Postdoctoral Fellow - Epigenetics and Diabetes Research

City of Hope

Duarte, CA

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're 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 Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Sangeeta Dhawan, at the Arthur Riggs Diabetes and Metabolism Research Institute. We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow interested in studying the epigenetic regulation of pancreatic beta-cell mass in health and diabetes.

Our lab's primary focus is understanding beta cell failure from a developmental perspective. We are interested in the dynamics of beta-cell heterogeneity, islet organization and cell-cell interaction in fetal and neonatal development. The Dhawan lab utilizes genetic mouse models, molecular biology, imaging and epigenetic techniques to study the cellular identity, function, remodeling, and survival of beta-cells in physiological and pathological conditions.

For more information on Dr. Dhawan and her research please visit here .

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Have a willingness to learn and establish new methodologies and research directions

• Have extensive experience in molecular biology and rodent models

• Have experience with epigenetic techniques

Your qualifications should include:

• PhD in Molecular, Cellular or Developmental Biology.

• Strong interest in diabetes research.

• Extensive experience with basic molecular biology skills.

• Extensive experience in handling animal models.

• Experience with tissue collection, histology, immunohistochemistry, and cell sorting.

• Experience with cell culture, immunofluorescence, and flow cytometry.

• Experience with epigenetic and single cell methods preferred.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please click here

To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE

Posted 2026-01-18

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