Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Freeman Lab

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

Job summary

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Freeman Lab to explore PD-1/PD-L1 and HHLA2/KIR3DL3 pathways in tumor immunity.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or M.D., with a strong immunology background and experience in mouse tumor models, T cells, flow cytometry, and scRNA analysis. Join a collaborative Harvard Medical School environment.

Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD required for consideration.
• Strong background in immunology and mouse tumor models.
• Experience with T cells, antigen-presenting cells, and immunological techniques.

Responsibilities

• Study PD-1 and coinhibitory pathways in immune responses.
• Evaluate therapeutic synergies of coinhibitory blockade for anti-tumor immunity.
• Prepare manuscripts and present findings at meetings.

Skills

Immunology

Mouse tumor models

T cell biology

Flow cytometry

scRNA analysis

Education

PhD or MD

Tools

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Freeman Lab

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Boston, MA

Full Time

Overview

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Gordon Freeman in the Department of Medical Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School. The lab focuses on costimulatory and coinhibitory pathways, particularly the PD-L1/PD-1 and HHLA2/KIR3DL3 pathways.

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.

This position will involve examining the role of PD-1 and other coinhibitory pathways in immune responses and particularly on therapeutic synergies of coinhibitory blockade for anti-tumor immunity.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a Ph.D. and/or M.D.
• The candidate must be a self-starter capable of generating new ideas with a strong work ethic and intensely curious with a love of discovery.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• A background in immunology and mouse tumor models is essential.
• Experience in working with T cells, antigen-presenting cells, cell culture, immunological techniques, multicolor flow cytometry, scRNA analysis are highly desirable.

Application Information

• Cover letter briefly summarizing your research interests and career goals
• Contact information for three references

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.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$72,000.00 - $76,385.00