Postdoc: Single-Cell Epigenomics in Pediatric Cancer

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Computational Genomics to join the Hovestadt Lab. The role focuses on computational analyses of single-cell epigenomic data from childhood cancers to uncover tumor-specific alterations and their origins.

Candidates should have a PhD in a related field and strong skills in computational method development, data visualization, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD in Cancer Biology, Epigenetics/Genetics, Computational Biology, or related discipline.
• Experience in developing computational methods to analyze and visualize new genomic data.
• Understanding of human developmental biology and recent single-cell profiling efforts.
• Ability to work collaboratively with scientists from other disciplines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform computational analyses of novel single-cell epigenomic datasets generated from childhood cancers.
• Identify tumor-specific alterations relative to cellular origins and explore their role in tumor formation.
• Collaborate with world-renowned experts in cancer research and epigenomics.

Skills

Experience in developing computational

Understanding of developmental biology

Collaborative teamwork

Strong communication skills

Outstanding academic track record

Education

PhD in Cancer Biology, Epigenetics/Genetics, Computational Biology, or related discipline

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Computational Genomics to join the Hovestadt Lab. The role focuses on computational analyses of single-cell epigenomic data from childhood cancers to uncover tumor-specific alterations and their origins.

Candidates should have a PhD in a related field and strong skills in computational method development, data visualization, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.