Postdoctoral Fellow - Precision Oncology of Gastrointestinal Cancers

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Devise, plan, document, and advance basic science and translational projects in genetics, epigenetics, and precision oncology of gastrointestinal cancers.
• Generate data for grant applications and prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Work closely with other team members and external collaborators, including presenting progress internally or externally.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

• Ph.D., MD, or MD/Ph.D., with a strong background and profound knowledge in oncology, cancer biology, immunology, or immunotherapy.
• Previous experience working with human specimens and developing novel, innovative cancer biomarkers.
• Evidence of scientific rigor and excellence as documented by high-impact peer-reviewed publications.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English.
• A strong track record of relevant original, peer-reviewed publications as a first author.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced research environment and manage multiple projects and collaborations.
• Effective skills in oral and written communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Adaptable to changes in technological and scientific directions.

Skills

• Development of cell-free DNA (mutation and methylation), RNA, and exosomal-based liquid assays for early cancer detection, prognosis, and predictive responses to chemotherapies and targeted drugs.
• Studying the genetic and epigenetic basis of GI cancers (e.g., aberrant DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding RNAs).
• Understanding the biological implications of the gut microbiome and its translational application in gastrointestinal cancers.
• The genetic basis of early-onset colorectal cancer (EO-CRC) and familial/hereditary colorectal cancer.
• The role of extracellular vesicles/exosomes in cancer pathogenesis and their role as disease biomarkers.
• The role of the tumor microenvironment, stem cells, immune regulation, and identification of novel targeted therapies.
• Cancer prevention and adjunctive role of natural and integrative therapy approaches.

Benefits

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

Pay

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

Schedule

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

Contact

If you are interested, please send your CV directly to Dr. Goel at ajgoel@coh.org.

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