Postdoctoral Fellow: Structural Biology of Transcription

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

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to explore biochemical and structural biology questions related to transcriptional regulation linked to human diseases, including cancer. The lab uses cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography, NMR, and proteomics to investigate mechanistic principles of transcription.

Located in Longwood Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Dana-Farber offers access to state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Recent Ph.D. or equivalent degree in structural biology (X-ray crystallography, electron microscopy), biochemistry, biophysics or molecular biology.
• Proven ability to develop and execute on complex structural biology projects.
• Ability to collect and analyze experimental data, prepare research publications and communicate results
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment
• Excellent oral and written capabilities.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Team-oriented

Education

PhD in structural biology/biochemistry/molecular biology

Tools

X-ray crystallography

cryo-EM

NMR

Protein expression systems (insect/mammalian)

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to explore biochemical and structural biology questions related to transcriptional regulation linked to human diseases, including cancer. The lab uses cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography, NMR, and proteomics to investigate mechanistic principles of transcription.

Located in Longwood Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Dana-Farber offers access to state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative