Postdoctoral Fellow: Structural Biology & Proteostasis

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

Job summary

The Fischer Lab at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance biochemistry and structural biology projects focused on the ubiquitin system. You will collaborate across a highly interactive team of scientists and technicians to tackle mechanistic questions relevant to cancer biology.

Required PhD in structural biology/biochemistry or related field, with a track record of independent project execution and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Recent Ph.D. or equivalent in structural biology, biochemistry, biophysics or molecular biology.
• Ability to develop and execute on complex structural biology projects.
• Ability to collect and analyze data, prepare publications, and communicate results.

Responsibilities

• Work on biochemistry and structural biology projects to address fundamental questions in ubiquitin signaling.
• Collaborate with a team of scientists, postdocs, and technicians.
• Leverage state-of-the-art facilities (cryo-EM, X-ray, NMR) to advance structural insights.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Excellent communication

Independent project execution

Biochemistry knowledge

Structural biology expertise

Molecular biology

Education

PhD in Structural Biology / Biochemistry / Biophysics / Molecular Biology

Tools

Cryo-EM

X-ray crystallography

NMR

Mass spectrometry (TIMS TOF Pro / Orbitrap Eclipse)

Job description

The Fischer Lab at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance biochemistry and structural biology projects focused on the ubiquitin system. You will collaborate across a highly interactive team of scientists and technicians to tackle mechanistic questions relevant to cancer biology.

Required PhD in structural biology/biochemistry or related field, with a track record of independent project execution and excellent communication skills.