Post Doctoral Fellow - Department of Cancer Biology - Lab of Dr. Elda Grabocka

Job Details

We are looking for a driven Postdoctoral Fellow to spearhead a groundbreaking project delving into the mechanistic connection between Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and the aggressive advancement of Pancreatic Cancer.

Job Description

This is a high-impact, interdisciplinary project that integrates preclinical mouse models, innovative molecular and cell biology techniques, and epidemiological data to redefine our understanding of pancreatic cancer risk factors and uncover new therapeutic targets

Supported by substantial external funding, this research will be carried out in close partnership with specialists in surgical oncology, bioinformatics, and biostatistics.

What We Offer

• Interdisciplinary Training: Comprehensive training in PDAC biology, in vivo cancer modeling, and molecular signaling.

• Access to State-of-the-Art Resources: Utilize our robust PDAC and fatty liver disease bio-repository, high-end imaging platforms, and advanced sequencing facilities.

• Strong Collaborative Environment: Collaborate closely with a dedicated team of translational scientists, surgeons, bioinformaticians, and biostatisticians (Drs. Hien Dang, Ph.D and Scott Koeneman,PhD) within a prolific, translational cancer center.

• Career Advancement: We are committed to the career development of our postdocs, with an expected outcome of high-impact publications and preparation for a successful transition to an independent research career (e.g., K-awards, R01 applications

Qualifications:

• Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related fields.

• Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications.

• Extensive practical experience with cancer mouse models.

• Proficiency in molecular and cellular techniques.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Previous exposure to Tumor Immunology/TME, Metabolism, or Liver Disease is advantageous

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

951 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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