Pay Rate: $34.25 - $37.82 per hour

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman 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 message about this opportunity from the Chair, Dr. Ajay Goel:

In 2027, I am seeking to grow the Department of Molecular Diagnostics and Experimental Therapeutics at City of Hope in a major way - through the best way I know how - smart, hardworking people. Traditionally, as Chair, I might hire a Postdoc, a Staff Scientist, and a Research Professor. But I am keenly aware of the limited pool of Research Professor positions available in the marketplace. Just as importantly, in this chapter of my career, I want to help develop the most promising young minds and put them on a career path where they can thrive and bring forth the next great discoveries.

So starting today, I will be looking for 4 postdocs who will each be put on a fast-track to become a Research Professor/Staff Scientist by managing a major project with significant funding in the area(s) of Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer, Early Detection of Colorectal Adenomas and Cancers, and Early Detection of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Each postdoc will be provided with support staff as well as a $100,000 budget to pursue mutually agreed upon projects outside the major project. You will be provided all the necessary resources to succeed, including direct mentorship and support. In return for this fast-tracked approach, it is expected that you will 1) meet or exceed each agreed upon milestone, 2) publish at least 1 high-impact paper each year, 3), demonstrate leadership qualities within and outside of the department, and 4) apply for funding (for the Research Professor track).

For interested and qualified parties, please apply today as reviews will be ongoing. It is not the length of your accomplishments that matters most right now, but the potential you show to achieve great things in the future!

Dr. Goel’s research focuses on translational studies of the genomic and epigenomic characterization of various gastrointestinal cancers (GI), including colorectal, pancreatic, gastric, esophageal, and hepatocellular cancers. Our group performs cutting-edge research in GI oncology, is very productive, and publishes in high-impact journals such as Nature Cancer, Nature Communications, Nature Biotechnology, Nature Reviews Gastroenterology and Hepatology, New England Journal of Medicine, CA: A Journal for Clinicians, Gastroenterology, Cancer Cell, PNAS, JAMA Oncology, JNCI, Cancer Research, Clinical Cancer Research, Annals of Surgery, etc.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Devise, plan, document, and advance basic science and translational projects in genetics, epigenetics, and precision oncology of gastrointestinal cancers.
• Generate data for grant applications and prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Work closely with other team members and external collaborators, including presenting progress internally or externally.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Your qualifications should include:

• Ph.D., MD, or MD/Ph.D., with a strong background and profound knowledge in oncology, cancer biology, immunology, or immunotherapy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced research environment and manage multiple projects and collaborations.
• Previous experience working with human specimens and developing novel, innovative cancer biomarkers.
• Evidence of scientific rigor and excellence as documented by high-impact peer-reviewed publications.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English.
• A strong track record of relevant original, peer-reviewed publications as a first author.
• The individual must have effective skills in oral and written communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, and be adaptable to changes in technological and scientific directions.

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City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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