May 2017
The Buck Institute is the only independent institute in the U.S. devoted solely to research on aging and age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer, arthritis, diabetes, and stroke. Our mission is to increase the healthspan, the healthy years of life. Awarded a federal grant to establish interdisciplinary research in a new field called Geroscience, [...]
Find out moreSeeking an experienced research associate who is energetic, enthusiastic, and enjoys collaborative and independent science. The focus of the lab is stem cell biology and epigenetics. Since eye diseases are the first human disorders for which clinical trials for embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cell-derived tissue transplantation are being conducted, you will be at the [...]
Find out moreJune 2017
What You'll Do: Â Highly motivated scientists who will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team, composed of Molecular Cancer and Computational biologists. Field of research is molecular oncology, specifically we will dissect the role of Methyltransferases in tumor initiation and maintenance. Â What You'll Bring: Strong background in Molecular Biology, Epigenetic mechanisms of [...]
Find out moreJOB DESCRIPTION: Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career. The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. Designs [...]
Find out moreThe Fan lab at the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC) is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated research scientist to join our research team. The successful applicant will work closely with Dr. Fan and research fellows in the lab in the ongoing research in epigenetics. This individual is expected to keep daily laboratory notes. Other [...]
Find out moreThe lab is expanding their work on the molecular underpinnings of metastasis and are beginning to translate their findings into novel therapeutic approaches. Novel areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the role of epigenetics and metabolism in tumor progression and metastasis. We are also focused in understanding changes in transcriptome repertoire (coding and non-coding events) and [...]
Find out moreJob summary Research Specialist: Plan, conduct and analyze complex laboratory research in ovarian cancer biology using molecular biology, biochemical techniques, tissue culture systems, and high throughput techniques. Additional responsibilities would include assisting with the management of the daily laboratory operations. Specific job duties and responsibilities would vary depending upon the course of research. Opportunities to [...]
Find out moreSUMMARY Â The primary purpose of the Research Assistant I position is to provide technical assistance in carrying out various research projects in the Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis. Â Â JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES Â Research Support:Â Provide experimental and technical support for ongoing research projects. Perform duties in accordance with general and/or specific plans. [...]
Find out moreThe successful candidate will support drug discovery projects in cancer and inflammatory disease. Specifically, he/she will work within our next generation sequencing (NGS) group and be responsible for preparing libraries for NGS studies. Responsibilities: 1. Proficiency in generating libraries for sequencing experiments, including running protocols and quality control methods. 2. Trouble-shoot and optimize sequencing protocols. [...]
Find out moreAt Guardant Health, we are committed to positively and significantly impacting patient health through technology breakthroughs that address long-standing unmet needs in oncology. As the leader in the field of liquid biopsy, Guardant Health has collected cancer genomic data from over 40,000 patients and is looking for machine learning data scientists excited about developing statistical [...]
Find out moreThe successful candidate will serve as a group leader within a multidisciplinary drug discovery organization developing novel inhibitors targeting epigenetic enzymes implicated in cancer.  This position directly reports to the Vice-President of Biological Sciences and will play a vital role in providing leadership for the Biological Sciences Department and beyond. The successful candidate will have [...]
Find out moreQualifications:Â Â All successful candidates must possess a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree(s) and work on basic mechanisms of cancer in areas complementing the existing strengths of the department. We invite applications from candidates with postdoctoral experience and a substantial publication record in broad areas of interest including: the tumor microenvironment, anti-tumor immunity, tumor metabolism, cancer cell-intrinsic [...]
Find out moreThe Braman Family Breast Cancer Institute at the University of Miami's Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center has an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Associate. This position carries out advanced independent and/or directed research to achieve the objectives of the research project. Duties assigned to this position involves using in-depth knowledge as well as organizing and implementing complex research plans, [...]
Find out moreThe Casey Laboratory at the University of Virginia seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of cancer and stem cell research with a focus on molecular and cell biology and genomics. The candidate will join an interactive group of motivated scientists in the Center for Public Health Genomics (http://cphg.virginia.edu) at the University of [...]
Find out moreThe Kladde lab at the UF Health Cancer Center in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is currently accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Associate. Â The lab investigates mechanisms of epigenetic dysregulation in cancer, focusing on establishment and maintenance of epigenetic gene silencing during cancer progression. Duties will include: Determining the molecular basis of epigenetic [...]
Find out morePosition Highlights: Dr. Michael B. Mann seeks a highly motivated, independent, and collaborative postdoctoral research fellow interested in conducting exciting inter-disciplinary research aimed at discovering and functionally testing the genetic and epigenetic drivers of skin cancer initiation, progression, and therapeutic resistance. Â The Ideal Candidate: Can demonstrate understanding of fundamental research methodologies, including how to [...]
Find out moreThe Department of Cancer Biology at University of Cincinnati has an opening for Postdoctoral Fellow to study transcriptional and epigenetic regulation of gene expression in breast cancer. The Zhang laboratory currently focuses on elucidating molecular mechanisms of gene- and tissue- specific transcriptional cofactors in breast cancer metastasis and stem cells fate determination by using a [...]
Find out moreTwo postdoctoral positions are available in the Stem Cell and Leukemia Program established in the laboratory of Dr. Nadia Carlesso in the Gehr Family Center for Leukemia Research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope. Â Â Our laboratory investigates the link between inflammation and leukemogenesis and the contribution of the bone marrow microenvironment [...]
Find out morePostdoctoral position: Characterizing cancer progression and metastasis To develop and characterize solid cancer model systems in order to study epigenetic changes contributing to cancer progression and metastasis. These models will aid in the discovery of promising targets and evaluation of treatment strategies. The overall goal of these pre-clinical studies will be to provide supporting data [...]
Find out morePostdoctoral positions are immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Jian Xu, in the Children’s Research Institute of UT Southwestern Medical Center to study the functional genomics of stem cells and cancer.  The laboratory focuses on the intersection of transcriptional control with stem cell biology, hematopoiesis and cancer. We employ epigenetics, functional genomics, genome editing, [...]
Find out moreTo be considered for this position, you must apply at www.pfizercareers.com and search for Job ID 1053047 We seek a driven and accomplished postdoctoral fellow to join the cancer epigenetics group within the Oncology R&D (ORD) unit of Pfizer’s Worldwide R&D (WRD) division in La Jolla, California. The successful candidate will collaborate with our cancer-immunopharmacology [...]
Find out morePosition Summary and Key Responsibilities Develops an independent, NIH-funded research program in the field of hematological malignancies, serves as director of the Division of Epigenetic and Transcriptional Engineering, leads a group of postdoctoral scientists, provides mentorship and scientific guidance, oversees experimental studies in his/her laboratory, publishes high-quality research manuscripts, develops research grant proposals for consideration [...]
Find out moreApplications are invited for a post-doctoral position in the laboratory of Dr. Tulin. The position is planned for at least three years, with a possibility of renewal. The successful applicants will conduct research on epigenetic regulation of development and cancer. The primary research focus of Dr. Tulin’s lab is on fundamentals of chromatin regulation and [...]
Find out moreJOB OVERVIEW Under direct supervision and with training provided, the Staff Research Associate I (SRA I) will provide research assistance for the Munster Laboratory in the Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine. The research program in the Munster laboratory focuses on the epigenetic modulation of therapy resistance, with a focus on improving treatments for breast [...]
Find out moreWe are seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow to study (1) the biology of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T and NK cells and characterize these CAR-T and CAR-NK cells for development of innovative therapies for chronic HIV infection and HIV-related malignancy with the ultimate goal of administering them to patients as part of a future clinical [...]
Find out morePosition Summary and Key Responsibilities: We are looking for a highly motivated and well organized Postdoctoral Fellow to become an integral part of Pichiorri Lab, within the Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Stem Cell Transplantation Institute, City of Hope Cancer Center, Duarte, California. Our long-term goal is to elucidate the molecular mechanism(s) underlying the development [...]
Find out moreThe University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center invites applications from outstanding candidates at the level of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. Faculty with expertise in the following areas are of specific interest: cancer microenvironment, cancer genomics, epigenetic regulation, oxidative stress, mitochondria and cancer metabolism, DNA repair, and signal transduction. The successful candidate must have a [...]
Find out moreThe Assistant Professor will be expected to perform research to identify the causes of brain tumors in children and develop new treatments for these deadly cancers as part of the Pediatric Neuro- Oncology Research Program at Texas Children’s Cancer Center (BCM). The Assistant Professor will help to build a research program related to the genetic [...]
Find out moreThe University of Chicago's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology seeks a full-time Research Assistant Professor to study the biology of ovarian cancer with a focus on the microenvironment and knowledge of epigenetic mechanisms in cancer. The study involves complex, multi-cellular high-throughput screening to discover novel compounds that inhibit ovarian cancer metastasis. The primary activity of [...]
Find out moreOBJECTIVES: We are looking for a Computational Biologist to provide scientific insight from large and diverse biological datasets. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated team of scientists to form data driven decisions, propose actionable and testable solutions to identify and progress novel cancer therapeutics. The candidate will be expected to contribute [...]
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