Posdoctoral position in Cancer Biology ​/ HPV Virology ​/ Translational therapeutics

A postdoctoral position is available to work under the mentorship of Dr. Devraj Basu (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) , Department of Otorhinolaryngology, at the interfaces among cancer biology, immunology, bioinformatics, and molecular epidemiology for HPV-related head and neck cancer. An interdisciplinary mentorship team for these positions includes multiple basic, translational, and clinical researchers who comprise a Translational Center of Excellence for HPV+ Head and Neck Cancer within the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania.

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Trainees will have opportunities to lead projects designed to have major clinical impact on the following topics:

(1) The role of heterogeneity in HPV oncoprotein expression within and among HPV+ oropharyngeal cancers in determining their therapy responses.  

(2) Developing novel targeted therapeutics that promote direct and immune-mediated clearance of HPV+ cancers

(3) Developing prognostic and predictive molecular biomarkers for HPV-related cancer from comparative multi-omic analyses  

Advanced training in cancer biology is essential. Strong foundations in tumor virology, immunology, cellular metabolism, stem cell biology, data science and/or bioinformatics are also highly desirable. Positions will be supported by NIH and private foundation funding as well as philanthropic support.  

Send CV and cover letter detailing reasons for interest in this specific position through Interfolio. Names and contact information for 2 professional references are required. Also a  letter of recommendation from a recent direct supervisor is strongly encouraged.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.