City of Hope·Duarte, California
The fellow will study interactions between cancer cells and macrophages using molecular and cell biological assays. They will also utilize high-throughput screening and preclinical models to develop novel macrophage-mediated cancer immunotherapies.
Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at City of Hope where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses.
Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.
Dr.
Mingye Feng’s laboratory at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope National Medical Center is looking for a talented and highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow.
His laboratory employs cutting-edge techniques to understand mechanisms of macrophages in cancer immunosurveillance, identify immune checkpoints and ligands on various hematopoietic malignant and solider tumor cells with high-throughput screening and protein engineering approaches developed in the lab, and develop novel cancer immunotherapies targeting metastatic cancer cells.
Cancer immunotherapy is one of the most important breakthroughs in the development of cancer treatment approaches.
As one of the largest populations of immune cells in human body and the major components of primary tumors and the metastatic sites, macrophages are key effectors mediating tumor immunosurveillance.
Macrophage-based cancer immunotherapy is considered one of the most promising fields in cancer immunology and the next generation of cancer immunotherapy.
The lab is well supported by multiple grants from NIH and other research foundations.
All the research platforms have been well established in the lab.
Translational medicine is highly promoted at City of Hope.
The lab is collaborating with clinicians at the Helford Clinical Research Hospital at City of Hope to translate research work in the laboratory to clinically viable agents and therapies.
For more information about Dr.
Feng’s lab, please visit here.
As a successful candidate, you will: Utilize a combination of cell biological, molecular biological, cell engineering and immunological assays, large-scale high-throughput screening approaches (CRISPR screen, drug screen, etc.) and in vivo preclinical models to study interactions between cancer cells and macrophages and develop novel macrophage-mediated cancer immunotherapies.
Candidates must hold a PhD in cancer biology, immunology, or cell biology. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong work ethics are required.
Market context
California research institutions and cancer centers continue to show steady demand for postdoctoral fellows in cancer immunology, especially for candidates with PhDs in cancer biology, immunology, or cell biology. These roles are competitive because labs often look for strong publication potential, clear communication, and dependable work habits. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to match the lab’s research focus and highlight relevant experimental experience.
