Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Haq Lab

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

Job summary

The Haq Lab at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a motivated Research Fellow to study metastasis and dormancy in uveal melanoma, using a novel mouse model and multidisciplinary collaboration. The role emphasizes authorship on papers and contributing to translational insights.

The candidate should have experience in cell culture, protein work, RNAseq/qPCR, and, while not required, some mouse work and CRISPR-based tools. Join a leading academic team in a supportive, diverse environment.

Qualifications

• MD and/or PhD in biology, chemistry, or medicine.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to analyze information and use logic to address problems.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing 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 co-author publications when possible.
• Participate in grant applications and manuscript preparation as required.
• Maintain a detailed notebook of all work-related activities.
• Keep up with appropriate literature and research publications to contribute intellectually to the position.
• Train and oversee the lab work of research technicians in the group.
• Develop, modify and improve standard operating procedures where appropriate.
• Monitor laboratory budgets when applicable.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team player

Education

MD or PhD in biology/medicine

Job description

The Haq lab is recruiting for a highly motivated and capable Research Fellow to join the Haq Lab at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in cancer biology and therapeutics and will function as part of a multidisciplinary basic science and translational team. This post-doctoral position is available to start at any time. The focus of the research will be to study the mechanisms of metastasis and dormancy in uveal melanoma. We have generated a novel mouse model that closely resembles the disease, yielding numerous insights into it. This is quite novel work, and the incoming post-doc will play a major role in authoring papers based on findings already gathered within our group.

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.

You should have experience and high-level proficiency in cell culture, protein work, RNAseq/qPCR, and ideally (though not a prerequisite) some mouse experience. Our lab commonly uses CRISPR-based functional tools, but experience with these techniques is not required for consideration.

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.

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. May be expected to participate in formal and information presentations of results to staff.

• Participate in grant application process and manuscript preparation as required.

• Maintain detailed notebook of all work-related activities.

• Expected to provide intellectual and interactive commitment to position by keeping up with appropriate literature and research publications.

• 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.

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.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusiveenvironment 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 compassionateprofessionals, 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