Principal Investigator: Brian Gastman, MD

Lerner Research Institute Department: Immunotherapy & Precision Immuno-Oncology 

Lab Research Topics:

• Skin cancer immunology
• Cancer signaling pathways
• Industry collaboration
• Immunotherapeutics
• Animal model
• For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/citi/gastman/ or contact Brian Gastman at [email protected]

Job Responsibilities:

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• This team member must commit to full-time employment during the training
• This team member must commit to 2-3 years of training
• Training under the program will include wet and dry lab activities, collaboration with industry partners, grant writing and manuscript preparation.
• This individual should be highly motivated, work as a team member and have excellent communication skills to work in with multidisciplinary teams

Education:

• PhD or MD/PhD required
• MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD

Qualifications:

• Medical graduates (national or international) seeking research experience are highly encouraged to apply

Languages:

• English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision

Work Experience:

• Previous experience in a research or academic setting.  Graduate student experience meets this requirement.
• Scientific writing experience

Additional Preferred Qualities

• This position is intended for individuals interested in immunology and surgical oncology.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to distinguish color
• Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment
• Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

Preferred Application Materials:

All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Brian Gastman at [email protected].

• CV
• Cover letter
• 3 letters of recommendation

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