Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Boston, United States - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - T Cell Engineering and Immunotherapy

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Boston, MA

Full Time – Onsite

The Anderson lab at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is seeking a motivated and talented post-doctoral fellow who will contribute to discovery and translational research. The major focus of this specific position will include a talented fellow who develops and executes biological assays, interpret the results, analyze the data, and support further research activities.

The postdoctoral fellow will be affiliated with the Department of Medical Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School.

Responsibilities

• Conducting cell-based and molecular biology research including tissue culture, phenotypes, proliferation and cytotoxicity assays, flow cytometry analyses, gene editing through CRISPR, RNA/DNA analyses including ChIP-seq and RNA-seq, transduction / transfections / infection, RNA/DNA extractions, PCR, immune-histochemistry, immuno-precipitations and immunoblotting, and general lab organization/ordering as well as lab safety issues.
  
• Performing preclinical studies in mouse models of cancer.
  
• Maintaining accurate records, writing reports, and preparing/giving presentations.
  
  

  Qualifications:

  • a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree in biological sciences or bio-engineering
    
  • a strong background in immunology, cell engineering, cancer biology, molecular biology and/or cell biology
    
  • excellent oral and written communication skills
    
  • expertise in evaluation of drug efficacy studies in animal models preferred
    
  • the ability to perform both self-directed and guided research
    
  • the skills to effectively work as part of an interdisciplinary team of scientists
    
    

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    About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute:
    
    Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
    
    

    At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
    
    

    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.