Join a leading cancer research institution in Los Angeles
The Gu Lab at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center is actively seeking highly motivated candidates to drive groundbreaking research in computational and cancer biology. Our lab, in the Department of Systems Biology, is at the forefront of cutting-edge cancer genomics, bioinformatics, and experimental biology.
Why join us?
Top-ranked cancer center
City of Hope is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a founding member of the NCCN, and consistently ranked among the nation's top cancer hospitals.
Vibrant academic environment
In the Los Angeles metro area, surrounded by world-class institutions such as UCLA, USC, and Caltech — fostering extensive collaborations and career opportunities.
Competitive salary & benefits
We offer highly competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
Career development
Trainees gain access to cutting-edge technologies, strong mentorship, and professional growth programs to prepare for independent careers.
State-of-the-art resources
Well-funded, with powerful computing infrastructure and access to large-scale patient data and innovative wet-lab models for translational research.
Candidate qualifications
We welcome applicants with training in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, Hematology, Cell/Molecular/Developmental Biology, Immunology, or related fields. Candidates with expertise in cancer genomics, computational biology, molecular mechanism studies, or mouse modeling are highly encouraged to apply.
Key responsibilities
- Develop computational and analytical methods for cancer research
- Conduct in vitro and in vivo modeling for leukemia and other malignancies
- Analyze large-scale multi-omics bulk and single-cell data
- Write manuscripts and present findings at conferences
- Collaborate with leading researchers in a multidisciplinary environment