Job Description
Thank you for your interest. Please note, the purpose of this posting is to recruit for on-going and future positions.
Pay Rate: $34 hr. - $37.55 hr.
Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at theBeckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.
A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Sangeeta Dhawan, at the Arthur Riggs Diabetes and Metabolism Research Institute. We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow interested in studying the epigenetic regulation of pancreatic beta-cell mass in health and diabetes.
Our lab’s primary focus is understanding beta cell failure from a developmental perspective. We are interested in the dynamics of beta-cell heterogeneity, islet organization and cell-cell interaction in fetal and neonatal development. The Dhawan lab utilizes genetic mouse models, molecular biology, imaging and epigenetic techniques to study the cellular identity, function, remodeling, and survival of beta-cells in physiological and pathological conditions.
To apply, please submitted your CV and a list of three references to our portal or to Dr. Dhawan directly at [email protected].
For more information on Dr. Dhawan and her research please visit here.
As a successful candidate, you will:
· Have a willingness to learn and establish new methodologies and research directions
· Have extensive experience in molecular biology and rodent models
· Have experience with epigenetic techniques
Your qualifications should include:
· PhD in Molecular, Cellular or Developmental Biology.
· Strong interest in diabetes research.
· Extensive experience with basic molecular biology skills.
· Extensive experience in handling animal models.
· Experience with tissue collection, histology, immunohistochemistry, and cell sorting.
· Experience with cell culture, immunofluorescence, and flow cytometry.
· Experience with epigenetic and single cell methods preferred.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please click here.
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The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
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