Postdoctoral Fellow - Tumor Immunology and Immuno-Oncology

City of Hope; California, Duarte (MO, CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering research institute dedicated to transforming the future of medicine. This exciting Postdoctoral Fellowship in Immuno-Oncology offers the chance to delve into immune checkpoint signaling and develop novel anticancer therapies. Engage in groundbreaking research that combines in vitro and in vivo studies, while analyzing immune markers in clinical samples. As part of a compassionate team, your contributions will significantly impact the fight against cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. If you hold a Ph.D. in life or biomedical sciences and have a strong background in tumor immunology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in life or biomedical sciences required.
• Strong background in molecular biology and tumor immunology.

Responsibilities

• Investigate immune checkpoint signaling within the tumor microenvironment.
• Conduct in vitro and in vivo studies on cancer immunosuppression mechanisms.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Tumor Immunology

Flow Cytometry

Functional Assays

Education

Ph.D. in Life Sciences

Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences

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 position is available immediately in the dynamic Department of Immuno-Oncology at the Beckman Research Institute, City of Hope. This role offers an exciting opportunity to investigate immune checkpoint signaling within the tumor microenvironment and contribute to the development of novel anticancer therapies.

The project involves both in vitro and in vivo studies to uncover the molecular and cellular mechanisms driving cancer-associated immunosuppression using mouse and human solid tumor models. Additionally, the selected candidate will advance ongoing correlative studies by analyzing immune markers of response in clinical samples.

For more information about Dr. Kortylewski's lab, please visit the Kortylewski Lab Website.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• Ph.D. degree in life or biomedical sciences, or a related discipline is required.
• Strong background in molecular biology and/or tumor immunology.
• Experience in immunophenotyping of human and mouse immune cells using flow cytometry and functional assays,
• Candidates with strong expertise in tumor immunology and animal studies, who have earned their Ph.D. within the past 1-2 years, are encouraged to apply.

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