University of Pennsylvania.
https://www.pennmedicine.org/physicians-hub/physician-article/hpv-opscc-transitional-center-of-excellence-debuts-at-penn-ent
https://www.pennmedicine.org/research/translational-centers-of-excellence
Trainees will have opportunities to lead projects designed to have major clinical impact on the following topics:
- The role of heterogeneity in HPV oncoprotein expression within and among HPV+ oropharyngeal cancers in determining their therapy responses.
- Developing novel targeted therapeutics that promote direct and immune-mediated clearance of HPV+ cancers
- Developing prognostic and predictive molecular biomarkers for HPV-related cancer from comparative multi-omic analyses
Qualifications:
Advanced training in cancer biology is essential. Strong foundations in tumor virology, immunology, cellular metabolism, stem cell biology, data science and/or bioinformatics are also highly desirable. Positions will be supported by NIH and private foundation funding as well as philanthropic support.
Application Instructions:
Send CV and cover letter detailing reasons for interest in this specific position through Interfolio. Names and contact information for 2 professional references are required. Also a letter of recommendation from a recent direct supervisor is strongly encouraged.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.