A postdoctoral scholar in translational cancer research
- UCD
- Location: Davis, CA
- Job Number: 7198483
- Posting Date: Dec 4, 2023
- Salary / Pay Rate: $64,480 to $77,327
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
A postdoctoral scholar position is available at Professor Chen's laboratory at the University of California, Davis. The Chen laboratory is focused on translational cancer research with special interest in p53 tumor suppressor. Since wild-type p53 is frequently silenced in tumors, we are interested in restoring wild-type p53 expression and activity. We are also interested in targeting mutant p53 as a cancer therapeutical strategy since tumors are known to be addicted to mutant p53. Both small molecules and peptides are being designed to activate wild-type p53 and/or inhibit mutant p53 directly or indirectly via their binding partners.
Recent Ph.D. graduates or equivalents in the last three years in the field of biological/medical sciences with ambition for a scientific career are encouraged to apply. UC Davis is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from minorities and women are especially encouraged.
The successful applicant will have an opportunity to develop expertise in mouse models of cancer, chemical biology and cancer therapeutics. For more detail, please read some of our recent publications (Mol. Cancer Ther 22(6): 726-736; Cancer Res. 79(4):8 07-818; Genes Dev. 35(7-8): 542-555; Oncogene 38(35): 6256-6269).
The University of California offers a highly competitive postdoctoral scholar salary (from $64,480 to $77,327 depending on your experience), health/dental/vision insurances, and very generous paid vacation and sick day leave.
UC Davis is internationally recognized for its outstanding School of Veterinary Medicine and as well as Programs in Agriculture and Viticulture. The city of Davis is a small, safe and bike friendly college town. Davis is located 12 miles away from Sacramento, the Capital for the golden State of California, and 60 miles away from San Francisco. The Davis Unified School System has one of the best elementary, middle and high schools in California. Within driving distance, Davis has an easy access to Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe Olympic ski resorts, a number of beautiful national and state parks, and many historical coastal cities. Davis has moderate winter weather, pleasant summer, and a lot of sunshine.
Please send your curriculum vitae to Dr. Chen: xbchen@ucdavis.edu.
Recent Ph.D. graduates or equivalents in the last three years in the field of biological/medical sciences with ambition for a scientific career are encouraged to apply. UC Davis is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from minorities and women are especially encouraged.
The successful applicant will have an opportunity to develop expertise in mouse models of cancer, chemical biology and cancer therapeutics. For more detail, please read some of our recent publications (Mol. Cancer Ther 22(6): 726-736; Cancer Res. 79(4):8 07-818; Genes Dev. 35(7-8): 542-555; Oncogene 38(35): 6256-6269).
The University of California offers a highly competitive postdoctoral scholar salary (from $64,480 to $77,327 depending on your experience), health/dental/vision insurances, and very generous paid vacation and sick day leave.
UC Davis is internationally recognized for its outstanding School of Veterinary Medicine and as well as Programs in Agriculture and Viticulture. The city of Davis is a small, safe and bike friendly college town. Davis is located 12 miles away from Sacramento, the Capital for the golden State of California, and 60 miles away from San Francisco. The Davis Unified School System has one of the best elementary, middle and high schools in California. Within driving distance, Davis has an easy access to Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe Olympic ski resorts, a number of beautiful national and state parks, and many historical coastal cities. Davis has moderate winter weather, pleasant summer, and a lot of sunshine.
Please send your curriculum vitae to Dr. Chen: xbchen@ucdavis.edu.
