Postdoctoral Fellow

VS-Postdoc; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate cancer biology, tumor suppressors, and the Hippo pathway. The lab employs molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, and proteomics to study tissue homeostasis, tumor initiation, and progression.

The successful candidate will have strong training in molecular biology or related fields, with a track record of first-author publications, and is expected to start soon after PhD/MD-PhD.

Qualifications

• Excellent research training in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or cancer biology.
• Track record of excellent first-author publications.
• About to graduate with PhD or MD/PhD, or graduated within last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Investigate Hippo pathway roles in organ size control and cancer development.
• Employ multidisciplinary approaches including molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, proteomics, and mouse genetics.
• Train undergraduates and postdocs to foster independence and pursue independent PI roles.

Skills

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Cell biology

Cancer biology

Education

PhD or MD/PhD degree

Tools

Mouse genetics

Proteomics

Structural biology

Job description

Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Cell Biology, MolecularBiology, Cancer Research

Position Type

Full Time

Job Type

Postdoc, Postdoc Fellowship

Organization Type

A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available to work in the areas of cancerbiology at University of California, Irvine. The lab focuses on tumorsuppressors and oncogenes in regulating tissue homeostasis as well as theirdysregulations involved in tumor initiation and progression. One major focus ofthe lab is the Hippo pathway, which is known for its key roles in organ sizecontrol and cancer development.

We use multi-disciplinary approaches including molecular biology,biochemistry, cell biology, structural biology, mouse genetics, and large-scaleproteomics to investigate the Hippo pathway in normal physiology, stressresponse, and cancer. For details, please see our related publications (GenesDev 2012, Mol Cell Proteomics 2014, Nat Cell Biol 2015, Dev Cell 2015, Mol SystBiol 2015, Cell Rep 2015, Cell Rep 2016, Mol Cell Proteomics 2016, Cell Rep2017, EMBO J 2017, Oncogene 2018, Mol Cell 2018, EMBO J 2020, Cell Rep 2020, DevCell 2021, Nat Cell Biol 2022, Mol Cell Proteomics 2022, Mol Cell 2023, NatCommun 2024, Genes Dev 2026) and the lab websitehttps://faculty.sites.uci.edu/wenqiw6/. We have a track record of training thebest postdoctoral fellows to become independent principal investigators indifferent countries.

We are now seeking a self-motivated and independent candidate with excellentresearch training in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or cancerbiology. We prefer candidates who are about to graduate with PhD or MD/PhDdegree or have graduated within the last 12 months. A track record of excellentfirst author publication(s) is required. The salary and benefit will follow theNIH standard.

University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) https://uci.edu/about/index.phpis located in the heart of beautiful Orange County nestled between Los Angelesand San Diego, and is the perfect place to study, work and live. UC Irvine is anEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protectedcategories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.