Postdoctoral Fellow or Staff Scientist - Translational Research and Cellular Therapeutics

Thank you for your interest. Please note, the purpose of this posting is to recruit for on-going and future positions.

About City of Hope

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope's translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope's specialized cancer expertise.

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation's "Best Hospitals" in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

City of Hope's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

Position Summary

A postdoctoral fellow/staff scientist research position is available immediately in the laboratories of Dr. Fouad Kandeel and Dr. Jiing-Kuan Yee, Department of Translational Research & Cellular Therapeutics. The research involves the generation of insulin-producing cells and the evaluation of their application in type 1 diabetes treatment. Scopes of the research include human stem cell culturing, genetic manipulation of human stem cells with CRISPR-Cas9, differentiation of stem cells into insulin-producing cells and transplantation of these cells into animal models.

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• Postdoctoral Fellows - A Ph.D./M.D. degree in life or biomedical sciences, or a related discipline is required.
• Staff Scientist - The Staff Scientist must possess, at a minimum, the U.S. equivalent Bachelor's or Master's degree in an appropriate discipline, and will often have a Ph.D. or other doctoral level degree.

Preferred education experience and skills:

• Experienced in molecular biology and cell biology, and a minimum of 3-year experience in culturing mammalian cells.
• The candidate should have excellent communication skills in English, proficient in computer software, and proven ability to work independently within a research laboratory.
• Hand-on experience in handling animal work is a plus but not a prerequisite.

Additional Information:

• As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.
• For consideration, please email your resume to Dr. Fouad Kandeelat FKandeel@coh.org and Dr. Jiing-Kuan Yee at JYee@coh.org

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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