Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate - Cancer Genomics and Therapeutics

The USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy, is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate to join our ongoing studies on cancer genomics and Therapeutics. Recent Ph.D. graduates with a successful publication record in scholarly journals are encouraged to apply.

We are translational genomics and experimental therapeutics lab that focuses on identifying and investigating novel therapeutic targets in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and developing new therapeutic strategies. Our lab is also interested in characterizing the immune repertoire of patients with AML using TCRseq analysis to be leveraged in the development of novel neoantigen prediction algorithms that can then be validated in cellular and animal models.

We seek a highly motivated scientist proficient in using routine molecular biology techniques for genomics/epigenomic studies. Hands-on experience with high throughput assays and next- generation sequencing-based platforms is required. In addition, the candidate should have a strong background in cancer biology, immunology and computational biology, bioinformatics, or biostatistics. Computational skills, including experience with bioinformatic tools and packages, are needed. Experience with data mining, especially for ‘omics’ datasets, or developing pipelines/software for large biological datasets is desired.

Responsibilities

• Immune profiling of clinical samples

• Conducting cellular, molecular, and in vivo experiments for hypothesis-driven research

• Performing computational and bioinformatic analyses

• Preparing presentations and publishing scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.

The applicant must have excellent organizational and communication skills. The individual should have experience with working in teams, as well as the ability to work independently. The postdoctoral trainees will be encouraged to submit their own fellowship and grant applications. The candidate will enjoy a highly collaborative environment as a part of the USC research community.

Applicants should attach the following:

Statement of research interests and career goals

Curriculum Vitae including bibliography

Names and contact information for three references

Minimum Education Required: Ph.D.

The annual salary for this position is $72,384. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Ph.D.