Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Liver Cancer Pathogenesis and Immunobiology

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Liver cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality world-wide and continues to rise in incidence.  The Saha Laboratory is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral fellows interested in exploring the fundamental mechanisms driving this disease and, further, whether these pathways present liabilities that can be exploited for cancer therapy.

Successful candidates will learn to generate and exploit a series of cancer model systems including genetically engineered murine models (GEMMs), patient-derived xenografts and novel human cancer cell lines to understand fundamental pathogenic mechanisms underlying liver cancer. To answer these questions the laboratory uses state-of-the-art techniques in animal models and murine genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, metabolism, RNA profiling, proteomics, pharmacology, genomics and computational biology.

Qualified applicants will have recently obtained a PhD and/or MD, or be nearing completion of their graduate studies and have an interest in cancer research. A track record of productive research is strongly preferred. Applicants with specific expertise in biochemistry, cell biology, cancer genomics, animal models, immunology or computational biology are highly encouraged to apply. Proficiency in written and verbal English is required. Fellowship opportunities are available through several philanthropic and government organizations; and recruits who join the lab will be supported in their applications.

 

Please apply by submitting a CV, a brief description of past research experiences and future goals (not more than 1-2 pages) and contact information for three references.

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