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City of Hope · 16 hours ago

Associate Research Professor - Hematologic Malignancies

Duarte, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70/hr - $90/hr

3+ years exp

City of Hope is at the forefront of groundbreaking research, making a significant impact in the fight against cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. They are seeking an Associate Research Professor to lead an independent research program focused on hematologic malignancies, with responsibilities including securing funding, mentoring staff, and driving translational research initiatives.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead and sustain an independent research program focused on hematologic malignancies, aligned with the laboratory’s mission to advance discoveries in tumor suppressor biology, leukemia stem cell mechanisms, cancer metabolism, and translational pathology

Design and execute hypothesis-driven studies using genetically engineered models, patient-derived samples, and multi-omic platforms to uncover therapeutic vulnerabilities and molecular biomarkers in leukemia and lymphoma

Serve as principal investigator on extramurally funded grants; write and submit research proposals that build upon and complement existing programmatic support, contributing to the long-term scientific and financial sustainability of the program

Mentor and supervise graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, junior faculty, and technical staff to ensure scientific rigor, data reproducibility, and career development in alignment with City of Hope’s educational mission

Drive translational research initiatives by leading correlative science for clinical trials, validating diagnostic or predictive biomarkers, and collaborating with clinicians to align research outcomes with patient care goals

Collaborate with shared resource cores (e.g., Genomics, Cytometry, Analytical Pharmacology) and institutional research centers to integrate advanced methodologies that accelerate discovery and enhance scientific innovation

Contribute to the scientific community through authorship of high-impact publications, presentations at national and international meetings, and participation in academic symposia, peer review, and grant panels

Qualification

Hematologic malignancies researchData analysisImmunophenotypingFlow cytometryGenomic profilingMouse modelsLaboratory operationsMentoring

Required

PhD, MD, or Master's degree in a relevant biomedical field (or commensurate experience) with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in a clinical or research laboratory focused on hematologic malignancies, molecular pathology, or flow cytometry

Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and immunophenotyping; experience with cell sorting is highly desirable

Proven ability to design and execute experiments using mouse models, primary human samples, and genomic profiling tools (e.g., NGS, RNA-seq)

Demonstrated leadership in mentoring junior staff, managing laboratory operations, and coordinating with clinical and pathology personnel to meet research and project deadlines