Post-Doctoral Research Fellow- Lab of Dr. Christine Eischen- Cancer Biology

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Eischen Laboratory utilizes multiple advanced approaches to study molecular, biochemical, immunological, and/or genetic mechanisms of cancer cell survival and growth with the goal of identifying potential targetable vulnerabilities in both hematologic and solid tumors. Our multi-disciplinary research investigates several aggressive, challenging to treat, and high relapse rate cancers, specifically lymphomas, triple negative breast, high grade serous ovarian, and oral squamous cell carcinoma. Current available projects for postdoctoral fellows include studying the 1) immunological effects of targeted degradation of oncogenic drivers of cancers (priority project), 2) integrating targeted approaches for cancer cell vulnerabilities and overcoming survival mechanisms, and 3) global and specific protein and cellular consequences with targeted loss of specific E3 ligases. We seek postdoctoral fellows who will be defending their PhD or MD/PhD soon or have graduated within the last 1.5 years. The outstanding postdoctoral training environment includes strong mentorship and career development, interdisciplinary collaborations, state-of-the-art core facilities as well as publishing consequential manuscripts, pursuing fellowship funding, and support for independent research directions. Interested individuals should send a cover letter describing their research interests, a current CV, and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Eischen at [email protected]. Applicants must be currently approved to work in the U.S. and be skilled in cancer research techniques. Preference will be given to applicants that are NIH training grant eligible.

Requirements

• High motivation and commitment to research
• Experience with at least two of immunological, molecular, biochemical, mouse, and/or in vitro patient cell models.
• Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate in a team
• Record of peer-reviewed publications
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Applicants must be currently approved to work in the U.S. and be skilled in cancer research techniques.

Nice To Haves

• It is advantageous to have tumor immune microenvironment and/or tumor immunology research experience.
• Preference will be given to applicants that are NIH training grant eligible.

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