Senior Research Scientist Sarcoma Cancer Research Center | Singer Laboratory @MSK

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Dr. Singer's Sarcoma Research Lab is seeking an experienced Scientist to join their NIH funded laboratory dedicated to gene target identification and drug discovery in soft tissue sarcoma through a genome-wide genetic and functional analysis . The overall goal of the lab is to perform a comprehensive molecular genetic and functional analysis of soft tissue sarcoma, so as to elucidate the mutational programs and pathways involved in sarcomagenesis and to identify novel therapeutic targets. Sarcoma tissue samples and cell lines are subjected to a multiplatform genome-wide characterization of expression of protein-coding genes and microRNAs, DNA copy number changes, activating mutations, gene rearrangements and methylation profiling . These data are then used to identify both genetically distinct subtypes of sarcoma and molecular signatures associated with tumor morphology, grade, recurrence, and survival . To identify potential therapeutic targets, our lab screens the genes and microRNAs in these signatures for involvement in proliferation, differentiation, and survival of sarcoma cell lines . Potential targets are validated by functional assays in additional cell lines and in xenograft models . Results will be translated into new therapeutics for soft tissue sarcoma.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Ph . D . or equivalent in biological science

• Proficiency in molecular and cell biology and one or more of the following areas:

• Computational biology/NGS data analysis

• Cancer biology

• Genetically engineered mouse models.

• A strong publication record (1 st author peer-reviewed publications)

• At least 5 years of experience

Salary $75,000 - $100,000

Please send CV, bibliography, brief statement of research interes ts and names of 3 references via email (Including # Singer Research in the subject line) to:

Russell Holmes

Surgery Research Lab Operations Manager

[email protected]

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