Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Medical Oncology | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Job at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA

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  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Post d octoral Research Fellow to join our scientific research team in the Department of Medical Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) . Our Laboratory stud ies mechanism s of cancer initiation and progression as well as development of novel therapeutic targets. We use genome scale systematic approaches to d iscover cancer-specific genetic vulnerabilities & d ecipher molecular pathways underlying cellular transformation and therapeutic resistance.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

  • Technical proficiency , scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought.?
  • Design, conduct, and troubleshoot hypothesis-testing experiments.?
  • Design, conduct, and validate high-throughput, hypothesis-generating screens.?
  • Mentoring of research technicians and undergraduate students .?
  • Maintain detailed and understandable lab notebooks and records .?
  • Interpret , discuss and present research findings with lab members and the principal investigator.?
  • Use computational approaches to analyze complex data sets, including next generation sequencing data sets, and/or effectively collaborate with computational biologists.?
  • Develop figures to depict research findings, write research and review papers, and present at scientific meetings .

  • PhD or MD/PhD with concentration in molecular biology, cellular biology, cancer biology, computational cancer genomics or related discipline.
  • Mammalian c ell line and organoid culturing techniques .
  • Proficiency in molecular biology and biochemistry techniques .
  • Self-motivation , collaborative spirit and ability to work in a group setting.
  • Able to write scientific reports and present scientific findings.

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.

About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers; we reach out to under-served members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

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