Postdoctoral Associate

Howard University, College of Medicine is looking to hire a postdoctoral scientist, who is interested in DNA repair, tumor immunology and immunotherapy. This is a full-time training position is available immediately. Our research combines cutting-edge technologies with collaborative and interdisciplinary expertise in vitro and in vivo genetic tools, bioinformatics, functional genomics. We are seeking an ambitious and highly motivated person to lead studies focused on elucidating the mechanisms of genomic instability and innate immune signaling role in cancer. The work will involve studies in human cell lines, and modeling studies in mice with the use of latest tools, such as CRISPR/Cas9 methodologies, next generation sequencing technologies (scRNAseq, scATACseq, ChIP-seq etc), flow cytometry, and drug screens. The Postdoctoral scientist will be responsible for the conceptualization, design, and statistical analyses of research studies as well as the drafting of manuscripts. In this role you will also be involved in presenting our research at national and international meetings.