Postdoc: HPV+ Cancer Biology & Translational Therapeutics

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Cancer Biology, HPV virology, and translational therapeutics under the mentorship of Dr. Devraj Basu in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology.

The role spans cancer biology, immunology, bioinformatics, and molecular epidemiology, with opportunities to lead projects that can impact patient care through novel targeted therapies and predictive biomarkers.

Qualifications

• Advanced training in cancer biology is essential.
• Strong foundations in tumor virology, immunology, cellular metabolism, stem cell biology, data science and/or bioinformatics are desirable.
• Positions funded by NIH/private foundation funding and philanthropic support.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects with major clinical impact on HPV+ head and neck cancer.
• Collaborate with translational and clinical researchers within the Translational Center of Excellence.
• Develop and validate molecular biomarkers from multi-omic analyses.

Skills

Cancer biology

Immunology

Bioinformatics

Molecular epidemiology

Education

PhD in Cancer Biology or related field

Job description

University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Cancer Biology, HPV virology, and translational therapeutics under the mentorship of Dr. Devraj Basu in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology.

The role spans cancer biology, immunology, bioinformatics, and molecular epidemiology, with opportunities to lead projects that can impact patient care through novel targeted therapies and predictive biomarkers.