Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Translational Immunology

Brigham and Women's Hospital - Department of Dermatology; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital - Department of Dermatology in Boston is seeking an Immunology trained PhD or MD/PhD for a post-doctoral fellowship in translational immunology. The fellow will work on research investigating the immunopathogenesis of severe drug allergies and develop novel technologies.

Candidates should possess a strong research background with wet lab experience and mouse handling. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• M.D./Ph.D. or Ph.D. in Immunology or a closely related field.
• Strong research background including wet lab experience.
• Experience with mouse work.

Responsibilities

• Research in translational immunology focusing on drug allergies.
• Present findings at national scientific conferences.
• Draft research manuscripts of findings.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Experience with mouse work

Education

M.D./Ph.D. in Immunology or closely related field

Tools

Single cell RNA sequencing

ELISA

Flow cytometry

Job description

Position Overview

The Divito Laboratory in the Department of Dermatology at Mass General Brigham, Brigham and Women’s Hospital campus in Boston is seeking an Immunology trained PhD or MD/PhD for an NIH funded post-doctoral fellowship in translational immunology.

Research Focus

Our laboratory investigates the immunopathogenesis of severe drug allergies, drug reactions to anti-cancer therapies (immune checkpoint inhibitors etc) and graft-versus-host disease. Research is translational and aims to directly impact patient care. We work with both human specimens (retrospective and prospective) and novel mouse models of disease including humanized models and dirty mice. Our research utilizes and develops novel technologies and analysis pathways (ex. Single cell RNA sequencing, TCR sequencing, immunopeptidomic studies, etc) as well as traditional immunologic techniques (immunofluorescence & immunohistochemistry, microscopy, flow cytometry and sorting, ELISA, etc). This post-doctoral position will include human sample and mouse work.

Candidate Profile

Highly-motivated candidates with a M.D./Ph.D. or Ph.D. in Immunology or a closely related field are appropriate to apply. M.D. applicants with strong research backgrounds including wet lab experience are also appropriate to apply. The candidate would ideally have ample experience with mouse work. Applicants should possess strong laboratory, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Candidates should be scientifically curious and capable of working independently. The fellow would be expected to present/attend national scientific conferences and draft research manuscripts of their findings, and would be encouraged to apply for independent funding.

Institutional Environment

The Mass General Brigham Department of Dermatology is located in the Longwood Medical Area, which contains ten major institutions, including research-oriented hospitals and research institutes, Harvard Medical School, and the Harvard School of Public Health, providing a rich training environment.

Start Date

Anticipated start date is July 1, 2026 though it is flexible.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, genetic information, military service, or other protected status.