Post-Doctoral Research Fellow- Medical Oncology- Lab of Dr. Claudia Capparelli

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join our research program to investigate the mechanisms underlying tumor heterogeneity and plasticity in melanoma with the goal of identifying novel treatment strategies for melanoma patients. Our research aims to identify and target pathway dependencies and vulnerabilities in drug tolerant persister cells in order to prevent metastasis and improve treatment options for melanoma patients. Additional research interests include: i) characterizing alterations that occur in the Extra Cellular Matrix during the establishment of drug tolerance and ii) investigate therapies that mediate changes within the tumor immune microenvironment as an approach to improve response to immunotherapies. Understanding alterations in the tumor microenvironment could ultimately lead to the identification of novel therapeutic approaches for the treatment of melanoma. Our research ranges from fundamental molecular mechanisms to clinical applications utilizing molecular and cellular biology, 3D cell culture, flow cytometry, omics studies, and mouse models. For more information please check out: https://research.jefferson.edu/labs/researcher/capparelli-research.html

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees