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Job Description
Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children's Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.
Overview
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Purpose Statement/Position Summary: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate novel immunotherapeutic targets in preclinical models of Ewing sarcoma. This position is based in the laboratory of Dr. Christopher Kuo within the Cancer and Blood Disease Institute (CBDI) at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, in affiliation with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.
The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct independent and collaborative research under the guidance of the Principal Investigator. Responsibilities include performing laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and publishing findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals. The fellow will also participate in seminars, meetings, trainings, and other educational activities to support professional development.
Dr. Kuo's laboratory focuses on dissecting the tumor microenvironment in Ewing sarcoma, with particular emphasis on immune-tumor cell cross-talk. Research approaches include the use of novel zebrafish models, human tumor specimens, and cancer cell lines.
This position offers a rich training environment designed to develop the academic knowledge, research expertise, teaching skills, and foundational experience necessary for a successful independent research career. The fellow will benefit from collaboration with a broad network of investigators studying the tumor microenvironment at CBDI, The Saban Research Institute at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, and the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center at USC.
Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: Exposure to and/or experience in research in a healthcare environment preferred.
Preferred:

• Strong background in immunology and molecular biology

Education/Licensure/Certification: MD and/or PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree. Applicants must have completed their doctoral degree by their anticipated start date.
Pay Scale Information
$71,760.00-$85,155.20
CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.
About Us
CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.
Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.
CHLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Children's Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.
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