Postdoctoral Fellow – RNA Splicing Mutations in Leukemogenesis

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Position Summary

The Wang Laboratory at the Department of Systems Biology, Beckman Research Institute, City of Hope, is seeking for a talented and motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to lead the project for RNA splicing dysregulation, DNA damage response, and oncogenesis in blood malignancies. Candidates with strong background in RNA splicing, DNA damage, cancer biology, animal models, and bioinformatics are encouraged to apply. Wang Laboratory is currently funded by two R01 grants, foundation grants, and City of Hope Startup package.

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• PhD or MD degree in hematology, molecular biology, cancer biology, or a related discipline is required
• Understanding fundamental mechanism of DNA damage is required
• Knowledge in transcriptome analysis is preferred
• Familiar with genetic murine models is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, independent and creative

 

Additional Information:

As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.

• For consideration, please submit a CV, a brief statement of scientific research interests, and information for at least two references.
• For detail laboratory information, please visit: https://www.cityofhope.org/research/systems-biology/systems-biology-research-labs/lili-wang-lab
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiliWangLab

 

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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• Posting Date: Oct 4, 2022
• Job Field: Research
• Employee Status: Regular
• Shift: Day Job