Research Scholar – Dr. Xinbo Yang Lab, Molecular Pharmacology Program Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - NewYorkCity, United States - Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Description

Posted: 29-Oct-23

Location: New York, New York

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 73275

Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. One of the world's most respected comprehensive centers devoted exclusively to cancer, we have been recognized as one of the top two cancer hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report for more than 30 years.

Vaccination for COVID-19 and Influenza (flu) is mandatory for all MSK staff. Staff are considered fully vaccinated upon completion of a primary vaccination series for COVID-19 (i.e., one dose of a single dose vaccine or a final dose of a multi-dose vaccine series). Exceptions from the COVID-19 and Influenza (flu) vaccine requirements are permitted for those who request and receive an approved medical, religious, or fully remote exemption. Requests for exemption can take up to two weeks to review. Vaccination or an approved exemption is required to start work.

Job Description

The Xinbo Yang lab at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) currently has a post-doctoral position available. The lab is interested in applying structural biology and protein engineering techniques to modulate T cell based immune responses. We are particularly welcoming candidates who recently obtained Ph.D. degree in the field of Structural biology, Immunology to apply. The structural biology related candidates should have experience with protein expression, protein purification, X-ray crystallography or Cryo-EM. The immunology related candidates should have experience with conventional T cell-based assays and flow cytometry-based experiments. Candidates from other fields are also welcoming to apply the position. Successful applicants will have the access to state-of-the-art shared research facilities and embrace exciting and dynamic environment provided by MSKCC.

Job Duties

Plan and conduct research experiments

Evaluate and analyze data

Establish research protocols

Summarize and publish research findings

Maintain laboratory operations

The ideal candidate should have:

Ph.D. in a relevant field but not limited to structural biology and Immunology are encouraged to apply

Research accomplishments and publications

Decent written and oral communication

Ability to work independently as well as willing to collaborate with other lab members

Salary: $63,000 – $66,837

Please include a cover letter, brief statement of prior research experience and research interests, CV, and contact information for three references in your application submission.

Closing

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