Postdoctoral Fellow - DNA Damage for Prostate Cancer

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.

A Postdoctoral Fellow is available in the lab of Dr. Sarah Shuck.  You will provide scientific leadership for an NIH-funded research program investigating metabolic DNA damage as a driver of prostate cancer progression. You will also oversee the execution of the R01 research plan, coordinate multiple projects, and ensure timely completion of experimental milestones while working closely with the Principal Investigator.

As a successful candidate you will:

·         Conduct innovative research in support of the NIH R01-funded project investigating metabolic dysfunction, DNA damage, and cancer progression.

·         Utilize mouse models and CRISPR gene editing.

·         Design, execute, and optimize molecular, cellular, and animal experiments with guidance from the Principal Investigator.

·         Analyze, interpret, and present experimental data using rigorous statistical approaches.

·         Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant applications, progress reports, and scientific presentations.

·         Collaborate with laboratory members, institutional core facilities, and external collaborators.

·         Mentor graduate students, undergraduate trainees, and research staff as appropriate.

·         Maintain accurate experimental records and ensure compliance with institutional and federal research policies.

·         Participate in laboratory meetings, scientific discussions, and the development of new research directions.