Visiting Scientist – Murphy Lab
The Wistar Institute•Philadelphia, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Wistar Institute has an opening for a Visiting Scientist to join the laboratory of Dr. Maureen Murphy. This role will focus on studying the p53 tumor suppressor protein using chromatin biology techniques and mouse models. The lab investigates the genetics of the p53 tumor suppressor protein, specifically focusing on genetic variants of p53 found in populations of African-descent (P47S and Y107H) and Ashkenazi Jewish descent (G334R). The research aims to understand how these genetic variants of p53 affect cancer risk and the effectiveness of cancer therapy.
Requirements
- PhD (or equivalent) degree or close to obtaining a doctoral degree.
- Expertise in genomics.
- Expertise in pre-clinical models.
Responsibilities
- Study the p53 tumor suppressor protein using chromatin biology techniques and mouse models.
- Investigate genetic variants of p53 in populations of African-descent and Ashkenazi Jewish descent.
- Understand the impact of these genetic variants of p53 on cancer risk and cancer therapy efficacy.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
