Summary:
Research in the Commisso lab (www.
commissolab.
com) uses a variety of cell biology techniques to study biological mechanisms that support cancer cell viability.
Our mission is to understand how metabolic stress influences the tumor ecosystem and to harness this information to develop novel therapeutic modalities for cancer.
For recent examples of our exciting work see PMID: 33653692 and PMID: 32200349.
A Postdoctoral Associate position is available to study cancer cell metabolism or the effects of cancer on brain function and inflammation.
Under limited direction, the Postdoctoral Scientist will plan and manage all aspects of a research project from research design to publication.
Duties and 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
Education and/or Experience:
Ph.
D.
in biomedical sciences.
Experience with culturing mammalian cancer cells in vitro, molecular biology techniques and using mouse models required.
Experience with immunohistochemistry and microscopy is beneficial.
Other 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, ImageJ/Fiji
Embody the Institute’s core values of Commitment, Collaboration, Communication, Community and Compassion
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Compensation:
The expected compensation for this position is between $68,016.
00 - $75,004.
80/year commensurate with experience.
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.
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Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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.
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