Fellow-Post Doc-Research / Dr. Asgharzadeh's Lab

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) seeks a postdoctoral fellow to investigate novel CAR T-cell therapies and immunotherapies in preclinical neuroblastoma models. Work in Dr. Shahab Asgharzadeh's lab within CBDI, in affiliation with USC.

Mentorship and training in tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy are provided. Candidates should have strong background in immunology and molecular biology; experience with mouse models and immunological assays is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in immunology, cancer biology, molecular biology, or related field.
• Evidence of scientific productivity: publications or abstracts.
• Experience with mouse models, immunological assays, or flow cytometry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory work and conduct research independently or with the Principal Investigator.
• Publish results in scientific manuscripts and research publications.
• Participate in seminars, meetings, trainings and education sessions.
• Collaborate with CBDI and affiliated centers.

Skills

Immunology

Molecular biology

Cancer biology

Flow cytometry

Mouse models

Education

MD/PhD

PhD in Immunology or related field

Tools

Cell culture

PCR

Flow cytometry

Job description

Purpose Statement/Position Summary:

We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to investigate novel CAR T-cell therapies and other immunotherapies in preclinical models of childhood neuroblastoma. This position is in the laboratory of Dr. Shahab Asgharzadeh within the Cancer and Blood Disease Institute (CBDI) at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, in affiliation with the Keck School of Medicine and the University of Southern California. The Research Post Doc Fellow, is in training to help develop the academic knowledge and research fundamentals, teaching expertise and administrative experience necessary to be an exemplary researcher. Perform laboratory work and conduct research activities independently or in collaboration with the Principal Investigator. Publish results in scientific manuscripts and research publications. Participate in seminars, meetings, trainings and other educational sessions. Dr. Asgharzadeh’s lab focuses on understanding immunotherapies and their interaction with the tumor microenvironment using mouse models of neuroblastoma. Candidates should have a strong background in immunology and molecular biology.

The postdoctoral fellow will benefit from collaboration with a large network of investigators studying the tumor microenvironment at CBDI, The Saban Research Institute at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center at USC. This position is ideally suited for early-career scientists seeking postdoctoral training and mentorship in tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience

• Exposure to and/or experience in research in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Demonstrated research experience in immunology, cancer biology, molecular biology, or related field.
• Evidence of scientific productivity, such as peer-reviewed publications, manuscripts in preparation, conference abstracts, or presentations.
• Experience with mouse models, immunological assays, flow cytometry, cell culture, or related laboratory techniques preferred.
• Strong written and verbal scientific communication skills.

Education/Licensure/Certification

MD and/or PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree.

PhD in Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, or a closely related biomedical science field highly preferred.

• Applicants must have completed their doctoral degree by their anticipated start date.