Postdoctoral Fellow - Epigenetics and Diabetes Research

City of Hope; California, Duarte (MO, CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Postdoctoral Fellow to join their innovative research team. This role focuses on groundbreaking studies related to diabetes, emphasizing the epigenetic regulation of pancreatic beta-cell mass. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment, utilizing advanced techniques in molecular biology and rodent models. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to transformative research that aims to predict, prevent, and cure life-threatening diseases. If you're passionate about making a difference in the medical field, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant biological sciences required.
• Extensive experience in molecular biology and handling animal models.

Responsibilities

• Establish new methodologies and research directions.
• Study epigenetic regulation of pancreatic beta-cell mass.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Rodent Models

Epigenetic Techniques

Cell Culture

Immunohistochemistry

Flow Cytometry

Histology

Single Cell Methods

Education

PhD in Molecular, Cellular or Developmental Biology

Tools

Immunofluorescence

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 Fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Sangeeta Dhawan, at the Arthur Riggs Diabetes and Metabolism Research Institute. We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow interested in studying the epigenetic regulation of pancreatic beta-cell mass in health and diabetes.

Our lab’s primary focus is understanding beta cell failure from a developmental perspective. We are interested in the dynamics of beta-cell heterogeneity, islet organization and cell-cell interaction in fetal and neonatal development. The Dhawan lab utilizes genetic mouse models, molecular biology, imaging and epigenetic techniques to study the cellular identity, function, remodeling, and survival of beta-cells in physiological and pathological conditions.

For more information on Dr. Dhawan and her research please visit here.

As a successful candidate, you will:

1. Have a willingness to learn and establish new methodologies and research directions.
2. Have extensive experience in molecular biology and rodent models.
3. Have experience with epigenetic techniques.

Your qualifications should include:

1. PhD in Molecular, Cellular or Developmental Biology.
2. Strong interest in diabetes research.
3. Extensive experience with basic molecular biology skills.
4. Extensive experience in handling animal models.
5. Experience with tissue collection, histology, immunohistochemistry, and cell sorting.
6. Experience with cell culture, immunofluorescence, and flow cytometry.
7. Experience with epigenetic and single cell methods preferred.

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