The laboratory of Dr. Adam Kase, a genitourinary medical oncologist, physician-scientist, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a highly motivated and innovative postdoctoral fellow to join our growing team in Hematology/Oncology. While Dr. Kase’s laboratory is newly established, this position will be supported and trained by experienced staff in the Copland Lab, ensuring a strong foundation for success. The lab focuses on target discovery, therapeutic development, and translational cancer research. This position offers projects ranging from novel molecular targets to next-generation therapeutics (e.g., small molecules, monoclonal antibodies, CAR T therapies) advancing toward clinical trials. Projects will involve drug screening, analysis of patient tumor tissue derived cells in 3-dimensional cultures, patient tumor derived xenograft mouse models, and novel transgenic mouse models. Will have collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of immunologists, pharmacologists, oncologists, pathologists, surgeons, in silico drug design experts, bioinformaticians, statisticians, clinical trial specialists and business development experts.

This position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact research within the collaborative and innovation-driven environment of Mayo Clinic. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience and mentorship to pursue a career as an independent investigator.

For more information about Dr. Kase, see https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/kase-adam-m-m-d/bio-20543157 and for Dr. Copland see https://www.mayo.edu/research/labs/cancer-biology-translational-research/overview

Must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in molecular biology, cancer biology, or a related field. Research Fellow is appropriate for individuals who have completed no more than one prior postdoctoral fellowship, at Mayo Clinic or elsewhere.

Preferred qualifications: 

•    Strong background in molecular and cellular biology techniques. 
•    Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. 
•    Demonstrated research productivity through peer-reviewed publications, with preference for first-author papers. 
•    Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
•    Experience with in vivo models.

The following is required for completeness of application:

• Current curriculum vitae with bibliography
• Proof of doctoral degree (copy of diploma or final transcript with English translation, if applicable) or a letter from your university's Registrar office indicating you have fulfilled all doctoral program requirements and are eligible to graduate.