Postdoc: Cancer Immunology & Tumor Microenvironment

Cedars-Sinai; California; On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist in the McGaha Lab. The role focuses on tumor immunology, macrophage biology, and the tumor microenvironment with translational aims in pancreatic cancer.

The candidate will design mechanistic studies, work with in vivo models, flow cytometry, and transcriptomic approaches. Ideal applicants hold a PhD in immunology or related field, show strong experimental training, and possess excellent communication

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in immunology, cancer biology, cell biology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, or related field.
• Strong record of experimental research and ability to design, analyze, and interpret experiments.
• Evidence of scientific productivity appropriate to career stage.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanistic research programs in cancer immunology and macrophage biology.
• Conduct experiments using in vivo tumor models and cellular/molecular assays.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and mentor junior fellows.
• Present data and prepare manuscripts and scientific presentations.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Independence in research

Collaborative work

Education

PhD in immunology or related field

Tools

Flow cytometry

Single-cell sequencing

Job description

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist in the McGaha Lab. The role focuses on tumor immunology, macrophage biology, and the tumor microenvironment with translational aims in pancreatic cancer.

The candidate will design mechanistic studies, work with in vivo models, flow cytometry, and transcriptomic approaches. Ideal applicants hold a PhD in immunology or related field, show strong experimental training, and possess excellent communication