Postdoctoral Fellow - Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics

About the role

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at City of Hope, where faculty and staff are dedicated to predicting, preventing, and curing diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and other life‑threatening illnesses. The laboratory of Dr. Yanzhong Yang in the Department of Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope Cancer Center is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow.

Responsibilities

• Study transcriptional regulation and RNA metabolism in normal development and human diseases, including neurological disorders, immunology, and cancer.
• Utilize biochemistry, molecular biology, CRISPR‑based genomic screens, single‑cell transcriptomics, and genetically modified mouse models to investigate the role of protein arginine methylation in chromatin biology, RNA splicing, and RNA modification in mammalian cells.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology, or a related area.
• Strong interest in basic and translational research.
• Strong work ethic with meticulous, detail‑oriented record‑keeping habits.
• Evidence of productivity reflected in first‑author publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Ability to conduct independent research and work effectively in a team.
• Self‑motivated with a proven track record of productivity.