Postdoctoral Fellow - DNA Damage for Prostate Cancer

City of Hope • Duarte, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Fellow is available in the lab of Dr. Sarah Shuck. You will provide scientific leadership for an NIH-funded research program investigating metabolic DNA damage as a driver of prostate cancer progression. You will also oversee the execution of the R01 research plan, coordinate multiple projects, and ensure timely completion of experimental milestones while working closely with the Principal Investigator.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in cancer biology, molecular biology, metabolism, biochemistry, or a related field with a strong publication record demonstrating scientific productivity.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: cancer biology, metabolism, DNA damage and repair, molecular biology, genomics, or mouse models.
• Strong experimental, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated scientific writing ability.
• Highly motivated with a commitment to developing an independent research career.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research in support of the NIH R01-funded project investigating metabolic dysfunction, DNA damage, and cancer progression.
• Utilize mouse models and CRISPR gene editing.
• Design, execute, and optimize molecular, cellular, and animal experiments with guidance from the Principal Investigator.
• Analyze, interpret, and present experimental data using rigorous statistical approaches.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant applications, progress reports, and scientific presentations.
• Collaborate with laboratory members, institutional core facilities, and external collaborators.
• Mentor graduate students, undergraduate trainees, and research staff as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and ensure compliance with institutional and federal research policies.
• Participate in laboratory meetings, scientific discussions, and the development of new research directions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree