WE ARE RECRUITING! The lab is actively looking for new lab members for the positions listed below.

The lab is committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

 

Graduate Students (from USF and Moffitt Cancer Biology programs)

We are actively looking for graduate students who are interested in exploring the role of tumor heterogeneity and the tumor microenvironment in CNS metastasis and drug resistance. We have projects focused on CNS metastasis in melanoma, but also two areas of research exploring leptomeningeal metastasis of breast cancer and lymphoma.   

Position Highlights
  • Study the biology of CNS metastasis (including leptomeningeal metastasis)
  • Learn to establish in vitro and in vivo models of CNS metastasis
  • Learning cutting edge techniques for integrated single cell and spatial RNAseq and metabolomics
  • In addition to the research, the position will have a focus on appropriate career development for this career stage including scholarship/fellowship writing, scientific writing/presentation, and networking. 

Join us for a rotation to learn more about our projects and to explore how your research and career development interests will flourish in our lab.

Candidates should e-mail the following to inna.smalley@moffitt.org

  • A short email that describes their motivation to pursue a rotation in our lab
  • A current CV

About Moffitt Cancer Center

Moffitt Cancer Center (Moffitt) is a free-standing NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation located in Tampa, Florida. Moffitt opened in 1986 and is named in honor of H. Lee Moffitt, former Speaker of the House of Representatives of the State of Florida, who spearheaded the effort to create a cancer center whose sole mission is to “contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.”

Research at Moffitt emphasizes the translation of basic and population science into improved diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic advances. Research program activities include both physicians and scientists who, collectively, comprise over 150 faculty and are focused into five distinct, but complementary, programs: Cancer Biology & Evolution; Immunology; Chemical Biology & Molecular Medicine; Cancer Epidemiology; and Health Outcomes & Behavior. Supporting these programs are 13 shared resources including, but not limited to, molecular sequencing, flow cytometry, analytic microscopy, molecular genomics, biostatistics, cancer informatics, proteomics, and chemical biology.

About Tampa, Florida

Tampa was recently named an “urban gem” and the “Best City in the Southeast” by Money magazine. It has been among the fastest growing cities in the US. Aside from the sunshine, beaches, and year- round outdoor recreation associated with the Gulf Coast of Florida, Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city with unique cultural attractions, low cost of living, and a high quality of life. We have four professional sports teams, and the beaches are less than an hour away. https://www.visittampabay.com/