Postdoctoral Scientist

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Organization: CPMC-California Pacific Med Center

Position Overview: Under general supervision, this position is responsible for designing and executing experiments, completing and interpreting data analyses and contributing to manuscripts for the cancer research program at the Sutter Health Research Institute (SHRI). The studies are focused on translational oncology, with a major focus on brain tumor research (including glioblastoma, meningioma, and brain metastases models), aiming to improve individualized care for cancer patients. The post-doctoral fellow will join a multi-disciplinary team at SHRI whose approaches will include pharmacological, in vitro, and in vivo functional studies and molecular genetics.

Job Description :

EDUCATION

PhD in field of study related to mentor's research area

OR MD-Doctor of Medicine

OR Other: Degree from a foreign medical school that is recognized as equivalent to an MD

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

For laboratory fellows, advanced knowledge of laboratory methods

For non-laboratory fellows, advanced knowledge of epidemiology, clinical research methods, and biostatistics

PREFERRED SKILLS

Advanced knowledge of laboratory methods and proficiency in a wide range of molecular biology techniques including but not limited to cell culture, qPCR, Western blot, IHC, RNASeq, cell viability assays, and migration/invasion assays is strongly desired.

Experience with primary human patient-derived tumor cell culture and mouse models is strongly desired.

Experience with orthotopic intracranial mouse implantations is desired, but not required.

Experience with processing and dissociating human tumor samples is desired, but not required.

Computational and data analysis skills and proficiency in the Microsoft Suite of software is strongly desired.

Familiarity with preparing manuscripts for publication, data for poster and oral presentations, and grant applications for career development is desired.

Knowledge of pharmacology and cancer signaling pathways is desired.

Ability to work independently (while still under guidance of the principal investigator) to design and execute experiments and analyze and interpret data is needed.

Job Shift: Days

Schedule: Full Time

Days of the Week: Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements: As Needed

Benefits: Yes

Unions: No

Position Status: Exempt

Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Status: Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $92,227.20 to $138,340.80 / annual salary

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.