Postdoctoral Fellow - Discovery Oncology, Foster Lab

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The Opportunity:

A Postdoctoral fellow position is available for a highly motivated and independent scientist to join the laboratory of Dr. Scott Foster in the Department of Discovery Oncology at Genentech to answer fundamental questions related to cancer biology and cellular metabolism.  

The Foster Lab is dedicated to deciphering the mechanistic connection underlying novel cancer cell dependencies and synthetic lethal interactions that offer high potential for therapeutic exploitation. In this role, you will employ a diverse range of molecular and cell biology techniques to explore fundamental cancer cell biology related to cellular metabolism, in particular redox biology. You will have access to state-of-the-art technologies and will be able collaborate with other researchers across the organization to accelerate research progress and foster interdisciplinary knowledge. In addition, you will have access to Genentech’s rich environment of core facilities, including animal modeling, protein chemistry and computational biology. As a former Genentech postdoc, I can attest to the outstanding training and mentorship available through this program. The program provides ample opportunities to present your work both internally and externally, career development support, and exposure to an environment with a broad focus, ranging from basic science to drug development, with the goal to accelerate breakthrough discoveries. 

Who You Are:

• A Ph.D. in Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, or a related field, with a proven track record of research accomplishments

• Must have advanced at least one research project as evidenced by a first author publication (published or accepted) in a high impact journal

• Knowledge and hands-on experience in the area of cancer cell biology and cellular metabolism is required

• Expertise in a wide range of molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology techniques, in particular generating large omic data sets is mandatory

• Strong collaboration skills to work closely with scientists across different disciplines to bring projects to completion is needed

• Independent scientist with outstanding communication and writing skills, with a strong passion and commitment to science and cancer cell biology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with in vivo mouse models is a plus

• Computational experience to assist in analyzing / interpreting high dimensional data is a plus

For relevant publications, please go to:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=%28Foster+S%5BAuthor%5D%29+AND+%28Genentech%5BAffiliation%5D%29&sort=date
 

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco California is $100,000 to $106,500. 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.

Benefits

Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.

Postdoc Program

Elevate your research career to new heights with Genetech’s Postdoctoral Program! Join a prestigious community of early career scientists and kick-start your journey toward becoming a scientific leader in biotechnology and bioengineering. With competitive salaries and fully funded research expenses, you can dedicate yourself to groundbreaking research that aligns with Genentech strategic ambitions.

The postdoc program is designed to empower recent Ph.D. graduates to conduct world-class research, publish in top-tier journals, and build a robust scientific network. By joining us, you will receive the mentorship and support necessary to develop into an independent scientist and leader. 

The Genentech Postdoc Program provides access to world-class seminars, professional development workshops, and networking opportunities. Apply now to Genentech Postdoctoral Program and unlock your full potential!

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