Postdoc: Functional Transcriptomics, Signaling & Immunotherapy

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 70.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

University of Pennsylvania invites applications for postdoctoral positions in functional transcriptomics, cell signaling, and cancer immunotherapy. The Thomas-Tikhonenko laboratory seeks researchers to advance understanding of aberrant mRNA splicing and its role in cancer vulnerabilities, with translational aims and opportunities for immunotherapy development.

Successful candidates will hold a PhD, MD, DVM, or equivalent, and have strong expertise in RNA biology, cancer genomics, signaling,

Qualificações

• PhD, MD, DVM, or equivalent doctoral degree required or expected.
• Strong background in RNA biology, cancer genomics, signaling pathways, or bioinformatics.
• Experience with translational research and collaboration across disciplines is highly valued.

Responsabilidades

• Pursue funded basic and translational research on aberrant mRNA splicing and cancer vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hematologic malignancies and solid tumors.
• Contribute to development of novel immunotherapies and publications.

Conhecimentos

RNA biology

cancer genetics/genomics

cell signaling

immunotherapy

bioinformatics

Formação

PhD, MD, DVM, or equivalent doctoral degree

Ferramentas

R

Python

Descrição da vaga

University of Pennsylvania invites applications for postdoctoral positions in functional transcriptomics, cell signaling, and cancer immunotherapy. The Thomas-Tikhonenko laboratory seeks researchers to advance understanding of aberrant mRNA splicing and its role in cancer vulnerabilities, with translational aims and opportunities for immunotherapy development.

Successful candidates will hold a PhD, MD, DVM, or equivalent, and have strong expertise in RNA biology, cancer genomics, signaling,