Postdoctoral Fellow - Glioma Biology
- City of Hope
- Location: Duarte, CA
- Job Number: 7299424 (Ref #: 10028839)
- Posting Date: Newly posted
- Salary / Pay Rate: $34.00 - $37.55 / hour
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at theBeckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.
A postdoctoral fellow position is available immediately in the stimulating environment of the Department of Immuno-Oncology, Beckman Research Institute at the City of Hope under the mentorship of Dr. Marcin Kortylewski.
The position focuses on the exploration of molecular and cellular mechanisms of immunosuppression in tumor models of glioma. These studies will include testing of original oligonucleotide-based approaches for targeting cancer survival and tolerogenic signaling. Skills in multicolor flow cytometry and/or animal studies in brain tumor models are required. The candidate will be responsible for drafting manuscripts, progress reports and presenting the results internally as well as extramurally when needed.
For more information about Dr. Kortylewski lab, please visit Kortylewski Lab Website.
Your qualifications should include:
- A Ph.D. degree in life or biomedical sciences, or a related discipline is required.
Preferred qualifications:
- Ph.D. in relevant field (received within past 1-2 years).
- Strong background in molecular biology and/or tumor immunology.
- Demonstrated laboratory research skills.
- Experience in immunophenotyping of human and mouse immune cells using flow cytometry and functional assays.
- Experience with animal studies or with cancer immunotherapy related studies is a plus.
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Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $34.00 - $37.55 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
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.
