Student - Daniel Lu

danafarber; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston offers a hands-on student project at the intersection of computational biology and experimental protein engineering. The role focuses on designing proteins with desired attributes using AI/ML methods, expressing and purifying designs in the laboratory, and characterizing protein function with a range of analyses.

The program is housed within a collaborative, inclusive research environment at a premier cancer center, with opportunities to learn techniques,

Responsibilities

• Design proteins with desired attributes using AI/ML methods; express and purify designs in the lab; characterize protein function with a range of analyses.

Job description

This project provides a student with the opportunity to combine computational and experimental approaches to protein engineering.

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 student will learn how to design proteins with desired attributes using AI/ML methods, express and purify their designs in the laboratory, and characterize protein function using a variety of protein analysis techniques.

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.

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).

$31,200.00 - $41,200.00