Postdoc Scholar: Glioma RNA Splicing & Immunology

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Song Laboratory at MUSC in Charleston, SC seeks a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to study molecular mechanisms of glioma progression and therapy resistance. The role focuses on RNA splicing, functional genomics, tumor metabolism, and cancer immunology, employing CRISPR screening, iPSC-based models, and preclinical assays.

The successful candidate will develop independent projects, publish findings, and collaborate on grants, with opportunities to contribute to translational brain tumor

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or medical degree required or equivalent.
• Experience with cancer biology or neuro-oncology is preferred.
• Strong background in molecular biology, genomics, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to investigate glioma biology and immunology.
• Perform data analysis, interpret results, and help prepare manuscripts and grant proposals.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and mentor junior lab members.

Skills

Molecular biology

CRISPR techniques

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree

Tools

CRISPR-based technologies

Transcriptomics pipelines

iPSC-derived models

Job description

The Song Laboratory at MUSC in Charleston, SC seeks a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to study molecular mechanisms of glioma progression and therapy resistance. The role focuses on RNA splicing, functional genomics, tumor metabolism, and cancer immunology, employing CRISPR screening, iPSC-based models, and preclinical assays.

The successful candidate will develop independent projects, publish findings, and collaborate on grants, with opportunities to contribute to translational brain tumor