Postdoctoral Fellow, Discovery Oncology, Alexander Lab
Tucson, USA IT development
Job description
The Position
There is an opening for a talented Postdoctoral Fellow to join the laboratory of Dr. Nelson Alexander in the Discovery Sciences Oncology team at Roche Diagnostics. The interests of the lab are currently focused on implementing new tumor sampling methodologies to address tumor heterogeneity at the cellular and molecular level, and applying these methods to improve cancer outcome disparities. We are looking for candidates with a proven track record of excellence in either Cancer Biology, Single Cell Biology or Biochemistry. The successful candidate will have a strong scientific background that could include: cellular immunology, single-cell RNA-Seq and other single-cell technologies, data analysis, and cancer biology.
The Roche Diagnostics scientific environment has access to generous and state-of-the-art resources. In addition, we are part of a global team that aims to improve the lives of cancer patients around the world. The candidate will have access to the Genentech post-doctoral training program that provides an outstanding environment and the opportunity to pursue fundamental basic science questions. Our successful post-doctoral fellows go on to pursue careers in both industry and in academia.
Who you are:
The qualified individual will possess a Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology or a related field with a solid publication record that includes at least one first-authored publication.
Experience or interest with flow cytometry, single cell transcriptomics and other single cell technologies is preferred.
Experience with the computational analysis of single cell data sets is preferred.
Excellent communication and writing skills as well as a track record of working in highly collaborative environments is a must.
About Roche Diagnostic’s Postdoctoral Program:
Elevate your research career to new heights with Roche Diagnostic’s Postdoctoral Program! Join a prestigious community of early career researchers and kickstart your journey toward becoming a scientific leader in biotechnology and biomedical science. With competitive salaries and fully funded research expenses, you can dedicate yourself to groundbreaking research that aligns with Roche Diagnostics' strategic ambitions.
Our program is designed to empower recent PhD graduates to conduct world-class research, publish in top-tier journals, and network within our robust scientific community. By joining us, you will receive the mentorship and support necessary to develop into an independent scientific investigator. As an added benefit, our program will be tied into the long-standing Genentech Postdoc Program with access to world class seminars and networking opportunities with leading scientists. Apply now to Roche Diagnostic’s Postdoctoral Program and unlock your full potential!
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Arizona is $54,900 and $101,900. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below:
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Who we are
At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group, innovates and manufactures instruments and reagents that automate tissue processing and slide staining for cancer diagnostics. Our integrated staining, workflow management and digital pathology solutions optimize laboratory efficiency to reduce errors and support diagnosis for pathology professionals. Together with Roche, Ventana is driving personalized healthcare through accelerated drug discovery and companion diagnostics.
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