Postdoctoral Fellow: Metabolite Signaling in Immunology

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

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School seek a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow in Immunology/Metabolism to investigate metabolite signaling and innate immune cell function in infection and cancer. The Mills Lab uses mass spectrometry to define signaling at cellular and whole-body levels, in a collaborative, mentorship-rich environment.

Located in Boston, the lab provides strong mentorship, career development resources, and opportunities to publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have, or be close to completing, a PhD in immunology, metabolism, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field with relevant research experience.
• Strong background in immunology.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent research projects in immunology and metabolism.
• Design and execute experiments related to metabolite signaling and immune cell function.
• Analyze and interpret complex datasets.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals as first author.
• Present research at lab meetings, institutional seminars, and national/international scientific conferences.
• Contribute to a collaborative and supportive lab environment.

Skills

Immunology

Metabolism

Data analysis/Bioinformatics

In vivo models

Cell culture

Education

PhD in immunology/metabolism/biochemistry/cell biology

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Flow cytometry

CRISPR gene editing

Microscopy

Cell culture

Bioinformatics pipelines

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School seek a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow in Immunology/Metabolism to investigate metabolite signaling and innate immune cell function in infection and cancer. The Mills Lab uses mass spectrometry to define signaling at cellular and whole-body levels, in a collaborative, mentorship-rich environment.

Located in Boston, the lab provides strong mentorship, career development resources, and opportunities to publish in peer-reviewed journals.