Postdoctoral Fellow - Tumor Immunology
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Job posting number: #7293976 (Ref:10028261)
Posted: November 19, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
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.
The Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope is looking for a talented Postdoctoral Fellow.
Postdoctoral position is available immediately in the stimulating environment of the Department of Immuno-Oncology, Beckman Research Institute at the City of Hope, to explore immune checkpoint signaling in the tumor microenvironment and to develop novel anticancer therapies. The project entails in vitro and in vivo studies to identify molecular and cellular mechanism(s) underlying cancer-promoting immunosuppression in mouse and human solid tumor models. The preferred candidate will also continue ongoing correlative studies characterizing immune markers of response in clinical samples. Individuals with strong skills in tumor immunology and animal studies within 1-2 years from receiving their Ph.D. are invited to apply.
For more information about Dr. Kortylewski lab, please visit Kortylewski Lab Website.
Your qualifications should include:
- A Ph.D. degree in life or biomedical sciences, or a related discipline is required.
Preferred qualifications:
- Ph.D. in relevant field (received within past 1-2 years).
- Strong background in molecular biology and/or tumor immunology.
- Demonstrated laboratory research skills.
- Experience in immunophenotyping of human and mouse immune cells using flow cytometry and functional assays.
- Experience with animal studies or with cancer immunotherapy related studies is a plus.
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Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $34.00 - $37.55 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
