Staff Scientist - Extracellular Vesicle and T Cell Research

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope

We're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated faculty and staff are driven by a mission: contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases through cutting-edge research.

The Arthur Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute (AR-DMRI) promotes discoveries across pathophysiology, diabetes complications, and treatments for type 1 and 2 diabetes. The Department of Translational Research & Cellular Therapeutics (TRCT), under AR-DMRI and led by Dr. Fouad Kandeel, M.D., Ph.D., has translated scientific discoveries into treatments that improve diabetic patients' lives worldwide. TRCT focuses on stem cell biology, translational and clinical research, islet isolation and quality assessment, islet imaging, encapsulation, and new drug discoveries.

A Staff Scientist position is available within the labs of Dr. Fouad Kandeel and Dr. Angel Gu. For more information, please visit our website.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Be proficient in immunology and diabetes research, particularly Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
• Have expertise in EV biology, including isolation, purification, and functional studies.
• Develop projects effectively in a translational research environment to meet project goals.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• A Ph.D. with at least two years of research experience in mesenchymal stem cells and extracellular vesicles (EV).
• The ability to design and execute experiments, interpret results critically, and present data clearly.
• Experience in preparing grant applications, scientific publications, and IND submissions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Note: City of Hope employee pay is based on work experience, qualifications, and work location.

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