Postdoctoral Scholar, Glioma Genomics & Immunology

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Song Laboratory at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scholar to investigate molecular mechanisms of glioma progression, therapy resistance, and tumor-immune interactions. Research areas include RNA alternative splicing, functional genomics, tumor metabolism, and cancer immunology.

The role involves integrating molecular biology, CRISPR-based technologies, transcriptomics, iPSC models, patient-derived glioma models, and preclinical

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree required.
• Experience with molecular biology and preclinical models is desirable.
• Strong interest in independent research and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• 35% – Experimental research and method development in glioma biology using CRISPR and omics approaches.
• 35% – Data collection, analysis, and scientific communication, including manuscript and grant prep.
• 30% – Collaboration and mentoring, protocol development, safety and compliance.

Skills

RNA alternative splicing

Functional genomics

Tumor metabolism

Cancer immunology

Education

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

Tools

CRISPR-based technologies

iPSC models

Job description

The Song Laboratory at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scholar to investigate molecular mechanisms of glioma progression, therapy resistance, and tumor-immune interactions. Research areas include RNA alternative splicing, functional genomics, tumor metabolism, and cancer immunology.

The role involves integrating molecular biology, CRISPR-based technologies, transcriptomics, iPSC models, patient-derived glioma models, and preclinical