Postdoctoral Researcher – Laboratory of Karlo Perica

Continuing Nursing Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to develop innovative CAR T cell therapies for cancer. The role involves gene editing and working with animal models to enhance treatment efficacy. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Strong collaborative skills and team work ability.
• Willingness to work with animal models.

Responsibilities

• Develop allogeneic cells resistant to immune rejection.
• Perform gene editing on CAR T cells to enhance efficacy.
• Investigate CAR T cell effectiveness using preclinical models.

Skills

Collaborative Skills

Team Work Ability

Education

Ph.D. in Immunology

M.D./Ph.D. in Related Fields

Job description

Postdoctoral Researcher – Laboratory of Karlo Perica

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Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a mission: ending cancer for life. Our care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by research at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists collaborate on innovative translational and clinical research to understand, prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. MSK is committed to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, pursuing our mission globally.

Job Details

The laboratory of Dr. Karlo Perica is seeking a highly motivated individual with expertise in immunology, cell therapy, gene editing, or synthetic biology. The focus is on developing new CAR T cell and other cell therapies for cancer, aiming to make cell therapy more accessible and effective through allogeneic approaches and in vivo editing.

Role Overview

1. Develop allogeneic cells resistant to immune rejection
2. Perform gene editing on CAR T cells to enhance their efficacy
3. Investigate why CAR T cells are more effective in some patients, using preclinical models and patient samples
4. In vivo editing of T cells for solid tumors

Key Requirements

• A Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in immunology, cell therapy, gene engineering, or related fields
• Strong collaborative skills and team work ability
• Willingness to work with animal models
• Ability to conduct both independent and guided research

Application Instructions

Send your CV, a cover letter outlining your interest, and contact information for three references to: [e-mail]

Additional Information

Our research spans from basic animal studies to translational work with patient samples and drug development. This position offers a unique opportunity to translate concepts into therapies. We aim to develop a diverse, multidisciplinary team of students, postdocs, and technicians.

Pay Range

$72,000 – $96,405