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A POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE position is available in the Haricharan lab.

The Haricharan Lab studies what DNA repair proteins do when they are not repairing DNA. Our primary focus is on the many and varied roles of DNA repair proteins, although our primary disease model is cancer. Model systems used in the lab range from transgenic mice to patient-derived xenografts. Read more about our work in this recent publication from our lab: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34011995/

The postdoctoral trainee will work on two independent research projects within the Haricharan lab (1) dealing with a role for DNA damage repair proteins in regulating lineage plasticity and metastasis  (2) investigating a role for DNA damage repair pathways in altering the tumor secretome. The work will involve standard molecular biology techniques as well as genotyping and maintaining transgenic mice and conducting a range of in vivo xenograft experiments, as well as routine cell culture experiments. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, analyzing and interpreting data from experiments independently
• Multi-tasking between projects
• Working on common tasks within the lab and on collaborative projects where needed
• Maintaining mouse colonies
• Writing grant applications for fellowships and writing manuscripts that result from projects

Required Skills Required Experience

• Ph.D. degree in molecular biology or cancer research
• Previous Postdoc training is not required

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities

• Expertise with general molecular biology techniques including cloning, PCR, Western blotting, FACS, immunohistochemistry
• Skill or previous experience handling mice is preferred but not required
• Experience working with cancer cell lines is required
• Organization and record keeping are essential abilities
• Basic understanding of the MS Office suite is required, experience in using Illustrator, R, Photoshop is preferred
• A background in cancer research is preferred but not required
• Candidates who are capable of working as a team with collaboration, communication and collegiality are encouraged to apply
• Embody the Institute’s core values of Commitment, Collaboration, Communication, Community and Compassion

The scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute are making research breakthroughs in cancer, neuroscience, immunology, and children's disease. We are also at the forefront of finding solutions for health threats such as COVID-19, where we are working to identify drugs that may help millions of people. During our more than 40 year history, we have established an NCI-designated Cancer Center, designed one of the most sophisticated drug discovery centers in the nonprofit world, and created global collaborations that are leading to preventions, treatments and cures to improve human health.  

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute is an Equal Opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability – committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as designated by federal, state or local law. For additional information about your rights as an applicant, click HERE.  

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