Postdoctoral Researcher at University of California, San Francisco

Company DescriptionThe University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is dedicated to advancing health worldwide through innovative research, high-quality education, and exceptional patient care. UCSF is recognized for fostering collaboration among its renowned graduate schools, medical center, and research programs. The university is committed to excellence, driving breakthroughs that improve lives. UCSF serves as a hub for scientific discovery and education in the heart of San Francisco, CA.The position is in the group of Drs. Boris Bastian and Iwei Yeh at UCSF’s Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, leaders in melanoma genetics and translational research. The lab offers a stimulating, collaborative environment with access to cutting-edge technologies and interdisciplinary expertise.Role DescriptionThis is a full-time, on-site role for a Postdoctoral Researcher based in the Melanoma Discovery Lab at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow (MD or PhD) to study systemic immune responses to gene fusion-driven cancers.This project explores how potent oncogenic fusions can initiate neoplastic growth while simultaneously triggering immune surveillance, with Spitz tumors serving as a model. The broader aim is to understand how similar transient, immune-contained lesions may arise in other tissues and be eliminated before clinical detection.The fellow will join a collaborative effort between cancer geneticists/melanoma biologists and genetic immunologists, combining genomic and immunologic approaches to study the systemic response to fusion-driven neoplasms.QualificationsMD or PhD in cancer biology, immunology, genetics, or related fieldsStrong research background and publication recordExperience with molecular, genomic, or immunologic methods preferredIntellectual curiosity about tumor–immune system interactionsProficiency in Laboratory Skills and experience in conducting hands-on experimental workStrong Research and Data Analysis capabilities with attention to detailExperience with publication in peer-reviewed journals is a plusTo ApplySend a CV, brief statement of research interests, and contact information for three references to [email protected].