Postdoctoral Scholar Position

Postdoctoral Scholar Position– Eric Collisson’s Lab

University of California, San Francisco

Hematology Oncology, Department of Medicine

DESCRIPTION

A postdoctoral scholar position (Full Level) is available for a highly motivate scientist to focus on tumor-micro environmental interactions in lung and pancreatic cancers using a combination of genetically engineered mouse models, cell lines, and clinically derived samples in Eric Collisson’s lab at the University of California, San Francisco. The group is also working to comprehensively model with high fidelity human cancer genomes in syngeneic murine hosts using a combination of germline genetics and somatic allele delivery by CRISPR and cDNA systems.The ideal candidate will be able to independently develop, guide, and complete research projects, assist with the development of grant proposals,  and train lab personnel.

Required qualifications:

• Postdoctoral candidates should possess a PhD, MD, or both
• Applicants need to be self-motivated, fast learners, critical thinkers, and enthusiastic about science and medicine.
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Strong ability to problem solve and troubleshoot experiments.
• At least 2 years of experience working with mammalian cell lines in culture.
• Highly proficient in a variety of molecular and cellular biology techniques, and have strong fundamental knowledge of cancer genetics and epigenetics
• Performing basic molecular biology techniques, including molecular cloning, nucleic acid isolation, PCR, and protein expression analysis.
• Experience performing gene transfer studies using lentiviral infection of human cell cultures.
• Experience primary cell cultures
• Experience performing knock-down experiments using shRNA lentiviral infection and CRISPR-based techniques. 
• Experience managing mouse colonies and conducting xenograft studies in mice.

UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center in tribute to Bay Area resident Helen Diller brings new approaches to cancer prevention, detection, and treatment into clinical and population settings, where they can be tested and evaluated.

Please send CV, brief statement of research interests and names of three references to:

Dr. Eric Collisson

Hematology/ Oncology Dept of Medicine

Helen Diller 

University of California, San Francisco

The University of California is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time