Postdoctoral Fellow - Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at 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.

The laboratory of Dr. Yanzhong Yang in the Department of Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope Cancer Center is looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow.

For more information about Dr. Yang lab, please visit here.

• Study transcriptional regulation and RNA metabolism in normal development and human diseases, such as neurological disorder, immunology, and cancer.
• Utilize biochemistry, molecular biology, CRISPR-based genomic screen, single-cell transcriptomics, and genetically modified mouse models to investigate the role of protein arginine methylation in the regulation of chromatin biology, RNA splicing, and RNA modification in mammalian cells.

• A PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology, or related area.
• Strong interest in basic and translational research.
• Strong work ethic, meticulous and detail-oriented record keeping habits.
• Evidence of productivity reflected in first author publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to conduct independent research and work effectively in a team.
• The candidate should be self-motivated, with a proven track record of productivity.

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.