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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW - 10033128
Duarte, CACity 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.
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 Postdoctoral Fellowship position is readily available in the laboratory of Dr. Wendong Huang in Arthur Riggs Diabetes and Metabolism Research Institute at City of Hope. You will work on projects related to the molecular mechanisms underlying the aging-related diabetes development using genetically engineered mouse models and multiple omics approaches. You will also need to be familiar with the techniques in gut microbiota and metabolomics analyses.
Our research interests include:
1) Liver-gut and microbiota crosstalk as metabolic mediators in regulating both normal physiology and pathogenesis.
2) Development of novel drugs to treat MASH, diabetes, and cancer.
For more information on Dr. Wendong Huang’s research, please visit here.
Your qualifications should include:
· A Ph.D. or M.D. degree in broad biomedical sciences.
· Proficiency in biochemical techniques, molecular biology skills, and cell culture.
· Research experience with in vivo animal models.
· Evidence of scientific rigor and excellence as documented by peer-reviewed publications.
· Good communication skills and fluency in English, both spoken and written.
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.