Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Cancer Metastasis & Dormancy

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,385; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for the Haq Lab. This full-time position focuses on mechanisms of metastasis and dormancy in uveal melanoma, using a novel mouse model to gain mechanistic insights.

The fellow will contribute to manuscript preparation and co-author publications in a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have MD and/or PhD in biology/medicine with strong cell culture, protein work, RNAseq/qPCR skills, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• MD and/or PhD degree in a field related to biology, chemistry, or medicine.
• Must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and be able to work with a wide variety of faculty and staff.
• Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Must have attention to detail and be thorough in completing work tasks.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and operate with a high degree of independence.
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings, including grant preparation and presentations, and look for opportunities to co-author publications.
• Participate in grant application process and manuscript preparation as required.
• Maintain detailed notebook of all work-related activities.
• Train and oversee the lab work of research technicians in the group.
• May be responsible for the development, modification and improvement of standard operating procedures.
• May be responsible for monitoring laboratory budgets.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent work

Literature review

Education

MD or PhD in biology/medicine

Tools

CRISPR-based tools

RNAseq/qPCR

Cell culture

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for the Haq Lab. This full-time position focuses on mechanisms of metastasis and dormancy in uveal melanoma, using a novel mouse model to gain mechanistic insights.

The fellow will contribute to manuscript preparation and co-author publications in a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have MD and/or PhD in biology/medicine with strong cell culture, protein work, RNAseq/qPCR skills, and familiarity with