Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.

 

The Arthur Giggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute (AR-DMRI) promotes new discoveries and innovation across pathophysiology, diabetes related complications and treatment of type 1 and 2 diabetes. The Department of Translational Research & Cellular Therapeutics (TRCT) which is under AR-DMRI, led by Fouad Kandeel, M.D., Ph.D., has translated landmark scientific discoveries into treatments that have improved the lives of diabetic patients around the world.  TRCT focuses on stem cell biology and development, translational and clinical research, islet isolation and distribution, islet isolation and quality assessment, islet imaging, islet encapsulation, and new drug discoveries.

 

A Staff Scientist position is available within the lab of Dr. Fouad Kandeel and Dr. Angel Gu.  For more information on the lab please visit here.

 

As a successful candidate, you will:

Be proficient in immunology and diabetes research, particularly Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).Have an expertise in EV biology and perform skills such as isolation, purification and functional study. Effectively develop projects in a translational research environment to meet project goals.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

A Ph.D. with a minimum of two years of mesenchymal stem cell research and extracellular vesicle (EV) research experience.Must have the ability to design and execute laboratory experiments, critically interpret experimental results, and present data in a clear and concise manner.Ability to participate in the preparation of grant applications, scientific publications, and IND submissions.Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

 

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

 

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please click here

 

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