Postdoctoral Researcher Job at University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

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  • University of California, San Francisco
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Company Description

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is dedicated to advancing health worldwide through innovative research, high-quality education, and exceptional patient care. UCSF is recognized for fostering collaboration among its renowned graduate schools, medical center, and research programs. The university is committed to excellence, driving breakthroughs that improve lives. UCSF serves as a hub for scientific discovery and education in the heart of San Francisco, CA.

The position is in the group of Drs.  Boris Bastian and Iwei Yeh  at UCSF’s Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center , leaders in melanoma genetics and translational research. The lab offers a stimulating, collaborative environment with access to cutting-edge technologies and interdisciplinary expertise.

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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