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Summary/Scope

A postdoctoral position is available to join the Myeloma Disease group based in Summit New Jersey for a  post-doctoral fellow to pursue a project investigating the role of genetic and epigenetic changes in Myeloma patients using cell lines and patient samples. The candidate is required to have a strong background in disease or mechanism based studies using modern experimental and computational methods. While understanding of epigenetics and epigenetic experimental approaches are not essential, it is highly desirable. Knowledge of myeloma is desirable but not required.

Qualifications

Prerequisites:

PhD in cancer biology, genetics, epigenetics

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Prior experience in molecular, cellular, functional and computational methods
• Experience in heme malignancy related areas
• Ability to formulate experimental ideas
• Demonstrated writing and commutation skills
• Ability work in a collaborative team science environment