Post Doctoral Fellow - Department of Cancer Biology - Lab of Dr. Elda Grabocka
About The Position
We are looking for a driven Postdoctoral Fellow to spearhead a groundbreaking project delving into the mechanistic connection between Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and the aggressive advancement of Pancreatic Cancer. This is a high-impact, interdisciplinary project that integrates preclinical mouse models, innovative molecular and cell biology techniques, and epidemiological data to redefine our understanding of pancreatic cancer risk factors and uncover new therapeutic targets Supported by substantial external funding, this research will be carried out in close partnership with specialists in surgical oncology, bioinformatics, and biostatistics. What We Offer - Interdisciplinary Training: Comprehensive training in PDAC biology, in vivo cancer modeling, and molecular signaling. - Access to State-of-the-Art Resources: Utilize our robust PDAC and fatty liver disease bio-repository, high-end imaging platforms, and advanced sequencing facilities. - Strong Collaborative Environment: Collaborate closely with a dedicated team of translational scientists, surgeons, bioinformaticians, and biostatisticians (Drs. Hien Dang, Ph.D and Scott Koeneman,PhD) within a prolific, translational cancer center. - Career Advancement: We are committed to the career development of our postdocs, with an expected outcome of high-impact publications and preparation for a successful transition to an independent research career (e.g., K-awards, R01 applications
Requirements
- Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related fields.
- Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications.
- Extensive practical experience with cancer mouse models.
- Proficiency in molecular and cellular techniques.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Previous exposure to Tumor Immunology/TME, Metabolism, or Liver Disease is advantageous
Benefits
- Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
- Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
- All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
