Postdoc Scholar: Glioma Biology & RNA Splicing

Medical University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Song Laboratory in the Department of Neuroscience and Hollings Cancer Center is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scholar to investigate molecular mechanisms underlying glioma progression, therapeutic resistance, and tumor-immune interactions.

The successful candidate will design experiments, analyze data, publish findings, and collaborate across disciplines, with opportunities to develop independent projects and grant proposals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree required.
• Experience in cancer biology, molecular biology, immunology, or related biomedical fields.
• Experience with CRISPR-based technologies, transcriptomics, and model systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments investigating glioma biology and related mechanisms.
• Analyze and interpret data; prepare manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.
• Collaborate with investigators, contribute to grant applications, and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Cancer biology

Molecular biology

Immunology

RNA alternative splicing

Functional genomics

Transcriptomics

CRISPR-based technologies

iPSC-derived models

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Tools

CRISPR-based screening

CRISPR gene editing

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Song Laboratory in the Department of Neuroscience and Hollings Cancer Center is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scholar to investigate molecular mechanisms underlying glioma progression, therapeutic resistance, and tumor-immune interactions.

The successful candidate will design experiments, analyze data, publish findings, and collaborate across disciplines, with opportunities to develop independent projects and grant proposals.