Postdoctoral Research Scholar - Glioma Biology & RNA Splicing

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Song Laboratory in the Department of Neuroscience and Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scholar to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying glioma progression, therapeutic resistance, and tumor-immune interactions.

The role integrates molecular and cellular biology, CRISPR-based technologies, transcriptomics, iPSC-derived glioma models, and preclinical animal models, offering opportunities to

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree required.
• Experience in cancer biology, neuro-oncology, or related biomedical research.
• Strong methodological skills in molecular biology, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

Responsibilities

• Designs and conducts experiments to investigate glioma biology and therapy resistance.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data; prepares manuscripts and grant proposals.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and mentors junior lab members.

Skills

RNA splicing

CRISPR screening

Transcriptomics

iPSC models

Glioma biology

Immunology

Education

Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree

Tools

CRISPR technologies

Transcriptomics platforms

Job description

The Song Laboratory in the Department of Neuroscience and Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scholar to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying glioma progression, therapeutic resistance, and tumor-immune interactions.

The role integrates molecular and cellular biology, CRISPR-based technologies, transcriptomics, iPSC-derived glioma models, and preclinical animal models, offering opportunities to