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AstraZeneca

Medical Lead - Prostate

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

Familiarity with prostate cancer and/or other complex oncology disease areas. * Experience working with medical evidence generation , HEOR , external sponsored research , or scientific publication ...

AstraZeneca

Medical Lead - Prostate

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Familiarity with prostate cancer and/or other complex oncology disease areas. * Experience working with medical evidence generation , HEOR , external sponsored research , or scientific publication ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer prostate cancer research in the United States is $19.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Volunteer Prostate Cancer Research vs Volunteer Cancer Research Assistant?

AspectVolunteer Prostate Cancer ResearchVolunteer Cancer Research Assistant
Required CredentialsBasic research knowledge, sometimes specific to prostate cancerGeneral research skills, basic understanding of cancer studies
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, hospitals, cancer centersResearch facilities, hospitals, community health events
Employer & Industry UsageSpecialized in prostate cancer research projectsBroader cancer research initiatives across various types
Search & Comparison IntentFocused on prostate cancer-specific rolesBroader cancer research volunteer opportunities

Volunteer Prostate Cancer Research involves supporting projects specifically focused on prostate cancer, often requiring some knowledge of the disease. Volunteer Cancer Research Assistants participate in broader cancer studies, assisting with various types of cancer research. While both roles involve research support in healthcare settings, Volunteer Prostate Cancer Research is specialized, whereas Volunteer Cancer Research Assistant offers a more general scope across multiple cancer types.

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Infographic showing various Volunteer Prostate Cancer Research job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,804 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

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Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate
Posting Number
req26751
Department
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Department Website Link
https://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/departments-directory/pharmacology-toxicology-department
Location
Tucson Campus
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Drug Preformulation, Repurposing and Delivery (D-PReD) research laboratory at the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, R. K. Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona seeks a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in prostate cancer biology, prostate cancer organoids and/or murine models to evaluate prostate cancer therapeutics. The person selected for this position will facilitate DoW funded project on the development of targeted PIM Kinase inhibitor PROTACs and their nanomedicines and also assist the Principal Investigator, Dr. Abhijit Date, in developing new prostate cancer therapeutics.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Collaborates with chemists, polymer chemists, and drug delivery scientists in the group to facilitate the evaluation of small molecules, PROTACs, and nanomedicines in human and murine prostate cancer cell cultures (e.g., PC3, DU145, LNCaP, 22Rv1).
  • Validates target protein degradation and evaluates cellular uptake and intracellular trafficking of targeted cancer nanomedicines using appropriate techniques such as Western blotting, qPCR, IHC, flow cytometry, and proteomics.
  • Evaluates the pharmacokinetics and biodistribution of targeted conjugate nanomedicines using various techniques, including fluorescence imaging.
  • Maintains mouse colonies, performs tumor implantations, and evaluates the efficacy of targeted conjugates and nanomedicines in subcutaneous and orthotopic mouse models of prostate cancer.
  • Participates in ongoing collaborative projects.
  • Analyzes and interprets generated data, works with the Principal Investigator (PI) to determine next steps based on experimental results, and writes manuscripts and progress reports.
  • Provides technical resources and problem-solving support for graduate students and undergraduate researchers.
  • Writes manuscripts and progress reports.
  • Manages laboratory operations, including biosafety, chemical safety, instrument operation, and animal protocol approvals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of androgen receptor (AR/AR-V7) biology and ubiquitin-proteasome system mechanics.
  • Knowledge of profiling target degradation using various molecular biology techniques/proteomics.
  • Knowledge of androgen receptor (AR) signaling and resistance mechanism.
  • Knowledge of scientific writing to prepare manuscripts and reports. Understanding of pharmaceutical science.
  • Professional communication skills, including written and oral.
  • General computer skills using numerous software programs including, Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
  • Proficiency in drug administration routes: tail vein (IV), intraperitoneal (IP), and oral gavage and experience with in vivo bioluminescence and fluorescence imaging (e.g., IVIS) to track metastasis.

Minimum Qualifications
  • PhD from an accredited college or university in Cancer Biology, Pharmacology, Bioengineering or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Extensive experience in administration of therapeutics through various drug administration routes: tail vein (IV), intraperitoneal (IP), and oral gavage.
  • Experience with in vivo bioluminescence and fluorescence imaging (e.g., IVIS) studies.
  • Extensive experience in various molecular biology techniques such as western bloting, qPCR, IHC, flow cytometry and proteomics.
  • Prior experience in the in vitro and in vivo evaluation of PSMA-targeted therapeutics and nanomedicines.
  • Hands-on experience with subcutaneous/orthotopic, mouse models of prostate cancer.

FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Research
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Abhijit Date ADate@pharmacy.arizona.edu
Open Date
8/10/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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