Postdoctoral Fellow - Structure Based Drug Discovery

City of Hope • Monrovia, CA

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About The Position

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at 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. We currently have a Postdoctoral Fellowship position available within a research team headed by Dr. Jeff Perry, Assistant Professor, Department of Cancer Biology and Molecular Medicine, and member of the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer. The Perry laboratory uses structural biology approaches, together with small molecule and fragment-based drug discovery, computer-aided drug discovery approaches and biochemical assays to target key proteins. This funded position is for a postdoctoral trainee interested in aiding the development of novel therapeutics for treating cancer or metabolic disease.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biophysics or a related discipline is required.
• Experience in protein crystallography.
• Evidence of scientific rigor and excellence as documented by peer-reviewed publications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced research environment and manage multiple projects and collaborations.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills and fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Devise, plan, document and advance basic science-based projects in the area of structural biology and drug discovery.
• Generate data for grant applications and prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Work in close collaboration with other team members and external collaborators, including presentation of progress internally or externally.
• Train and supervise technical staff.
• Drive research towards a novel cancer therapy at the interface of science and translation, to the clinic and publish high-impact journals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees