Postdoctoral Scientist position in the area of cancer immunotherapy is available immediately in the Boiko lab at the Department of Medicine, Samuel Oschin Cancer Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
The Candidate will participate in the NIH funded projects investigating strategies to target critical signaling pathways and immune checkpoints in melanoma and other solid tumors.
These projects will entail generation of mono
– and bi
– specific blocking antibodies/peptides, protein engineering and CAR-T design.
Many of these studies will involve genetic and xenografted tumor models in mice, including BM transplantation, as well as, in-vitro studies of the immune cell lineages (Macrophages and T-Cells in particular).
Applicants who possess solid experience and demonstrated robust productivity in the areas listed above are especially encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants will have excellent publication record, strong self-motivation and passion for scientific discovery and be able to work effectively as a team member.