Postdoc: GPCR Immunology in Cancer & Macrophages

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training in advanced live-cell imaging

Encouragement for grant writing and conference presentations

Competitive salary following NIH guidelines

Job summary

A prestigious medical research institution in Philadelphia seeks a motivated postdoctoral fellow in Cancer Immunology to lead groundbreaking projects on bitter taste receptor signaling in oral cancer. The role involves examining macrophage functions to improve anti-cancer immunity while utilizing advanced live-cell imaging and other cutting-edge methodologies. Candidates should possess a PhD or MD in relevant fields and demonstrate strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and independence. The position offers mentoring and opportunities for career development including grant writing and publications.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with cell culture and immune cells is helpful but not required.
• Intellectual curiosity and independence are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects examining bitter taste receptor signaling in macrophages.
• Evaluate immune infiltration and tumor growth in vivo.
• Develop independent research directions and publish first-author manuscripts.

Skills

Cell culture

Immune cells

Imaging

Signaling pathways

Strong communication skills

Education

PhD or MD in a relevant biological or biomedical discipline

Job description

A prestigious medical research institution in Philadelphia seeks a motivated postdoctoral fellow in Cancer Immunology to lead groundbreaking projects on bitter taste receptor signaling in oral cancer. The role involves examining macrophage functions to improve anti-cancer immunity while utilizing advanced live-cell imaging and other cutting-edge methodologies. Candidates should possess a PhD or MD in relevant fields and demonstrate strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and independence. The position offers mentoring and opportunities for career development including grant writing and publications.