A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Deshpande lab at the Sanford Burnham Medical Research Institute in San Diego, California, to study normal and leukemic stem cells using genomic, epigenomic and biochemical methods. The lab is interested in cancer epigenetics with a core focus on acute myeloid leukemia using mouse models. There is also a strong interest in normal hematopoietic stem cell biology.

Highly motivated candidates with a recent Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Molecular biology, Genetics or relevant fields are encouraged to apply. Experience and expertise in cell and molecular biology (flow cytometry, cell culture, viral production and transduction, chromatin immunoprecipitation), mouse model of leukemia and/or hematopoiesis is highly desired. We are seeking collaborative individuals who are detail oriented, with excellent communication and data organization skills.
Interested candidates should submit current CV, contact information for 3 letters of reference to Dr. Ani Deshpande (adeshpande@sanfordburnham.org).