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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW - CANCER RESEARCH - 10033255

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.

The Dr. M. James You laboratory in the Department of Pathology at City of Hope is looking for a talented Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct basic and translational research on hematologic malignancies, including leukemias, lymphomas, and myeloid neoplasms. The fellow will lead and support projects focused on the genetic, epigenetic, and molecular mechanisms driving disease initiation and progression, using a combination of mouse models, patient-derived samples, and high-throughput technologies, including next-generation sequencing, flow cytometry, and immunohistochemistry. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the interface of research and clinical pathology, contribute to high-impact publications, and gain mentorship in translational cancer biology and academic career development.

For more information about Dr. You’s lab, please visit here.

As a successful candidate, you will:

  • Lead independent and collaborative projects investigating the molecular and cellular basis of hematologic malignancies.

  • Work with mouse models, human tumor samples, and high-throughput technologies (e.g., next-generation sequencing, flow cytometry, and immunohistochemistry).

  • Analyze genomic, transcriptomic, and phenotypic data to identify mechanisms of cancer progression and therapeutic resistance.

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, pathologists, and clinicians.

  • Contribute to the preparation of high-impact publications, grant proposals, and scientific presentations.

  • Receive mentorship in experimental design, translational research, and career development.

Your qualifications should include:

  • A PhD, MD or MD/PhD in molecular biology, cancer genetics, cancer biology, pathology, immunology, or a related biomedical field.

  • Familiarity with flow cytometry, RNA/DNA analysis, immunohistochemistry, or genomic technologies.

  • Demonstrated productivity through peer-reviewed publications.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Strong research background in genetic engineered mouse modeling, molecular and cellular biology; experience with hematologic malignancies or cancer genomics 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, please CLICK HERE.

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