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City of Hope · 3 weeks ago

Staff Scientist - Precision Oncology of Gastrointestinal Cancers

Monrovia, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$38/hr - $127/hr

City of Hope is at the forefront of groundbreaking research in the fight against cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. They are seeking a Staff Scientist in Precision Oncology of Gastrointestinal Cancers to contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases through cutting-edge research.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Developing liquid biopsy biomarkers for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy response prediction

Investigating the epigenetic basis of GI cancers, such as aberrant DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding RNAs

Exploring the genetics of early-onset and familial/hereditary colorectal cancers

Studying the tumor microenvironment, stem cells, immune regulation, and identifying targeted therapies

Investigating extracellular vesicles/exosomes in cancer pathogenesis and as disease biomarkers

Qualification

OncologyCancer biologyTranslational researchMolecular researchImmunologyLiquid biopsyProject developmentScientific rigorHigh-impact publicationsMentoring

Required

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD, with a strong background and profound knowledge in the field of oncology, cancer biology, immunology, or immunotherapy

Prior molecular, cancer biology, and/or translational research experience and evidence of project development and supervision of post-doctoral fellows and technical staff

Evidence of scientific rigor and excellence as documented by high-impact peer-reviewed publications, as a first/lead author

Evidence for obtaining successful funding from various foundations or other extramural resources

Documented evidence of mentoring post-docs, research associates, and others in a research laboratory environment