Job Description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

June 30, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

305-NN_FACULTY - Research Associate, 305-YN_FACULTY - Research Associate, 306-NN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate, 306-YN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate

Business Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate | Wu Laboratory

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

12 Month

Summary of Duties:

A postdoctoral fellow position is available in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Washington State University Spokane with Dr. Boyang (Jason) Wu. The research will focus on molecular/cellular and preclinical studies on 1) elucidating the roles, mechanisms, and targeting potential of novel genes that mediate therapy resistance in prostate cancer, and 2) characterizing the tumor microenvironment and immune modulation of prostate cancer to develop combination therapies with enhanced immunotherapy efficacy.

For related work of our laboratory please see the following link: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/about/directory/wsu-profile/boyang.wu/

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates should have an earned Ph.D. degree in Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field, with a proven track record of creativity and productivity.

• Candidates are expected to be self-motivated and have strong oral/written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with prostate cancer, epigenetics, bioinformatics data mining, and cancer xenograft mouse models is highly desired.

Annual Salary: $57,958.00-$62,139.00 Commensurate with experience
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
 

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the JOB IS FROM: postdocjobs.siteVIEWsummary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation.

Area/College: College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Department Name: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wu Laboratory
City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA, 99202-2131
Department Link: College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Overtime Eligibility: This position is overtime eligible
FTE: 100%

Temporary: This is a temporary position expected end on June 30, 2026. The potential for renewal is available dependent on satisfactory performance and mutual consent.

Tenure-Track: No

Screening Begin Date: The screening of application materials will begin May 28, 2025.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

At the time of application, please be prepared to upload and submit the following materials:

1) Cover letter addressing your professional goals.

2) Current curriculum vitae.

Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application. 

• Cover Letter (required)

• Curriculum Vitae(required)

External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application.  Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Full time

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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