Job Title
Post-Doctoral Scholar
Requisition Number
DU14007
Department Name
7H018:Toxicology and Cancer Biology
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
58,000
Type of Position
Temporary
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
Doctoral Degree
Required Related Experience
None
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting at computer work station for long periods of time
Standing for long periods of time
Risk of back injury from moving/lifting, equipment, or materials
Lifting/Carrying up to _50____lbs.
Pushing/Pulling up to _50___ lbs
Hazardous Chemicals or fumes
Burns/Cuts/Punctures
Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens/Recombinant DNA/Viral Vectors
Shift
8-5, occasional nights/weekends if needed
Job Summary
Dr. Ka Wing ‘Will’ Fong, Assistant Professor, Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology, University of Kentucky (UK), United States is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to study transcriptional, epigenetic and metabolic regulation of prostate cancer. [See our publications: Kim et al., Journal of Clinical Investigation 2025; Kim et al., Molecular Cancer Research in press; Fong et al., Mol Cell 2022; Fong et al., Nat Communications 2018]. The complete publication list is as follows: https://medicine.uky.edu/users/kfo241.
The candidate will have the opportunities to work on prostate cancer-related projects with use of cutting-edge technologies, including CUT&RUN, CUT&TAG, ATAC-seq, stable-isotope resolved metabolomics, proteomics and bioinformatics. Among other qualifications, successful candidates should have prior research experience in cancer biology and molecular biology.
Among other qualifications, successful candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and have prior research experience in cancer biology and molecular biology
The position is available immediately. Enthusiastic scientists with relevant experience are encouraged to apply. Required application materials include a current curriculum vitae and a cover letter. Please include the names and contact information for 2 references in the cover letter and when prompted in the application.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Ka-wing (Will) Fong
Assistant Professor
Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology
University of Kentucky
College of Medicine
Lexington, KY 40536-0509
Lab URL: https://toxicology.med.uky.edu/users/kfo241
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
12/31/2025
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