A postdoctoral position in the Duncan Lab at Fox Chase Cancer Center is available to illuminate the dark kinome in cancer using proteomics. Our work focuses on defining the activity and responsiveness of the dark kinome in cancer cell lines, mouse models and patient tumors using proteomic methods such a kinome profiling and phosphoproteomics. The Duncan Lab is interested in defining the function and druggability of dark kinases in ovarian and endometrial cancer models with the goal of discovering new kinase inhibitor therapies to treat cancer.
We are looking for enthusiastic applicants who display outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills. Experience in proteomics, cancer biology and animal models preferred.
About the Training Environment
As one of the four original cancer centers to receive comprehensive designation from the National Cancer Institute, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been at the forefront of cancer research for almost 90 years. We are home to excellent research facilities, top clinicians and scientists, and outstanding patient care. Our singular focus on cancer, which couples discovery science with state of the art clinical care and population health, remains the foundation of our work.
The scientist training programs at Fox Chase Cancer Center provide professional development opportunities in four core areas identified as crucial for successful careers in science, research, and health care including communication, leadership, teaching, and mentorship. Upon joining the program, graduate students and postdocs develop individual development plans to help guide their growth. Training throughout the year is supplemented with free professional development opportunities, including a robust ‘How To’ series, writing courses, networking, mentorship, and teaching opportunities, a trainee-led seminar series, a trainee-led annual Research Conference, and more. Postdocs at Fox Chase Cancer Center are supported by the Temple University Postdoc Association and the Office of Academic Affairs at Fox Chase, and are compensated with competitive pay and benefits.
In addition to the robust training program, scientists at Fox Chase Cancer Center benefit from being part of the rich scientific and biotech environment in the Philadelphia region. Many of our former trainees are now employees (and contacts) at nearby institutions and companies, including The Wistar Institute, Merck, GSK, AACR, and numerous others.
To Apply
Interested candidates may send a CV with three letters of recommendation to james.duncan2@fccc.edu.
