Postdoctoral Fellow — Epigenetics & RNA Biology

City & Borough of Sitka Alaska; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Dr. Yanzhong Yang within the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope Cancer Center.

The role focuses on transcriptional regulation and RNA metabolism in development and disease, employing advanced molecular biology techniques. The candidate will work with CRISPR-based screens, single-cell transcriptomics, and genetically modified mouse models to explore arginine methylation's role in chromatin biology and RNA

Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology, or related area.
• Strong interest in basic and translational research.
• Evidence of productivity reflected in first author publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Ability to conduct independent research and work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Study transcriptional regulation and RNA metabolism in normal development and human diseases.
• Utilize CRISPR-based genomic screen, single-cell transcriptomics, and mouse models to investigate protein arginine methylation in chromatin biology, RNA splicing, and RNA modification.

Skills

Strong interest in research

Independent researcher

Team collaboration

Productivity track record

Education

PhD in Biochemistry or Molecular & Cellular Biology

Tools

CRISPR-based genomic screen

Single-cell transcriptomics

Job description

City of Hope is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Dr. Yanzhong Yang within the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope Cancer Center.

The role focuses on transcriptional regulation and RNA metabolism in development and disease, employing advanced molecular biology techniques. The candidate will work with CRISPR-based screens, single-cell transcriptomics, and genetically modified mouse models to explore arginine methylation's role in chromatin biology and RNA