Postdoctoral Fellow - Cancer Immunotherapy

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America's Best Large Employers and America's Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine's list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time's Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence.
Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute is proud to be Florida's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center located in Tampa. We strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer through team science and applying those insights for human benefits. Every Team Member of Moffitt focuses on our lasting commitment to our mission: To contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.

The Perna lab seeks a talented and motivated Postdoc interested in translational research projects centered around cancer immunotherapy. The research projects are creative, innovative, and based on cutting-edge technologies, such as CRISPR/Cas9 screenings, single-cell sequencing, development of chimeric antigen receptors, use of primary patient samples, and in vivo mouse work. The lab is funded by a NIH/NCI R37 MERIT award and additional grants from the National Cancer Institute as well as sponsored research agreements from industry. The environment is highly collaborative and includes immunologists, genetic engineers, physicians, and computational scientists.

Position Highlights:
• Moffitt integrates excellent patient care with cutting-edge clinical and basic research. Having a cancer hospital on-site provides unique opportunities for translational research.
• Outstanding mentorship from expert faculty with wide-ranging funded research programs including T32 Training Grants.
• You will be encouraged and supported to apply for training grants.

The Ideal Candidate should have:
• Expertise in molecular cloning is required.
• Computational skills are favorably considered.
• Experience in cell/tissue culture, basic techniques in molecular biology and cancer biology and a willingness to work with mice is required.
• The candidate needs to be a team player, have critical thinking abilities, good communication, organizational, and writing skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• At least 2 years of experience in a wet research laboratory.

Responsibilities:
• Designs, organizes, and executes research experiments using existing lab protocols and procedures, using both in vitro systems and animal models, including genetic manipulation of cell lines with the CRISPR/Cas9 technology, PCR primer design, cloning plasmids, immune characterizations by flow-cytometry, sc analyses.
• Organizes and performs data analysis using appropriate statistical methods.
• Documents in detail experimental procedures and maintains lab inventories.
• Establishes new research protocols and procedures.
• Summarizes research findings and presents data on a regular basis.
• Presents at national/international meetings, workshops, and seminars.
• Prepares manuscripts for publication.

Credentials and Qualifications:
• PhD and/or MD.

Moffitt Postdoctoral Researchers receive free medical coverage for themselves and dependent coverage at subsidized cost, as well as dental, vision, paid time off, retirement, parental leave, and relocation assistance as per policy. Reasons to relocate, aside from the sunshine, beaches and year-round outdoor recreation associated with the Gulf Coast of Florida, Tampa is an ideal choice for those seeking opportunities in a rapidly growing metropolitan city. With its vibrant economy and diverse culture, Tampa offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty. Join the many who have already discovered what makes Tampa one of the fastest-growing metropolitan cities in the US.

If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission,

then we have a place for you.

Interested applicants should attach a single PDF file that includes a cover letter summarizing their research training and accomplishments, a personal statement of scientific interests and goals, a current CV with recent publications, and contact information for three references.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

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