Postdoc Research Associate

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Kozminsky Lab develops and applies technology to create in vitro models of physiological microenvironments. Grounded in a high-throughput DNA-directed patterning technique, we are able to recapitulate cellular spatial arrangement at high throughput and high resolution. We are currently developing in vitro models to study prostate cancer metastasis to the bone marrow, with an emphasis on the study of tumor cell dormancy and osteoblastic/osteolytic phenomena. The postdoctoral scholar will work in a team with two graduate students to develop these models and be a strong communicator. Please note that while we are a member of the Nanovaccine Institute, this project does not involve nanoparticle vaccine work.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D.

• Experience conducting research in mammalian cell culture, molecular and cellular biology assays, and microscopy

• Past experience with animal studies

• Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience with mouse studies

• Experience in DNA and/or RNA sequencing, immunostaining, fluorescence in situ hybridization

• Experience with in vitro models

• Experience in protocol and manuscript development and in grant writing

• Microfabrication experience.

Proposed Start Date:
July 1, 2025

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
July 1, 2028

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program

Original Posting Date:
June 13, 2025

Posting Close Date:
June 20, 2025

Job Requisition Number:
R17253