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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW - EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES - 10034111

Duarte, CA

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. 

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise. 

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.


Pay Rate: $34.25 - $37.82 per hour

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at 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. Tijana Jovanovic-Talisman. Biological nanoparticles that are continuously shed by cells – namely extracellular vesicles (EVs) – are an emerging and exciting strategy for performing minimally invasive diagnoses. Because EVs are loaded with disease-specific molecules, they represent an excellent source of biomarkers. The project involves employing super-resolution microscopy approaches to characterize extracellular vesicles that contain disease-specific molecules. Ultimately, the goal is to develop a new platform to perform molecular level diagnoses for precision medicine.

About Dr. Jovanovic-Talisman: Tijana Jovanovic-Talisman, PhD is an Associate Professor in the department of Cancer Biology and Molecular Medicine. Her team is investigating biological processes that are critical to the progression of cancer and other diseases by using quantitative super-resolution microscopy.

For more information on the Jovanovic-Talisman Lab, please click here.

As a successful candidate, you will:

  • Purify EVs from cultured cells and plasma using different analytical platforms.

  • Perform imaging experiments using super-resolution microscopy.

  • Complete image data analysis to characterize extracellular vesicles.

Your qualifications should include:

  • A Ph.D. degree in Cell Biology, Bioengineering, Biophysics, or a related discipline is required with no more than 3 years of postdoctoral training.

  • Experience in quantitative microscopy and extracellular vesicle research.

  • Ability to carry out independent research and prepare manuscripts for publication.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience with super-resolution microscopy, coding (Phyton, Matlab), and machine learning is preferred.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, pleaseCLICK HERE.

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