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The Fels Institute for Cancer Research is a prestigious research institute affiliated with the Temple University School of Medicine, with a strong focus in epigenetics, signaling and cancer. There is an open postdoctoral position to investigate sex biases in cancer susceptibility and progression, using cell lines and mouse models.

Applicants must have a Ph.D., a background in epigenetics, and proficiency in a range of cell/developmental biology, molecular, immunological, and genomic techniques, including experience in tissue culture, flow cytometry, DNA methylation analysis, and chromatin immunoprecipitation.

Experience with mice is required. Excellent oral and written English language skills are essential. Basic bioinformatic skills are a plus. Candidate should be highly motivated, creative, with strong work ethic and ability to work independently as well as in collaborative research efforts. Applicants must have at least 1 first author publication from his/her PhD training.

Please submit application electronically with curriculum vitae, a cover letter with statement of research interests and how you think you can contribute to the lab, and the names/phone numbers/emails of three people who can provide letters of reference to: Dr. Nora Engel, Fels Institute of Cancer Research and Molecular Biology, Temple School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. email: noraengel@temple.edu

We are highlighting 2 open postdoctoral positions at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia!

Dr. Karen Bussard is a faculty member in the Pharmacology, Physiology, and Cancer Biology department.  She is looking for a postdoctoral fellow interested in working on cancer metastasis to the bone and the tumor microenvironment. The laboratory utilizes murine models, human patient samples, primary cell culture, molecular biology techniques, high-end fluorescence microscopy, biomedical engineering, and 3-D models to answer questions related to bone metastatic breast cancer. Here is a complete description and information on how to apply, https://www.jefferson.edu/content/dam/academic/life-science/postdoc-association/open-postdoc-positions/PostdoctoralResearchFellowBussard.pdf

Dr. Gagan Kaushal is a faculty member in the College of Pharmacy.  He is looking for a postdoc with a Ph.D. in chemistry, analytical, bioanalytical, biomedical, materials, or pharmaceutical sciences. The postdoc will work in collaboration with clinicians, pharmacists and experts in the field of formulation and drug delivery. Here is a complete description and information on how to apply, https://www.jefferson.edu/content/dam/academic/life-science/postdoc-association/open-postdoc-positions/Kaushal%20_%20Postdoc.pdf

You will find a listing of all open postdoc positions at Jefferson here, https://www.jefferson.edu/academics/colleges-schools-institutes/life-sciences/postdoctoral-affairs/open-postdoc-positions.html.

Thomas Jefferson University, founded in 1824, is a nationally ranked, doctoral research university and a pioneer in transdisciplinary, professional education. Over 170 faculty members and researchers in basic science, translational, and clinical departments have received over $200 million per year in extramural research funding, much of it from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and produced over 4,000 scholarly publications per year. Research areas are widespread across the biomedical sciences, including virology, neuroscience, structural biology, genomics, cancer biology, radiology, biochemistry, and orthopedic surgery.

Founded in 2003, the Jefferson Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) resides within the Jefferson College of Life Sciences, but supports over 100 postdoctoral fellows university-wide. Jefferson Postdoctoral Association (JPA) was formed and became a recognized university organization in 2004. Both entities support a vibrant postdoctoral fellow training environment and community. The OPA develops policies to enhance the postdoctoral training experience and provides career and professional development programming. The JPA holds open meetings, social hours, technical skills seminars and bi-annual parties. These activities foster a community among the postdoctoral fellows. The OPA and JPA work together on many activities, including the annual Postdoctoral Research Symposium.

Please feel free to contact Dr. Lisa Kozlowski (Lisa.Kozlowski@jefferson.edu) with any questions about postdoctoral positions at Jefferson.  You can also learn about 7 Philadelphia institutions with postdoc positions at a virtual Philadelphia Postdoc Preview event on February 7.  More information, including registration, can be found here, http://www.philadelphiapostdoc.com/.

Penn State Berks in Reading, PA is looking to hire a non-tenure track, fixed-term teaching only position in Biology to begin in Fall 2023. PhD is required by time of hire – those that are interested can view the job description and application here.

The postdoctoral T32 training program in Cancer Chemical Biology and Metabolism at Harvard University Dana Farber Cancer Institute is recruiting (https://danafarbercancerbiologytraining.org/). The program has 3-4 slots opening up in 2023. Please see the Applicants page for eligibility requirements and application instructions.