Post-Doctoral Research Fellow- Medical Oncology- Lab of Dr. Claudia Capparelli

Position Overview

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join our research program to investigate the mechanisms underlying tumor heterogeneity and plasticity in melanoma with the goal of identifying novel treatment strategies for melanoma patients. Our research aims to identify and target pathway dependencies and vulnerabilities in drug tolerant persister cells in order to prevent metastasis and improve treatment options for melanoma patients.

• Characterize alterations that occur in the extracellular matrix during the establishment of drug tolerance.
• Investigate therapies that mediate changes within the tumor immune microenvironment as an approach to improve response to immunotherapies.
• Apply molecular and cellular biology, 3D cell culture, flow cytometry, omics studies, and mouse models to study fundamental mechanisms and translate findings into clinical applications.

PhD or equivalent in a relevant scientific field.

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951 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.