Job Description
Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at theBeckman 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.
The laboratories of Dr. Le Xuan Truong Nguyen in the Department of Hematological Malignancies and Translational Sciences are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Postdoctoral Fellow to join a collaborative and well-established research team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead independent projects focused on cancer biology and drug development, with strong potential for publication in high-impact journals. Our research aims to uncover fundamental mechanisms of leukemogenesis and solid tumor progression, with a particular emphasis on identifying novel therapeutic targets and resistance pathways.
Current projects explore the prognostic significance of genetic and epigenetic biomarkers in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and other solid cancers. We are especially interested in therapeutic strategies that exploit mitochondrial vulnerabilities, including the use of nucleoside analogs, small GTPase inhibitors, natural plant-derived compounds, and immunotherapies. Candidates with a strong background in molecular biology, cancer research, or pharmacology who are passionate about translational science are encouraged to apply.
As a successful candidate you will:
- Lead and execute experimental projects, both in vitro and in vivo
- Analyze data, interpret results, and report findings
- Collaborate with PI and team on experimental design and execution
- Write and contribute to scientific papers and grant proposals
- Perform in vitro techniques including cell culture, western blot, qPCR, cloning, and more
- Conduct in vivo procedures such as injections, blood collection, and organ harvesting
Your qualifications should include:
- A Ph.D. or M.D. in a relevant biomedical or life sciences field.
- Strong background inmolecular signaling,cancer biology, andleukemia research.
- Demonstrated experience withmurine modelsand in vivo experimentation.
- Additional expertise inimmunologyis highly desirable.
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $34.00 - $37.55 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.