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Postdoctoral Positions in Functional Transcriptomics, Cell Signaling, and Cancer Immunotherapy

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Philadelphia, PA
Role Type
Research
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Job overview

The Thomas-Tikhonenko laboratory is recruiting postdoctoral fellows for newly funded basic and translational research on aberrant mRNA splicing, cancer vulnerabilities, and therapeutic targets. Projects span hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, combining mechanistic studies with development of novel immunotherapies. The lab is based at the Colket Translational Research Building of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, near research programs at the University of Pennsylvania and partner institutes.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

RNA BiologyCancer Genetics/GenomicsCell SignalingImmunotherapyBioinformatics

Qualifications

PhD, MD, DVM or EquivalentStrong Research AccomplishmentsFederal Training Grant Eligibility

Full job description

The Thomas-Tikhonenko laboratory (https://www.med.upenn.edu/andrei-thomas-t-lab/) is recruiting postdoctoral fellows to pursue newly funded basic and translational research projects aimed at elucidating the role of aberrant mRNA splicing in defining cancer vulnerabilities and identifying new targets for therapy. Our research spans hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, combining mechanistic studies with the development of novel immunotherapies. Please visit the lab website for ongoing projects, recent publications, and current members. We are located in the Colket Translational Research Building of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, which shares a contiguous campus with the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. This setting provides ample opportunities for interactions with the NCI-designated Abramson Cancer Center, the Institute for Immunology and Immune Health, the Institute for Biomedical Informatics, and other research programs.

We seek ambitious scientists who thrive on challenges, enjoy working in a highly collaborative and dynamic research environment, and are eager to make their marks. Strong candidates will hold PhD, MD, DVM, or equivalent doctoral degrees and have demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following fields: RNA biology, cancer genetics/genomics, cell signaling, immunotherapy, or bioinformatics. Recent graduates with strong research accomplishments in adjacent areas are also encouraged to apply. Eligibility for federal training grants is a plus but not a requirement.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until all positions are filled. Applications should be sent through Interfolio using the link below and include: 1) C over Letter succinctly describing past accomplishments and current research interests ; 2) C urriculum vitae; 3) C ontact information f or three professional references.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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