Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Fischer Lab

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 is a Structural and Chemical Biology lab that combines molecular biology, computational biology, structural biology and chemistry with various ‘Omics’ techniques such as proteomics to study the pathways and protein complexes involved in protein homeostasis and the ubiquitin proteasome system often associated with human diseases, including cancer. The Fischer lab integrates structural biology, molecular biology and computational guided approaches to address fundamental questions about the mechanistic principles that govern signaling through the ubiquitin proteasome system.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

The Fischer Lab (https://fischerlab.org/) seeks a highly motivated individual to join the team as a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW who will work on biochemistry and structural biology projects addressing fundamental questions in our understanding of the ubiquitin system. While we consider various backgrounds, a strong interest in understanding how molecular machines work and the desire to tackle a major problem of great significance are absolutely essential.

Our laboratory is based at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Longwood Center and is an affiliate of the BCMP department at Harvard Medical School. We are affiliated with state-of-the-art facilities for structural biology (cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography, NMR), chemistry, biophysics, cellular imaging, etc. and the lab also has expertise and equipment for mass spectrometry including timsTOF pro and Orbitrap Eclipse tribrid mass spectrometers. Join our highly interactive team of scientists, postdocs, graduate students and technicians to work on understand signaling through the ubiquitin proteasome pathway and leverage these insights to test new avenues for therapeutic development.

Necessary 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

Expertise in two or more of the following areas:

• Expertise in recombinant protein expression and purification

• Experience with insect and/or mammalian expression systems

• Proficiency in data collection and structure determination for either X-ray or cryo-EM

• Experience with protein biophysical techniques

• In vitro biochemistry and enzyme kinetics

• Quantitative and computational skills

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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$72,000.00 - $76,385.00