Research Associate I/II or Postdoctoral Fellow - Cancer Immunotherapy
- City of Hope
- Location: Duarte, CA
- Job Number: 7108394 (Ref #: 10018356)
- Posting Date: Dec 7, 2022
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Thank you for your interest. Please note, the purpose of this posting is to recruit for on-going and future positions.
About City of Hope
City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.
Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s specialized cancer expertise.
A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.
City of Hope’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.
Position Summary:
A Research Associate I/II or Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in the Department of Hematology and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation under Dr. Jianhua Yu and Dr. Michael Caligiuri. This candidate will be supporting one of our many projects focusing on NK cell biology, cancer immunotherapy through engineered CAR T and/or CAR NK cells, oncolytic virotherapy, antibody development, stem cell (including iPSCs) research, depending on the individual’s interests and strengths.
Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:
Research Associate I:
- Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences.
- 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience.
Research Associate II:
- Bachelor’s degree. Master’s in biological sciences.
- 2 years related research/ laboratory experience with a Bachelor’s degree or one year related research/ laboratory experience with a Master’s degree.
Postdoctoral Fellow:
- Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences or related field with a strong background and profound knowledge in the field of either virology, immunology, cancer immunology or immunotherapy.
- Previous experience in working with animal models of human cancer.
- Literature knowledge of one of the research areas mentioned above.
- Evidence of scientific rigor and excellence as documented by high-impact peer- reviewed publications.
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills and fluency in English, both spoken and written.
Preferred education, experience and skills:
- Experience in mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques are desirable.
- Must be willing to work with laboratory mice.
Additional Information:
- As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.
- For consideration, please email your resume/CV to Dr. Jianhua Yu at [email protected]
City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
