Postdoctoral Scholar in Liquid Biopsies and Cancer Biology

About the role

The Tabrizi Lab at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine seeks two Postdoctoral Scholars to join a team focused on leveraging liquid biopsies for diagnostic and therapeutic applications in cancer.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects studying the biology of extracellular nucleic acids
• Study the modulation of extracellular nucleic acids for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
• Apply these technologies to track normal tissue toxicity and tumor response during cancer therapy
• Present findings at national and international meetings
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals

Requirements

• PhD, MD or MD/PhD degree
• Background in molecular biology, genomics, cancer biology, and/or bioengineering
• Previous experience in immunology and with mouse models preferred but not required
• Strong track record of productivity
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, and leadership skills

Qualifications

• Outstanding and highly motivated candidate
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency preferred

Skills

• Strong scientific background
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Broad translational and clinical applications
• Multidisciplinary and scientifically rich environment
• Opportunity to present and publish research findings

Pay

• Details TBA

Schedule

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Contact Information

To apply, please provide the following through Interfolio using the link below:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter summarizing research experiences and career goals
• Contact information for three references

Please direct any questions to Dr. Shervin Tabrizi (shervin.tabrizi@pennmedicine.upenn.edu)