Postdoctoral Fellow - Beta-Cell Regeneration in Diabetes

City of Hope; California, Duarte (MO, CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join their innovative research team. This role focuses on groundbreaking studies in diabetes, particularly the redox regulation of pancreatic beta-cells. You'll engage in cutting-edge research using advanced techniques like CRISPR-Cas9 and proteomics, collaborating with world-class faculty. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to vital research that shapes the future of medicine and makes a real difference in the lives of patients. If you're passionate about science and eager to tackle significant challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in life sciences or related discipline required.
• Hands-on experience in proteomics workflows essential.

Responsibilities

• Study redox regulation in pancreatic beta-cells.
• Research using diabetic mouse models and stem cell-derived islets.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Proteomics

CRISPR-Cas9

Fluorescence Microscopy

Education

Ph.D. in Life Sciences

Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences

Ph.D. in Biochemistry

Tools

RNA-seq

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.

The Baumel-Alterzon Lab in the Arthur Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute, within the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, is looking for a highly motivated and team-science-minded Postdoctoral Fellow.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Study the importance of redox regulation in the expansion and differentiation of pancreatic beta-cells, aiming to identify therapeutic targets for beta-cell regeneration in diabetes.
• Research diabetic mouse models, primary islets, and stem cell-derived islets, utilizing techniques such as fluorescence microscopy, proteomics, RNA-seq, CRISPR-Cas9, and animal model characterization.
• Be exposed to cutting-edge science and collaboration with world-class clinical and research faculty.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• A Ph.D. in life sciences, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, or a related discipline is required.
• Prior experience in molecular biology is required.
• Hands-on experience in proteomics workflows—from sample preparation to data interpretation—is required.
• Prior experience with animal work is a plus.

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.

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