Postdoc Fellow, Cancer Genomics & Translational Research

City of Hope; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, located in Duarte, CA, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to advance cancer research. You will pursue innovative analyses, lead multi-cohort projects, and develop an independent line of inquiry aligned with the lab’s goals.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD and up to one year of postdoctoral experience, with strong molecular biology skills and experience handling large omics datasets, and excellent collaboration and communication

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in biology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, epidemiology, or another field related to cancer research, awarded within the previous five years.
• Zero to one year of postdoctoral or closely related research experience.
• Competence in molecular biology techniques, including PCR, tissue culture, next-generation sequencing, genomics, and epigenomics assays.
• Experience analyzing and annotating large omics datasets using exploratory and reproducible pipeline-based approaches is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• A strong work ethic, sound scientific judgment, and a demonstrated commitment to rigorous and responsible research.

Responsibilities

• Generate scientific hypotheses and conduct end-to-end data analyses from study design to reporting.
• Lead independent analyses and multi-cohort consortium analyses with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to the lab’s scientific goals and develop an independent line of research.
• Assist with study management, including coordination of analytic activities and milestones.
• Prepare and submit abstracts and present research findings at national meetings.
• Write manuscripts describing completed work and contribute to proposals with PIs.
• Communicate progress and findings clearly and seek guidance when needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Research ethics

Education

PhD in biology or related cancer field

Tools

PCR

Tissue culture

Next-generation sequencing

Genomics

Epigenomics assays

Job description

The Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, located in Duarte, CA, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to advance cancer research. You will pursue innovative analyses, lead multi-cohort projects, and develop an independent line of inquiry aligned with the lab’s goals.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD and up to one year of postdoctoral experience, with strong molecular biology skills and experience handling large omics datasets, and excellent collaboration and communication