Assistant Professor - Pediatrics

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Director of Translational Research and Developmental Therapeutics at the Four Diamond Childhood Cancer Research Center at Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, Sinisa Dovat, MD, PhD is currently seeking applications for the Assistant Professor position. Our research is focused on epigenetics and 3D chromatin organization, the molecular mechanisms that regulate malignant transformation and cellular proliferation in leukemia, as well as the development of novel treatments for pediatric malignancies.

Our particular interest is in the role of epigenetics in regulating cellular multiplication and immortalization in leukemia. A typical project is as recently published:  The salary of this yearly renewable position will be established according to institutional guidelines. This position is supported by R01 grant, several childhood cancer research foundation grants, and the Four Diamonds Endowment (Dovat).

Perform complex experiments to analyze epigenomic regulation of gene expression in normal and malignant cells and 3D organization of chromatin and genome. These include:

• ChIP-seq
• CUT&RUN
• CUT&Tag
• RNA-SEQ
• ATAC-seq
• GRO-seq
• Hi-C
• Hi-ChIP
• 3-C
• 4-C

Additionally, the candidate will:

• Design and execute experiments in normal and malignant cells
• Analyze and interpret data from these techniques
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals

• PhD in a relevant field, in hand by start date
• Strong background in epigenetics and chromatin biology
• Proficiency in one or more of the following techniques:
  ChIP-seq, CUT&RUN, CUT&Tag, RNA-SEQ, ATAC-seq, GRO-seq, Hi-C, Hi-ChIP, 3-C, 4-C
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Motivated, independent, and highly organized
• Demonstrated ability to publish and cite high quality research

Please forward a current curriculum vitae, including a publication list, and names of three references to: sdovat.edu

Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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