Postdoc: Immuno-Oncology & Tumor Microenvironment

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai's McGaha Lab in the Department of Surgery seeks a Postdoctoral Scientist to advance understanding of anti-tumor immunity, focusing on macrophages, tumor microenvironment, and pancreatic cancer biology. The role emphasizes mechanistic immunology with translational aims and cross-disciplinary training.

The candidate will design studies, analyze data, and contribute to manuscripts, presentations, and developing scientific independence under Dr. McGaha's mentorship.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, VMD, DDS, or equivalent doctoral degree in immunology, cancer biology, cell biology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, or related field.
• Strong record of experimental research and demonstrated ability to design experiments, analyze data, interpret results, and communicate scientific findings.
• Evidence of scientific productivity appropriate to career stage.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a rigorous mechanistic research program within cancer immunology in a translational environment.
• Design experiments, analyze data, and prepare manuscripts and scientific presentations.
• Collaborate across approaches including in vivo tumor models, cellular immunology, flow cytometry, and omics.

Skills

Experimental research

Independent work

Collaborative work

Communication skills

Education

PhD/MD equivalent

Tools

Flow cytometry

Single-cell sequencing

Transcriptomics

Spatial analysis

Job description

Cedars-Sinai's McGaha Lab in the Department of Surgery seeks a Postdoctoral Scientist to advance understanding of anti-tumor immunity, focusing on macrophages, tumor microenvironment, and pancreatic cancer biology. The role emphasizes mechanistic immunology with translational aims and cross-disciplinary training.

The candidate will design studies, analyze data, and contribute to manuscripts, presentations, and developing scientific independence under Dr. McGaha's mentorship.