University of California, San Francisco
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Role Description
This is a full‑time, on‑site role for a Postdoctoral Researcher based in the Melanoma Discovery Lab at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow (MD or PhD) to study systemic immune responses to gene fusion‑driven cancers.
This project explores how potent oncogenic fusions can initiate neoplastic growth while simultaneously triggering immune surveillance, with Spitz tumors serving as a model. The broader aim is to understand how similar transient, immune‑contained lesions may arise in other tissues and be eliminated before clinical detection.
The fellow will join a collaborative effort between cancer geneticists/melanoma biologists and genetic immunologists, combining genomic and immunologic approaches to study the systemic response to fusion‑driven neoplasms.
Qualifications
MD or PhD in cancer biology, immunology, genetics, or related fields
Strong research background and publication record
Experience with molecular, genomic, or immunologic methods preferred
Intellectual curiosity about tumor–immune system interactions
Proficiency in laboratory skills and experience in conducting hands‑on experimental work
Strong research and data analysis capabilities with attention to detail
Experience with publication in peer‑reviewed journals is a plus
To Apply Send a CV, brief statement of research interests, and contact information for three references to boris.bastian@ucsf.edu.
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This project explores how potent oncogenic fusions can initiate neoplastic growth while simultaneously triggering immune surveillance, with Spitz tumors serving as a model. The broader aim is to understand how similar transient, immune‑contained lesions may arise in other tissues and be eliminated before clinical detection.
The fellow will join a collaborative effort between cancer geneticists/melanoma biologists and genetic immunologists, combining genomic and immunologic approaches to study the systemic response to fusion‑driven neoplasms.
Qualifications
MD or PhD in cancer biology, immunology, genetics, or related fields
Strong research background and publication record
Experience with molecular, genomic, or immunologic methods preferred
Intellectual curiosity about tumor–immune system interactions
Proficiency in laboratory skills and experience in conducting hands‑on experimental work
Strong research and data analysis capabilities with attention to detail
Experience with publication in peer‑reviewed journals is a plus
To Apply Send a CV, brief statement of research interests, and contact information for three references to boris.bastian@ucsf.edu.
#J-18808-Ljbffr