Postdoctoral Scholar - Pediatric Oncology Translational Research Lab
Core
Conduct independent preclinical and translational research on pediatric oncology, developing hypotheses and executing experiments to advance cancer biology understanding. (via careerplan.io/jobs/0000082769-postdoctoral-scholar-pediatric-oncology-translational-research-lab-at-psu)
Role type
Senior independent postdoctoral researcher (pediatric oncology)
Builds
Preclinical data, first-author manuscripts, novel research protocols, and grant applications
Domain
Biomedical research / Pediatric oncology
Required skills
Experimental design, hypothesis formulation, data integrity management, scientific writing, grant writing, mentorship, protocol development, compliance management
Preferred skills
Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Immunology
Technologies
Single-cell sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, CRISPR screens, PDX models, organoid models
Responsibilities
Design and execute complex experiments with minimal oversight; generate publication-ready datasets and lead manuscript submission; establish and validate new research protocols; mentor students and graduate researchers; contribute to multi-investigator grant applications; ensure compliance with biosafety and ethical protocols
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities