Pailin Group Executive Search
Assistant Research Professor - Molecular Diagnostics and Experimental Therapeutics
Monrovia, CA 91016
Our client is an innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution with over 6,000 employees, is dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases and guided by a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy.
A remarkable non-profit institution, where compassion and advanced care go hand-in-hand with excellence in clinical and scientific research. A designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the nation’s leading cancer centers that develops and institutes standards of care for cancer treatment.
Position Summary
We are seeking a talented and motivated Assistant Research Professor to become a part of the multidisciplinary research team. The research is highly focused on understanding the interplay between genetic and epigenetic alterations in colorectal, pancreatic, gastric and esophageal cancers. One of the primary translational research goals is to develop novel diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive biomarkers for various gastrointestinal cancers, as well as study immune regulation and identify novel therapeutic targets (e.g. targeted therapies, immune checkpoint inhibitors) for various GI malignancies. Our multidisciplinary research group comprises of basic biologists, gastroenterologists, surgeons, oncologists and bioinformaticians, undertaking a number of collaborative projects involving large international consortia.
Key responsibilities include:
Exploration of cell-free DNA-based, liquid biopsy biomarkers for the early-detection of gastrointestinal cancers (including colorectal, pancreatic, gastric, liver and esophageal).
Establish innovative methodologies involving non-coding RNAs-based biomarkers for the earlier diagnosis, prognosis and predictive responses to chemotherapy in gastrointestinal neoplasia.
Study the role of aberrant DNA methylation, histone modifications and non-coding RNAs (miRNA, lncRNAs, snoRNAs, piRNAs etc.) in various GI malignancies.
Understanding the genetic basis of early-onset and familial/hereditary colorectal cancers
Molecular mechanisms of cancer pathogenesis, the role of stem cells in the context of chemo resistance chemo-sensitization in cancer cells.
The role of tumor microenvironment, immune regulation and identification of various targeted therapies (e.g. immune checkpoint inhibitors) in GI cancers.
The role of exosomes as biological determinants, and exosomal cargo as disease biomarkers
Gut microbiome and its influence in gastrointestinal cancers
Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:
Must have a Ph.D in related field
Evidence of first author peer-reviewed publications
Prior molecular, cancer biology and/or translational research experience and evidence of project development
Relevant experience in cancer genetics and epigenetics
Prior hands-on experience in developing cell-free DNA and RNA-based, liquid biopsy assays in cancers.
Must have a background in biochemistry and/or molecular biology, as well as experience in identification and development of therapeutic targets in cancer.
Desire to grow and develop skills in order to become an independent Investigator
Excellent communication and writing skills
Able to supervise Postdoctoral Fellows and Research Associates as relevant for research activities
Able to contribute new ideas, actively engage in scientific discussion, and provide expertise to inform discussion of new concepts
Preferred education, experience and skills:
Experience with microarray and next generation sequencing-based platforms (MiSeq, HiSeq, NovaSeq, RRBS, ChIP-Seq, MeDip etc.).
Additional Information:
Curriculum Vitae and coordinates of three scientific mentors
A cover letter highlighting your research interests, a brief statement explaining how your past research ties in with the goals of our laboratory, and future career plans.
Our client 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.
For consideration please forward resume/CV, publications listings, 3 references along with compensation requirements to Amanda Sonus at asonus@pailingroup.com
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