National Cancer Institute - Cancer.gov

Postdoctoral Fellow - Metabolic regulation in cancer

Date Posted
Position is with
Lab/Branch/Program
Cancer Innovation Laboratory
Name of Hiring Official/Investigator
Daniel W. McVicar, Ph.D.

Job Description

The Cancer Innovation Laboratory (CIL) is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join their team. The CIL is a multidisciplinary program of investigators with expertise in metabolism, cancer models, signaling, molecular and cell biology, and inflammation, providing trainees with a broad range of collaborative training opportunities.

Our laboratory studies the regulation of innate immune cells in the context of cancer with a current emphasis on regulation of metabolism. We utilize in vitro biochemical approaches, metabolomics, metabolic flux analysis, heavy isotope tracing, and animal models to dissect metabolic pathways. The laboratory has a strong interest in the metabolic regulation of monocytes/macrophages and neutrophils in the context of cancer with a growing interest in the application of high-resolution imaging in addressing questions of metabolism.

Qualifications and Job Details

Degree Required
Ph.D. or equivalent
M.D. or equivalent
Job Location
Frederick
Appointment Type
Training Position (Starting stipend: $65,100, bonuses may apply)
Work Schedule
Full-time (In-Person)
Citizenship
US Citizenship not required - (ie, permanent resident, visa)

Required and Preferred Skills

Required Skills

Applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. and less than five years of postdoctoral experience. Demonstrable knowledge and experience in super-resolution imaging and/or the biochemistry of metabolism and/or immunology is advantageous. Experience with SIM, STORM, LC-MS, and the datasets associated with metabolic studies is particularly attractive.

About the NCI Center for Cancer Research

The Center for Cancer Research (CCR) is home to nearly 250 basic and clinical research groups located on two campuses just outside of Washington, D.C. CCR is part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and makes up the largest component of the research effort at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Centrally supported by long-term funding and a culture of complete intellectual freedom, CCR scientists are able to pursue the most important and challenging problems in cancer research. We collaborate with academic and commercial partners and advocacy groups across the world in efforts to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer and HIV/AIDS. The CCR research portfolio covers the full spectrum of biological and biomedical research. Our work ranges from basic to translational and clinical, and our clinical trials are conducted in the NIH Clinical Center, the world’s largest hospital dedicated to clinical research that offers a robust infrastructure to support CCR’s patients on an estimated 250 open studies. The success of CCR is grounded in an exceptionally strong discovery research program that provides the foundation for the seamless translation of insights from bench to bedside. Read more about CCR, the benefits of working at CCR and hear from our staff on their CCR experiences.

Frederick

Frederick is the second largest city in Maryland but retains a “small town” feel, surrounded by mountain views with a vibrant Main Street community. The city offers outstanding schools, a balanced and thriving economy and a highly educated workforce.

How to Apply
Submit:
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Research Goals
  • 3 References
  • Summary of Research Experience
  • Other
Submission Requirements - Other
To be considered, candidates must submit, 1) a CV, 2) statement of research experience and career goals, 3) contact information for three references, and 4) a brief (1-2 page) description of proposed lines of inquiry that build on current themes in immunometabolism.
Contact Information
Contact Name
Daniel McVicar
E-mail Address
mcvicard@mail.nih.gov
DHHS, NIH and NCI are equal opportunity employers. The NCI and CCR are deeply committed to diversity of thought, equity and inclusion and encourage applications from qualified women, underrepresented minorities and individuals with disabilities.