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Molecular Alterations in Prostate Cancer

The Barbieri Lab in the Department of Urology and Meyer Cancer Center is seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher with a background in cancer biology or a related field to join our team. We are seeking a dynamic individual who will be responsible for designing and executing studies focused on defining the functional impact of novel molecular alterations in prostate cancer. Please email a letter of interest, CV & 3 references to lab manager Lesa D. at Led2013@med.cornell.edu.

Diabetes/Insulin Resistance

The Tim McGraw Lab is seeking highly motivated Postdoctoral fellows for positions in diabetes research projects investigating insulin action in the control of glucose metabolism at the cellular and whole body levels. The projects employ quantitative fluorescence microscopy and molecular cell biological methods in the investigation of human clinical samples, mouse models and appropriate culture cell lines. Please email a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and list of three references to research manager Ms. Jen Wen: jew2019@med.cornell.edu.

Glioma Stem Cell Biology

The Glioma Stem Cell Biology Laboratory is seeking postdocs to join its rapidly growing program. Its largest focus is tumor stem cell biology and glioma-normal host cell (e.g. astrocytes, neurons) interactions through calcium transits, glutamate, serotonin and other neurotransmitters signaling, as well as the continued development and refinement of a novel “tumor on a chip” technology developed using pluripotent cell-derived human cerebral organoids. Send letter of interest, CV & 3 refs to Dr. Howard Fine at haf9016@med.cornell.edu

Cancer genetics and epigenetics

The lab of Yariv Houvras, M.D., Ph.D., is seeking highly motivated Ph.D or M.D. candidates to examine the genetic and epigenetic basis of cancer. The Houvras Lab studies the contribution that chromatin-modifying enzymes have in tumor initiation and progression. A pioneer in the use of zebrafish to study cancer, the lab has active projects in genome editing, personalized cancer models & drug discovery. Ideal candidates should have strong backgrounds in molecular, cellular biology & biochemistry. Send cover letter, research experience, CV & 3 references to yah9014@med.cornell.edu

Computational Genomics - Algorithm Development

The Hajirasouliha lab is passionate about developing new algorithms and applications of computational methods to genomics. Current projects include complex variation discovery in sequenced genomes and quantifying cancer evolution. Outstanding candidates with Ph.D.s in computer science, computational biology, engineering or a related life sciences field with excellent computational, programming (e.g. C/C++, Java or Python) and communication skills are encouraged to apply. Candidates with prior experience in biomolecular sequence analysis are highly desirable.

Leukemia Stem Cell Translational Research

The laboratory of Monica Guzman performs translational research with the objective of targeting leukemia stem cells (LSCs) through understanding the underlaying aberrant biology that controls survival of LSCs. It is seeking applicants with a Ph.D., M.D, M.D.Ph.D or equivalent, with research experience in oncology, hematology or immunology. Experience in flow cytometry, cell culture, molecular biology and mouse work also desired.

Epigenetics

The Tyler laboratory focuses on understanding how epigenetic information controls aging and genomic stability, using tissue culture, budding yeast and biochemical approaches. Our studies are purely hypothesis driven and reveal novel mechanisms of these fundamental and highly conserved processes. We seek graduate students and postdocs with a strong work ethic and interest in epigenetics, aging and/or DNA repair to consider research in our dynamic, friendly and interactive research group.

Genetic diversity of blood cancer

The Hassane lab is working to make genetic diversity in blood cancers actionable through studies involving deep next generation sequencing and detection of minimal residual disease. We have positions available for postdocs with an interest in cancer genomics and a background in next generation sequencing. You’d be working in a dynamic environment closely with our scientific team and clinicians to perform next generation sequencing studies of heterogeneity and progression in various blood cancers, especially acute leukemias.

Cancer genomics and evolutionary dynamics

The Landau lab develops computational & experimental tools to study cancer evolution. Using both patient-derived samples and experimental models, our research is geared towards uncovering basic principles in evolutionary biology and applying this knowledge to design the next generation of precision medicine tools. We seek exceptional students with interest in training in quantitative biology and a passion to help design the future cancer cures.

Cancer genomics and evolutionary dynamics

The Landau lab develops computational & experimental tools to study cancer evolution. Using both patient-derived samples and experimental models, our research is geared towards uncovering basic principles in evolutionary biology and applying this knowledge to design the next generation of precision medicine tools. We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in a quantitative field (i.e. statistics, physics, mathematics or computer science) and a demonstrated interest in biological questions, or a Ph.D. in a biological field with demonstrated interest in programming and analytical skills.