Candidates are expected to have a demonstrated record of excellence in research supported by NIH grants. The individual will complement departmental programs in one or more of these areas: 1) stem cell and regenerative biology 2) epigenetics and transcriptional regulation; 3) single cell transcriptomics and computational biology; 4) optogenetic tools to dissect cell signaling;  5) [...]

A position is available for a Research Associate in the laboratory of Dr. Katherine Chiappinelli, Ph. D. at the George Washington Cancer Center (https://smhs.gwu.edu/cancercenter/) and the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, & Tropical Medicine (https://smhs.gwu.edu/microbiology/) at George Washington University in Washington, DC. Dr. Chiappinelli’s laboratory focuses on the epigenetic control of gene expression in cancer, specifically [...]

Dr. Roberts’ lab studies the epigenetic regulation of gene expression. In particular we are studying chromatin-modifying proteins with a major focus on the SWI/SNF (BAF) chromatin remodeling/tumor suppressor complex and its relationship to cancers. Recent studies have revealed that genes encoding subunits of the SWI/SNF complex are mutated in over 20% of all cancers, a [...]

MITM is searching for a full-time Research Assistant for Dr.Chiappinelli’s laboratory at the George Washington Cancer Center (https://smhs.gwu.edu/cancercenter/) and the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, & Tropical Medicine. Dr. Chiappinelli’s laboratory focuses on the epigenetic control of gene expression in cancer, specifically of immune signaling in and from tumor cells. Our goal is to use epigenetic therapies [...]

An Associate Scientist position is available in the Pathology Biomarker Development laboratory in the Department of Pathology. This lab studies molecular biomarkers of diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic significance for diseases affecting St. Jude patients. We evaluate the feasibility and clinical utility of novel assays in order to determine whether they may be integrated into clinical [...]

DATA SCIENTIST Computer Science and Software Engineering GRAIL is a life sciences company whose mission is to detect cancer early when it can be cured. GRAIL is using the power of high-intensity sequencing, population-scale clinical trials, and state of the art Computer Science and Data Science to enhance the scientific understanding of cancer biology and [...]

A Research Specialist position (mid-range) is available for a motivated, enthusiastic and organized candidate to help with work on studying mechanisms regulating T cell development and differentiation as well as characterizing their role in tumor immunity. The chosen candidate will develop and work independently on a research project as directed by the principal investigator in [...]

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a newly funded project to investigate T cell responses in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, using mouse models and patient samples, in the laboratory of Dr. Karen Taraszka Hastings at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. Other ongoing projects in our laboratory include studies of [...]

A postdoctoral position is immediately available in epigenetic regulation of neural stem cell differentiation. We are interested in studying cell cycle or cell fate-dependent regulation of chromatin remodeling along with coordinated transcriptional regulation. We focus on an aberration in neural differentiation during aging and tumorigenesis. We are looking for a motivated candidate with strong work [...]

Positions of two postdoctoral scientists are open now in the Chen laboratory (https://www.cityofhope.org/faculty/jianjun-chen). Our group is interested in discovering novel genetic and epigenetic regulations and deciphering their underlying molecular mechanisms in normal developmental processes (e.g., hematopoiesis) and tumorigenesis (e.g., leukemogenesis). We cover research areas with relevance to Hematology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology, with an emphasis on [...]

The key responsibilities will be: Lead development and implementation of translational medicine strategies for Oncology compounds  Apply multiple genomic and biochemical technology platforms to demonstrate target engagement, develop and implement patient selection and diagnostic strategies. Partner with clinical and discovery groups to create high quality biomarker strategies in the clinic Implement potential novel bioanalytical platforms [...]

The Human Genetics Department at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Associate. This position will carry out advanced independent and/or directed research to achieve the objectives of the research project. Duties assigned to this position will require an in-depth knowledge of a specialized field, process, and [...]

A full-time post-doctoral computational biologist position is available in the Knoechel Lab Institute (http://knoechellab.dana-farber.org/) in the Department of Pediatric Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer for a highly motivated computational biologist to join our translational and basic research efforts in cancer epigenetics. Our research focuses on the application of epigenomic approaches and low cell number technologies to discover [...]

Must have Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent.  Must have experience in one or more of the following areas: tumor immunology, animal models, immunological techniques to study the role of various proteins in tumor development, molecular and cellular biology, cancer cell biology, protein crystallography, biological computation/informatics, stem cell regulation, signal transduction, gene expression, epigenetics, drug development, functional [...]

A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the EpiCenter in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. The research will focus on determining the molecular mechanisms underlying adverse pediatric outcomes. The successful candidate will employ integrative molecular epidemiologic methods for the assessments of adverse pediatric outcomes, including structural birth defects [...]

The Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at the Columbia University Medical Center is recruiting an Associate Research Scientist in the laboratory of Dr. Kevin Gardner. The incumbent will study the basic mechanisms of epigenetic gene regulation in breast cancer. The position will have an integrated focus on fundamental mechanisms of chromatin-based transcriptional control and [...]

Required Skills: Extensive experience identifying epigenetic signatures resulting from pathology (such as viral infection or cancer) Experience with high-throughput assays for identifying epigenetic modifications (e.g., next-gen sequencing, microarrays, pyrosequencing, etc.) Demonstrated experience analyzing genome-wide methylation profiling or chromatin remodeling Knowledge of virology or other infectious disease models strongly preferred Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication [...]

The Department of Cancer Biology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center invites applicants for a full-time term tenure track academic appointment at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. We seek exceptional scientists or physician scientists with demonstrated dedication to solving fundamental questions about the origin, progression, dissemination, and resistance to therapy [...]

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. The successful applicant will have experience in the field of Genome Editing & Functional Cancer Genomics and will creatively leverage the CRISPR/Cas9 or similar [...]

A Senior Research Worker is available in Dr. Chao Lu's lab investigating molecular mechanisms of chromatin and epigenetic regulation and its implications for human cancer. The senior research worker will serve as a lab manager in charge of ordering supplies, maintaining lab stocks and maintaining transgenic mouse breeding colonies, including genotyping and husbandry. He/she will [...]

We are looking to add an integral member to our team who will join a fast-paced department and be able to juggle multiple and evolving priorities. We are a small, agile, and cross-functional team – so we need a dynamic self-starter to hit the ground running and work well in a fluid, collaborative setting! As [...]

Postdoc Positions Focusing on Gene Regulation in Cancer Progression Multiple postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Jason Liu (http://molecularmedicine.uthscsa.edu/FAC_Research.aspx?facID=206) in the Department of Molecular Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio The focus of the lab is studying enhancer function and epigenetic mechanism in gene regulation in [...]

A postdoctoral position is available to work at the interface of cancer epigenetics and translational therapeutics for head and neck malignancies. The position will be supported by a new NIH R01 award and industry-sponsored agreements in the Division of Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Our research program aims to [...]

A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the EpiCenter in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. The research will focus on determining the molecular mechanisms underlying adverse pediatric outcomes. The successful candidate will employ integrative molecular epidemiologic methods for the assessments of adverse pediatric outcomes, including structural birth defects [...]

A postdoctoral position is immediately available within the Masri Lab at the University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine). The Masri lab employs a systemic approach to understanding cancer metabolism that is linked to the circadian clock, the biological pacemaker that regulates diurnal physiology. We are interested in two research questions. The first question relates to [...]

Client Quanticel Research, a drug division of Client Pharmaceuticals, is committed to the development of breakthrough medicines for the treatment of cancer. Our proprietary platform for single-cell analysis of the cancer genome enables the discovery of first-in-class oncology therapeutics.  CQR seeks a scientist to join our vibrant interdisciplinary team to develop and facilitate interpretation of [...]

The Wistar Institute has an opening for a Research Assistant in the laboratory of Dr. Rugang Zhang to perform research in which explores epigenetic approaches to ovarian cancer using tissue culture and patient-derived xenograft models.  The candidate will work on a project sponsored by a pharmaceutical company to explore epigenetic therapy in ovarian cancer. The [...]

The Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine department is looking for a candidate that will work under the direct supervision of Dr. Mei-Yi Wu. He or she will be responsible for carrying out the research experiments. He or she will also participate in the weekly lab meeting, and present and discuss the progress of the project with [...]

RESEARCH SCIENTIST, Koch Institute (KI) for Integrative Cancer Research-J&J Lung Cancer Initiative Collaboration (multiple positions), to contribute to three KI laboratories involved in research regarding the discovery and development of therapeutics and diagnostics that may be useful treating, preventing, intercepting, and/or diagnosing diseases specifically focused on lung cancer. The Jacks Laboratory will focus on genetic [...]