Postdoc Scientist - Pediatric Cancer Translational Research

Children's Mercy; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy seeks a Post Doctoral Research Scholar to advance translational cancer research in the Yong Li Lab at CMRI. The role focuses on molecular and cellular mechanisms driving pediatric cancer, with aims to translate discoveries into therapies.

The scholar will perform laboratory experiments, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and presentations under senior investigators and contribute to development of novel immunotherapy strategies and AI-assisted analyses.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MD or related doctoral level degree in a relevant discipline.
• 1–2 years of postdoctoral or equivalent research experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original laboratory research under supervision of principal investigator.
• Analyze data and troubleshoot experiments.
• Prepare manuscripts and deliver presentations.

Education

Ph.D. or MD or related doctoral level degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Children's Mercy seeks a Post Doctoral Research Scholar to advance translational cancer research in the Yong Li Lab at CMRI. The role focuses on molecular and cellular mechanisms driving pediatric cancer, with aims to translate discoveries into therapies.

The scholar will perform laboratory experiments, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and presentations under senior investigators and contribute to development of novel immunotherapy strategies and AI-assisted analyses.