Postdoctoral Position in Cancer Biology and HPV Virology

A postdoctoral position investigating HPV-related head and neck cancer within an interdisciplinary translational center at the University of Pennsylvania.

Best for:Best for researchers with advanced training in cancer biology, tumor virology, and bioinformatics seeking an impactful translational postdoc.

University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, United States · R2 · Recognised researcher

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Cancer BiologyHPV VirologyTranslational TherapeuticsTumor ImmunologyBiomarkersMulti-omic Analyses

This is a postdoc position — not a PhD studentship.

Deadline

Until filled

rolling

Funding

Salaried

Start date

Jun 30, 2026

Fixed-term

Location

Philadelphia

United States

Overview

A postdoctoral research position is available within the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the University of Pennsylvania, operating under the mentorship of Dr. Devraj Basu. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team inside a Translational Center of Excellence for HPV-positive Head and Neck Cancer at the Abramson Cancer Center. The work sits at the intersection of cancer biology, immunology, bioinformatics, and molecular epidemiology, focusing on tumor heterogeneity, novel targeted therapeutics, and prognostic molecular biomarkers. The appointed researcher will lead impactful translational projects and collaborate closely with basic, translational, and clinical investigators.

PostdocCancer BiologyHPVVirologyTranslational ResearchImmunologyBioinformatics

What you'll do

Lead independent research projects investigating the role of heterogeneity in HPV oncoprotein expression and therapy responses
Develop and evaluate novel targeted therapeutics aimed at promoting direct and immune-mediated clearance of HPV-positive cancers
Design and execute comparative multi-omic analyses to discover prognostic and predictive molecular biomarkers for HPV-related cancers
Collaborate with basic, translational, and clinical researchers within an interdisciplinary mentorship team
Contribute to scientific publications, presentations, and grant reporting for supported research initiatives

Requirements

Degree required: PhD in Cancer Biology or related biomedical field

Language: English

Instruction: English

Required skills

Advanced training and proven technical background in cancer biology
Demonstrated ability to design and execute rigorous laboratory experiments independently
Strong foundational knowledge in molecular or cellular biology

Nice to have

Strong background in tumor virology or viral oncologyExperience in immunology or cellular metabolism studiesFamiliarity with stem cell biologyCompetence in data science, bioinformatics, or multi-omic data analysis

Funding & terms

Type

Salaried

Amount

—

Duration

—

Programme

NIH and private foundations

How to apply

Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter detailing their specific interest in the position through the Interfolio portal. Additionally, candidates must provide names and contact information for two professional references, and a letter of recommendation from a recent direct supervisor is strongly encouraged.

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