Postdoctoral Fellow

City of Hope; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Li lab within the Department of Hematological Malignancies Translational Science, Department of Pediatrics, and Gehr Family Center for Leukemia Research. You will work on iPSC-based disease models, tumor immunity, and high-throughput CRISPR screens to identify novel targets.

You will conduct independent research, supervise interns, and prepare manuscripts and grant data, while communicating

Qualifications

• PhD or MD with strong background in molecular biology or immunology or cancer biology.
• Experience in sequencing or protein structural data analysis is highly preferred.
• Background in pharmacology, cell therapy or antibody engineering is desirable.
• Strong scientific rigor, publications, and trouble-shooting skills.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written; good communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the research project independently in listed areas.
• Supervise a research intern in the lab.
• Write research papers and protocols; organize data for grant applications.
• Communicate effectively for internal and external collaborations.

Skills

Engligh fluency

Education

PhD or MD in molecular biology/immunology/cancer biology

Job description

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.

A Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity is immediately available for the highly motivated individual in the laboratory of Ling Li, Ph.D., in the Department of Hematological Malignancies Translational Science, Department of Pediatrics, and Gehr Family Center for Leukemia Research.

You will directly work on the following projects:

1) Development of induced pluripotent stem cell-based human disease models

2) Understanding the role of immunity during tumorigenesis as well as disease relapses in order to design novel inhibitors, CAR-T cell therapy and antibody-based approach to intervene the malignancies

3) Identification of novel therapeutic target using high-throughput CRISPR genetic screen (e.g., metabolic pathway, mitochondria structure) in immune cells

The Li group conducts the most forefront science and is highly productive with publications in high-impact journals in the past five years, Nature Cancer (2024, 2026), Blood (2022, 2019, 2019), Blood Cancer Journal (2022), Cell Stem Cell (2018). The Li research program is supported by multiple NIH (R01s), American Cancer Society, The Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and several other prestigious private awards.

As a successful candidate you will:

• Conduct the research project independently in one of listed research areas
• Supervise research intern in the lab
• Write the research papers, protocols and organize data for grant application
• Excellent communication skills, as the basis of internal or external collaboration

Your qualifications should include:

• PhD or M.D. with a strong background and profound knowledge in the field of either molecular biology, immunology, cancer biology, experience in sequencing or protein structural data analysis is highly preferred. Background with pharmacology, cell therapy or antibody engineering is also desired.
• strong experience in induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) establishment possesses a deep understanding of the entire reprogramming process, from the sourcing of somatic cells to the final characterization and banking of high-quality, pluripotent lines. This expertise involves mastering numerous technical challenges, staying current with diverse reprogramming methods, and implementing rigorous quality control throughout the workflow.
• Literature knowledge of one of the research areas mentioned above.
• Evidence of scientific rigor and excellence as documented by peer-reviewed publications, strong trouble shooting skills
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills and fluency in English, both spoken and written.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.