Postdoctoral Scientist

Sutter Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Sutter Health's research institute is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to design and execute experiments in translational oncology, with a major focus on brain tumor research (glioblastoma, meningioma, brain metastases models). The successful candidate will contribute to data analyses and manuscript preparation for SHRI.

The role involves multidisciplinary collaboration, using pharmacological, in vitro, and in vivo approaches, as well as molecular genetics to advance personalized cancer care.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD in a field related to the mentor’s research area.
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory methods for laboratory fellows or epidemiology/biostatistics for non-laboratory fellows.
• Strong manuscript preparation and data analysis skills for career development.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments for translational oncology studies focusing on brain tumors.
• Complete and interpret data analyses and contribute to manuscripts for SHRI cancer research program.

Skills

Laboratory methods

Molecular biology

Biostatistics

Data analysis

Education

PhD

MD

Foreign MD equivalent

Tools

Cell culture

qPCR

Western blot

RNA-Seq

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center

Position Overview:

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for designing and executing experiments, completing and interpreting data analyses and contributing to manuscripts for the cancer research program at the Sutter Health Research Institute (SHRI). The studies are focused on translational oncology, with a major focus on brain tumor research (including glioblastoma, meningioma, and brain metastases models), aiming to improve individualized care for cancer patients. The post-doctoral fellow will join a multi-disciplinary team at SHRI whose approaches will include pharmacological, in vitro, and in vivo functional studies and molecular genetics.

Job Description:

EDUCATION

• PhD in field of study related to mentor’s research area
• OR MD-Doctor of Medicine
• OR Other: Degree from a foreign medical school that is recognized as equivalent to an MD

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• For laboratory fellows, advanced knowledge of laboratory methods
• For non-laboratory fellows, advanced knowledge of epidemiology, clinical research methods, and biostatistics

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Advanced knowledge of laboratory methods and proficiency in a wide range of molecular biology techniques including but not limited to cell culture, qPCR, Western blot, IHC, RNASeq, cell viability assays, and migration/invasion assays is strongly desired.
• Experience with primary human patient-derived tumor cell culture and mouse models is strongly desired.
• Experience with orthotopic intracranial mouse implantations is desired, but not required.
• Experience with processing and dissociating human tumor samples is desired, but not required.
• Computational and data analysis skills and proficiency in the Microsoft Suite of software is strongly desired.
• Familiarity with preparing manuscripts for publication, data for poster and oral presentations, and grant applications for career development is desired.
• Knowledge of pharmacology and cancer signaling pathways is desired.
• Ability to work independently (while still under guidance of the principal investigator) to design and execute experiments and analyze and interpret data is needed.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $92,227.20 to $138,340.80 / annual salary

The posted pay range is based on the position’s primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.