Postdoctoral Scientist - Li Lab - Cancer Institute
Company: Cedars-Sinai
Location: Alhambra
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
At Cedars-Sinai, postdoctoral scientists and other junior
researchers fulfill a critical role in expanding the horizons of
medical knowledge through biomedical research. By hosting more than
100 postdocs, who conduct vital research and receive advanced
training with expert faculty mentors, Cedars-Sinai supports the
ongoing medical education process that continues beyond PhD/MD
graduationCancer incidence and mortality are generally higher in
males than in females, but its underlying biology remains elusive.
Bladder cancer is the poster child of cancer sex differences,
having male-to-female risk ratios ranking 1st in mortality and 2nd
in incidence. Our lab specializes in using cutting edge -omics
technologies, a wide range of innovative animal cancer models, and
organoids to elucidate the biological mechanisms of sex differences
in bladder cancer; we recently published several works that pioneer
new concepts on sex as a biological variable in cancers (; ).We are
inviting talented and interested candidates to join our scientific
endeavor at the Cedars-Sinai Cancer Institute of Cedars-Sinai
Medical Center in Los Angeles-the new home of a well-established
research program that first began at Boston Children's Hospital,
Harvard Medical School. Ongoing projects are examining the effects
of genetics, epigenetics, immunity and microbiota on the sex and
gender disparities in bladder cancer. We also have projects in
benign urologic diseases such as bladder regeneration/repair.
Successful candidates will have opportunities to hone research,
critical thinking, scientific writing, and leadership skills, while
taking part in leading a new and budding field of cancer research.
This position will also provide incredible opportunities to work on
translational disease models with the support of talented
clinicians and researchers specializing in cancer biology,
epigenome, metabolism, aging, tumor microenvironment, etc.The Li
Lab is seeking a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Scientist who can
work independently while maintaining close collaboration with the
Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists. The
successful candidate must be able to:
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