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City of Hope · 1 month ago

Postdoctoral Fellow - Cancer Epigenetics and RNA Therapeutics

Monrovia, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$34/hr - $37/hr

City of Hope is at the forefront of groundbreaking research, focusing on innovative approaches to combat cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. The postdoctoral fellow will work in Dr. Xiaolan Deng's laboratory, engaging in research related to RNA Biology, Cancer Biology, and Epigenetics, among other areas, to uncover novel genetic regulations and their mechanisms.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Work with a range of techniques, including but not limited to: Flow cytometry, mass spectrometry/quantitative phospho-profiling, CyTOF, mouse genetics models, xenograft assays, retroviral gene delivery, chemical biology, drug development, whole exome sequencing and RNA-seq-analysis of clonal evolution of cancer, dot blots, RNA modification-seq, ChIP-seq, RIP-seq, PAR-CLIP-seq, and pre-clinical drug testing in xenotransplantation models, etc

Qualification

RNA biologyRNA modifications/editingEpitranscriptomicsDrug discoveryBiochemistryMouse geneticsStructural biologyImmunologyTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

A Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree(s)

A solid background in RNA biology, RNA modifications/editing, epitranscriptomics, chromatin remodeling, mRNA-based therapeutics, drug discovery, drug delivery, biochemistry, chemical biology, development, epigenetics, immunology, tumor immunity, tumor microenvironment, pathology, metabolism, structural biology, and/or stem cell research

Mouse model research experience is a plus

Highly motivated individuals with the ability to work in a team environment

Good oral and written communication skills in English