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Postdoctoral Fellow
Postdoctoral Researcher Full-time
A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in the Deshpande lab at the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in San Diego, California, to study normal and leukemic stem cells using genomic, epigenomic, and biochemical methods. The lab is interested in cancer epigenetics with a core focus on acute myeloid leukemia using mouse models (see our recent publications Chen et al., Blood 2021 PMID: 33690798, Klein et al., Nature Communications PMID: 34226546, 2021, Sinha S et al., Nature Communications 2021 PMID: 34764240). There is also a strong interest in normal hematopoietic stem cell biology. The postdoctoral candidate will have the exciting opportunity to learn a wide variety of techniques ranging from CRISPR-based gene-editing to high-throughput screening and epigenomics in a friendly, supportive, and highly collaborative environment. The mentor will strongly support the transition to the next step of their career through relevant broad experimental expertise, exposure to presentation skills, and authorship in participating project/s.
Highly motivated candidates with a recent Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or relevant fields are encouraged to apply. Experience and expertise in cell and molecular biology (flow cytometry, cell culture, viral production and transduction, chromatin immunoprecipitation) and mouse models is highly desired, basic knowledge of data analysis using R or Python is a big plus. We are seeking collaborative individuals who are detail-oriented, with excellent communication and data organization skills.
Interested candidates should submit their current CV, contact information for 3 letters of reference to Dr. Ani Deshpande (adeshpande@sbpdiscovery.org).
Primary Responsibilities
· Research design and planning
· Experimentation and trouble-shooting
· Data collection, analysis, and interpretation
· Data recording and compliance
· Management of collaborations
· Results summarization
· Preparation of text and figures for grants and manuscripts
Required Experience
· Ph.D. in a biological science
· Experience with molecular biology, cell culture, and mouse models is required.
· Experience with epigenomic techniques (such as chromatin IP), biochemical studies, and computational data analysis (such as basic R or Python) is a big plus but not essential.
Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
· Demonstrated ability to conduct and publish research projects
· Work independently as well as in a team environment
· Be responsible and have strong time management skills
· Able to analyze and resolve issues of high/moderate complexity
· Possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills
· Demonstrate professional communication and interpersonal skills
· Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, Prism, Snapgene
The scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute are making research breakthroughs in cancer, neuroscience, immunology, and children’s disease. We are also at the forefront of finding solutions for emerging health threats such as COVID-19, where we are working to identify drugs that may help millions of people. During our more than 40 year history, we have established an NCI-designated Cancer Center, designed one of the most sophisticated drug discovery centers in the nonprofit world, and created global collaborations that are leading to preventions, treatments, and cures to improve human health.
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability – committed to the hiring, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as designated by federal, state, or local law.