Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Wachter Lab

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

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to explore biochemical and structural biology questions related to transcriptional regulation linked to human diseases, including cancer. The lab uses cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography, NMR, and proteomics to investigate mechanistic principles of transcription.

Located in Longwood Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Dana-Farber offers access to state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative

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.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Team-oriented

Education

PhD in structural biology/biochemistry/molecular biology

Tools

X-ray crystallography

cryo-EM

NMR

Protein expression systems (insect/mammalian)

Job description

The Wachter Lab 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 molecular mechanisms of transcriptional control. 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.

The Wachter Lab at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a Structural and Chemical Biology lab that combines molecular biology, structural biology, functional genomics and proteomics to study mechanisms of transcriptional regulation associated with human diseases, including cancer. The Wachter lab integrates structural biology, molecular biology and computational guided approaches to address fundamental questions about the mechanistic principles of transcription.

Our laboratory is based at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Longwood Center and is an affiliate of the pediatrics 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. The lab is a member of the DFCI Chemical Biology Program with access to in house cryo EM screening.

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.

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.

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

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

$72,000.00 - $76,385.00