Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Biology

About the role

The Carman Li Lab in the Department of Cancer Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, is seeking two postdoctoral fellows to study hereditary cancer development, with a focus on BRCA1‑driven breast cancer. The lab is funded by PI grants and maintains a website at www.CarmanLiLab.org. Positions are open to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent research projects using advanced genetically engineered mouse models, 3D organoid cultures, single‑cell omics, patient sample analyses, and other approaches.
• Present work broadly and publish discoveries in peer‑reviewed journals.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree.
• Experience in cancer biology and/or mouse genetics.
• Strong record of productivity.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team.