Postdoctoral Fellow
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Before you apply
SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationUnited States-California-Monrovia
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentHematological Malignancies Translational Science, Department of Pediatrics, and Gehr Family Center for Leukemia Research
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 26, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live2d ago
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PhD or M.D. with a strong background in molecular biology, immunology, or cancer biology
Strong experience in induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) establishment
Deep understanding of the entire reprogramming process from sourcing to characterization
Literature knowledge of one of the research areas mentioned
Evidence of scientific rigor and excellence as documented by peer-reviewed publications
Strong trouble shooting skills
Strong team player with excellent communication skills
Fluency in English, both spoken and written
Conduct the research project independently
Supervise research intern in the lab
Write research papers, protocols and organize data for grant application
Excellent communication skills
Experience in sequencing or protein structural data analysis is highly preferred
Background with pharmacology, cell therapy or antibody engineering is also desired
Skills
iPSC
high-throughput CRISPR genetic screen
sequencing
protein structural data analysis
About the company
Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at theBeckman 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.
About the role
A Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity is immediately available for the highly motivated individual in the laboratory of Ling Li, Ph.D., in the Department of Hematological Malignancies Translational Science, Department of Pediatrics, and Gehr Family Center for Leukemia Research.
Responsibilities
You will directly work on the following projects:
1)
Development of induced pluripotent stem cell-based human disease models
2)
Understanding the role of immunity during tumorigenesis as well as disease relapses in order to design novel inhibitors, CAR-T cell therapy and antibody-based approach to intervene the malignancies
3)
Identification of novel therapeutic target using high-throughput CRISPR genetic screen (e.g., metabolic pathway, mitochondria structure) in immune cells
The Li group conducts the most forefront science and is highly productive with publications in high-impact journals in the past five years, Nature Cancer (2024, 2026), Blood (2022, 2019, 2019), Blood Cancer Journal (2022), Cell Stem Cell (2018). The Li research program is supported by multiple NIH (R01s), American Cancer Society, The Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and several other prestigious private awards.
As a successful candidate you will:
· Conduct the research project independently in one of listed research areas
· Supervise research intern in the lab
· Write the research papers, protocols and organize data for grant application
· Excellent communication skills, as the basis of internal or external collaboration
Your qualifications should include:
· PhD or M.D. with a strong background and profound knowledge in the field of either molecular biology, immunology, cancer biology, experience in sequencing or protein structural data analysis is highly preferred. Background with pharmacology, cell therapy or antibody engineering is also desired.
· strong experience in induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) establishment possesses a deep understanding of the entire reprogramming process, from the sourcing of somatic cells to the final characterization and banking of high-quality, pluripotent lines. This expertise involves mastering numerous technical challenges, staying current with diverse reprogramming methods, and implementing rigorous quality control throughout the workflow.
· Literature knowledge of one of the research areas mentioned above.
· Evidence of scientific rigor and excellence as documented by peer-reviewed publications, strong trouble shooting skills
· Strong team player with excellent communication skills and fluency in English, both spoken and written.
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits
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