Postdoctoral Fellow - Cancer and Stem Cell Biology
City of Hope
Monrovia, CA
Job posting number: #7324182 (Ref:10029844)
Posted: February 23, 2026
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at theBeckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.
The Jianjun Chen Lab at City of Hope is looking for talented Postdoctoral Fellows to study cancer and stem cell biology. There are multiple openings available within this lab.
The research group is interested in studying DNA/RNA-mediated epigenetic, transcriptional, and post-translational regulation of gene expression related to normal hematopoiesis, leukemogenesis, and tumorigenesis as well as developing new targeted therapies for hematological malignant diseases and cancers. Our research involves experiments with various biochemistry and molecular techniques, genomic approaches, and genetic and xenograft mouse models.
For more information on the research lab please visit here.
As a successful candidate you will:
· Design and conduct of experiments related to current projects
· Analyze primary data
· Prepare manuscripts and other research presentations.
Your qualifications should include:
· PhD or M.D. in life or biomedical sciences or a related discipline
· Extensive experience with techniques in hematological research, molecular biology, biochemistry or mouse genetics.
· Experience with mammalian cell culture, molecular cloning, flow cytometric analysis, multiple-omics analysis, bioinformatics, and animal experiments is preferred.
· Be highly motivated individuals who can work in a team environment.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, pleaseCLICK HERE.
Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $34.00 - $37.55 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
