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Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Letai Lab

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Job Description

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a Post-Doctoral cancer biologist to conduct basic and translational cancer research in the Letai Lab’s Laboratory for Functional Precision medicine. In this position, you will exploit cutting edge technology to determine therapeutic vulnerabilities directly from patient tumor samples. This position contains translational, technological development, and basic aspects of research. The qualified candidate will conduct research in apply novel biomarkers to clinical trials as well as cancer biology hypothesis testing. The position is one that has potential for growth into a leadership position. There is opportunity for collaboration with oncologists at nearby hospitals and with scientists at the Laboratory for Systems Pharmacology at Harvard Medical School.

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.

Projects include:

Examining temporal changes in apoptotic signaling after drug contact

Rational assembly of drug combinations

Investigation of molecular determinants of drug response and apoptotic signaling

Assembly of SOPs for production of a clinical assay

Supervision of junior scientists

A PhD in cell biology or comparable research experience.

Interest in both translation and basic studies.

Experience with microscopy – experience with automated imaging a plus

Experience with patient samples a plus.

Familiarity with R, other coding languages.

Excellent written and oral communication in English is essential.

Ability to effectively collaborate with individuals across a range of disciplines, including clinicians and scientists.

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 characteristics protected by law.