Assistant Professor - Department of Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we are changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission\: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.

A Tenured-track Assistant Professor opportunity is immediately available in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology within the Arthur Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute (AR-DMRI). AR-DMRI is a component of the Beckman Research Institute (BRI) at City of Hope. Our research depth in diabetes and cancer makes this institution unique, providing opportunities for scientific and clinical distinction and collaboration across disciplines, for example crosstalk between endocrinology, diabetes, cancer metabolism, and biology of the pancreatic islet, muscle, liver, and adipose tissue. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented early career investigator with a strong focus on diabetes and translational therapies to join the vibrant Department of Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, directed by Adolfo Garcia-Ocaña, PhD.

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You will have experience with the following\:

· Have deep expertise in human pluripotent stem cell culture, gene editing, directed differentiation into relevant endocrine cell tissues, and 3D organoid modeling.

· Have a broad understanding of diabetes pathogenesis with the idea of translating promising insights into treatments and potential cures for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.