Job Description

TGen is searching for a top-notch, collegial Postdoctoral Research Fellow who is interested in conducting cutting-edge translational research.
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will explore signaling pathways relevant to drug development and discovery of basic mechanisms of cancer biology and novel therapeutic targets and epigenetic and genetic prognostic biomarkers in cancers. The fellow will be assigned projects and be responsible for designing and performing in vitro and in vivo experiments, collecting and analyzing data, writing grants, publications, and disseminating findings.
Applicants must possess a relevant PhD in Cancer Biology or Molecular Biology or a related field of study. The applicant should be experienced in conducting research, publishing journal manuscripts, presenting research at conferences, and advanced quantitative data analyses.
The successful applicant should also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the works of others and act as a team leader as required. In vivo experience including working with mouse models, transplantation, injection (IP, IV, oral gavage, retro orbital) and flow cytometry analysis is a plus. The successful applicant will also coordinate work with colleagues at City of Hope Cancer Center, in Duarte, CA and will be required to travel there on occasion for training, performing experiments and presentation of findings.
The position requires a Ph.D. in cancer biology or molecular biology, or a related field of study
Please include a CV, a personal statement, and at least three references that can be contacted.

Why join TGen?
TGen is a non-profit research institute located in Phoenix, Arizona. We are focused on translational science – and have been since our formation in 2002. Our immediate goal is to make a difference in the lives of patients suffering from disease. We are moderately sized (~300 employees), nimble, and house the latest technologies in genomics. Do you dream of your work benefiting patients sooner rather than later? We have a 20-year track record in doing exactly that. It is the perfect sized place for you to start and grow your career and receive expert mentorship from a diverse, successful group of investigators.
Moreover, our Post Doctoral Research Fellows enjoy the same benefits as any other employee. Our compensation packages are competitive with the NIH, and our benefits are top notch! Just to name a few of the perks of working for us:
· BC/BS of Arizona health coverage. Mayo Clinic is in network.
· Dental, Vision, Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability
· Excellent Enterprise Assistance Program with a full scope of life services
· 401k with up to a 4% match
· Generous time off
· Commuter benefits
· Much, much more!
Why come to Phoenix, Arizona?
Relocation packages are available to move to the beautiful Valley of the Sun! Phoenix is an incredible place to live! Like the outdoors? We average 300 sunny days each year – 100 more sunny days than the typical U.S. city. With an average of only 30 days with rain your recreational plans rarely get ruined. We have multiple mountain ranges within a 30-minute drive of the city center, California or Mexico beaches are a quick five-hour drive away, and, in the winter, snow sports are just a two-hour drive north to Flagstaff.
Our airport is consistently ranked as one of the best in the country with direct flights to all major U.S. cities, Europe, and the Americas. Enjoy long weekends in Vegas? Drive there in five hours or fly there in 45 minutes. We also have great nightlife, performing arts, food, college and professional sports, and live music. Arizona is truly one of the nation’s best-kept secrets. Lastly, the scientific community in Phoenix is large and constantly growing – research and clinical partners abound!