Postdoctoral Scholars
University of Chicago
Chicao, Illinois, USA
The University of Chicago’s Ludwig Center for Metastasis Research in the Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology is seeking Postdoctoral Scholars to join research teams seeking to better understand and reduce the process of tumor metastasis, and to improve the anti-tumor action of radiation and immune therapy combinations. Several key collaborations are driving our lab’s current focus: with Dr. Yang-Xin Fu we continue to investigate core pathways and mechanisms underlying immune responses in the context of radiotherapy and immunotherapy; Dr. Chuan He has been working with us to elucidate the effects of m6A methylation on the anti-tumor action of radiotherapy and immunotherapy; and we are partnering with Dr. Wenbin Lin to develop immuno-nanomedicine approaches that can be employed with radiotherapy. Publications from these collaborative investigations over the past decade include Wang et al. J Clin Invest 2023, and Cancer Cell 2023; Yang et al. Nat Nanotechnol 2022, and J Exp Med 2021; Jiang et al. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2022, and Biomaterials 2023; Hou et al. Clin Cancer Res 2024, Sci Transl Med 2021, and Immunity 2018; Zhang et al. EMBO J 2023; Rao et al. Sci Immunol 2021; Arina et al. Nat Commun 2019, and Cancer Immunol Res 2017; Han et al. Nature 2019; Liang et al. Nat Commun 2017; Deng et al. Clin Cancer Res 2017, J Clin Invest 2014, and Immunity 2014; Xu et al. Immunity 2017; Ni et al. Sci Adv 2020; and Chan et al. Biomaterials 2019. Additionally, a collaboration with Dr Robert Manguso seeking cancer cell vulnerabilities that increase sensitivity to radiation and/or immunotherapy was recently started. We are searching for a postdoctoral scholar for this project, who would work under the guidance of Drs Ainhoa Arina and Ralph Weichselbaum.
Qualified applicants must possess a doctorate degree. Ideal candidates would possess a strong background in tumor immunology and/or radiation biology, with experience in animal models of cancer, cancer immunotherapy and/or radiation therapy, standard immunology techniques/assays, molecular biology, and bioinformatic analysis. Successful Postdoctoral Scholars in our lab independently drive and conduct their research, with guidance from their supervisors and input from the rest of the group, and therefore they must work well in a team environment. The level of the position and compensation are dependent upon qualifications and experience. We are looking for candidates from a diversity of backgrounds; indeed, over the past decade, Postdoctoral Scholars and Fellows in the Weichselbaum Lab have hailed from seven countries. Interested candidates should submit curriculum vitae, bibliography, a statement of research interests, and contact information for at least three references to Dr. R. Weichselbaum, Dept. of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, 5758 S. Maryland Ave, MC9006, Chicago, IL 60637 USA, or via email to: dcorrea@uchicagomedicine.org
Posting ID: 432