Postdoctoral Fellow - DNA Repair & Genomic Stability

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.; Boston (MA); In loco; USD 72.000 - 76.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for the D’Andrea Lab to study chromosome instability and DNA repair in human cancers using cutting-edge molecular biology techniques. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team in a collaborative environment dedicated to advancing cancer biology.

The role offers the opportunity to design and perform experiments, publish findings, and contribute to grant applications while mentoring junior researchers in a

Competenze

• PhD or MD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related field.
• Strong background in DNA repair, cancer biology, or chromatin biology is preferred.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, protein purification, and molecular cloning.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and in a team.

Mansioni

• Design and conduct experiments related to DNA repair pathways, replication fork stability, and ubiquitin signaling.
• Use CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, protein biochemistry, mass spectrometry, and live-cell imaging.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and present findings at internal and external scientific meetings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including medicinal chemists and clinical researchers.
• Contribute to manuscript writing and grant applications.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the overall research environment.

Conoscenze

DNA repair

Cancer biology

Chromatin biology

Independent work and teamwork

Formazione

PhD or MD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related field

Strumenti

CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing

Protein purification

Molecular cloning

Mass spectrometry

Live-cell imaging

Descrizione del lavoro

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for the D’Andrea Lab to study chromosome instability and DNA repair in human cancers using cutting-edge molecular biology techniques. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team in a collaborative environment dedicated to advancing cancer biology.

The role offers the opportunity to design and perform experiments, publish findings, and contribute to grant applications while mentoring junior researchers in a