Employer: City of Hope
Website: http://www.cityofhope.org
Location: Duarte, CA 91010
Type: Postdoctoral
Posted: September 27, 2011
Expires: October 31, 2011
Jobs by tag(s): signal transduction cancer metabolism cancer cell biology
 
job description
A postdoctoral fellow position is available to work in a dynamic and exciting laboratory in the area of signal transduction and cancer metabolism at the Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope Cancer Center. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and have strong academic training in signaling transduction, biochemistry and cancer cell biology. Applicants must have no more than 4 years of postdoctoral research experience and have first-authored publications in respected journal. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply with an e-mail containing: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three references to Dr. Mei Kong via email: mekong@coh.org and andypowell@coh.org. Also apply to the website below.

Apply to this website: https://recruiting.cityofhope.org/psp/RECRUITING/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=54391&SiteId=100&PostingSeq=2

In addition to scientific training, the City of Hope Beckman Research Institute provides postdoctoral fellows with quality career and professional development programs. Resources and activities for postdoctoral fellows include:

A Postdoctoral Training Office dedicated to ensuring that the postdoctoral experience is rewarding and meaningful .
The City of Hope Postdoctoral Association.
Annual Poster Session.
Career Development Seminars and Workshops.
Biostatistics.
Responsible Conduct in Research.
Scientific Presentations .
Lab/Project Management.
Social and Networking Events.

City of Hope is recognized worldwide for its compassionate patient care, innovative science and translational research, which rapidly turns laboratory breakthroughs into promising new therapies. We are one of only 40 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers nationwide and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. An independent biomedical research, treatment and education institution, we are a leader in the fight to conquer cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. The Beckman Research Institute at the City of Hope offers a strong interactive environment and the various excellent opportunities for collaborative research within the institute and the surrounding area in Southern California near Los Angeles. A competitive salary and benefits package will be provided.