Postdoctoral Fellow - Cancer Immunology & Cell Signaling

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Philips Institute for Oral Health Research at the VCU School of Dentistry seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the lab of Dr. Yue Sun.

The position focuses on tumor immune responses, IFN-γ/STAT signaling, and antigen processing in cancer immunotherapy. The fellow will work with molecular biology, biochemistry, fluorescence/confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, and mouse tumor models, with opportunities to develop an independent research direction

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree in cancer biology, immunology, molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Experience in cancer immunology, cell signaling, mouse tumor models, or related areas is desirable.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience and ability to work independently.
• Have strong organization skills and ability to maintain the regulatory documents for laboratory research involving animals.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a postdoctoral fellow at VCU.

Responsibilities

• Joint the lab of Dr. Yue Sun and perform research on tumor immune responses and IFN-γ/STAT signaling.
• Study tumor antigen processing/presentation and responses to cancer immunotherapy, lipid metabolism, and endosome/lysosome trafficking.
• Utilize molecular biology, biochemical assays, fluorescence/confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, genetic manipulation, and mouse tumor models.
• Develop an independent research direction, publish first-author work, and present at scientific meetings.
• Receive mentorship in fellowship/grant preparation and career development.

Skills

Cancer immunology

Cell signaling

Mouse tumor models

Independent work

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

PhD/MD-PhD

Related field

Tools

Flow cytometry

Microscopy

CRISPR

Cloning

Protein interactions

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Philips Institute for Oral Health Research at the VCU School of Dentistry seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the lab of Dr. Yue Sun.

The position focuses on tumor immune responses, IFN-γ/STAT signaling, and antigen processing in cancer immunotherapy. The fellow will work with molecular biology, biochemistry, fluorescence/confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, and mouse tumor models, with opportunities to develop an independent research direction