Postdoctoral Scholar in Biology (University of Pennsylvania Perelman)

Faculty Mentor: Shervin Tabrizi, MD Department: Radiation Oncology Funding Source: PI funds Number of Positions: 2 Open to: U.S. citizens and foreign nationals Description The Tabrizi Lab at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine is seeking outstanding and highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholars to join our group. We are a basic and translational laboratory focused on leveraging liquid biopsies, including cell-free DNA, for diagnostic and therapeutic applications in cancer. Postdoctoral Scholars will lead projects focused on studying the biology of extracellular nucleic acids, their modulation for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, and application of such technologies in important clinical challenges such as tracking normal tissue toxicity and tumor response during cancer therapy. Scholars will have the opportunity to present their work broadly at national and international meetings and publish their discoveries in peer-reviewed journals. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to exciting cutting-edge research with broad translational and clinical applications, within a highly multidisciplinary and scientifically rich environment spanning the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, and the Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute. Qualifications PhD, MD, or MD/PhD Background in molecular biology, genomics, cancer biology, and/or bioengineering Previous experience in immunology and with mouse models preferred but not required Strong track record of productivity Excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, and leadership skills Application Instructions To apply, please provide the following through Interfolio using the link below: Curriculum vitae Cover letter summarizing research experiences and career goals Contact information for three references Please direct any questions to Dr. Shervin Tabrizi: shervin.tabrizi@pennmedicine.upenn.edu If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Faculty Mentor: Shervin Tabrizi, MD
Department: Radiation Oncology
Funding Source: PI funds
Number of Positions: 2
Open to: U.S. citizens and foreign nationals

Description

The Tabrizi Lab at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine is seeking outstanding and highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholars to join our group. We are a basic and translational laboratory focused on leveraging liquid biopsies, including cell-free DNA, for diagnostic and therapeutic applications in cancer.

Postdoctoral Scholars will lead projects focused on studying the biology of extracellular nucleic acids, their modulation for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, and application of such technologies in important clinical challenges such as tracking normal tissue toxicity and tumor response during cancer therapy.

Scholars will have the opportunity to present their work broadly at national and international meetings and publish their discoveries in peer-reviewed journals. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to exciting cutting-edge research with broad translational and clinical applications, within a highly multidisciplinary and scientifically rich environment spanning the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, and the Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute.

Qualifications

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD
Background in molecular biology, genomics, cancer biology, and/or bioengineering
Previous experience in immunology and with mouse models preferred but not required
Strong track record of productivity
Excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, and leadership skills