Metabolism, and Cancer T32 Training Program
Two positions for superb postdoctoral fellows are open for the Epigenetics, Metabolism, and Cancer T32 Training Program. This program aims to train postdoctoral fellows in the interdisciplinary field of epigenetics, metabolism, and cancer, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct rigorous and reproducible research in this rapidly evolving area.
We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals who are interested in exploring the complex interplay between metabolic and epigenetic pathways and their impact on tumorigenesis. Trainees accepted into this program will have the unique opportunity to work with a diverse set of preceptors, comprising experts in epigenetics, metabolism, and cancer research.
To apply, please submit the following documents as part of the application package to Dr. Bercin Cenik via email by Thursday, August 15:
- Brief Proposal (no more than 1 page) description of the proposed project and the contributions of the proposed co-mentors covering both epigenetics and metabolism, with a focus on cancer.
- Individual Development Plan document outlining long-term goals, a self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses, and the areas of training the applicant seeks during the training period (templates can be found here.
- Nomination Letters from the co-mentors.
- Biosketches for both the applicant and the co-mentors.
Other requirements:
- Applicant must be US citizen or permanent resident.
- Applicant must choose two co-mentors from among program faculty. For a complete list of our preceptors, please refer to this list here.
Candidates will be evaluated based on the strength of their graduate studies, publications, scientific goals as expressed in the proposal, oral presentation, and interview by the T32 selection committee. The Selection and Executive Committees will also assess the quality of the candidate's career development plan and their commitment to a research career. Additionally, the alignment of the project with the T32 program's goals, the appropriateness of the co-mentors, and the candidate's interest in bridging the fields of epigenetics and metabolism will be considered.
It is important to note that trainees in our program will have the benefit of having co-mentors—one from an epigenetics-focused lab and one from a metabolism-focused lab, both studying the molecular mechanism of caner pathogenesis. While all preceptors have cancer-related research projects, one of the co-mentors must lead a cancer-centric lab.