Vallurupalli Lab - Postdoctoral Fellow

MFS Investments; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships at the intersection of cancer immunology, glycobiology, and functional genomics. You will design and execute an independent wet-lab research program under mentorship, aiming for first-author publications and competitive grants.

The lab emphasizes rigor, collaboration, and a supportive environment. We welcome candidates with recent PhD/MD/MD-PhD and strong hands-on experience in mammalian systems, who will

Qualifications

• PhD/MD/MD-PhD in immunology, cancer biology, molecular biology, chemical biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or related field.
• A first-author publication or preprint is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and molecular biology is required.
• Ability to drive a project independently and troubleshoot creatively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and interpret a program of independent wet-lab research, with mentorship from the PI.
• Develop and optimize experimental systems, including CRISPR screening platforms and glycoengineered cell models.
• Analyze high-dimensional datasets in collaboration with computational scientists and build data fluency.
• Present results at lab meetings, institutional forums, and national/international conferences.
• Prepare first-author manuscripts for publication and contribute to grants.
• Contribute to fellowship and grant applications and pursue independent funding.
• Mentor research staff, graduate students, and summer scholars, and foster a supportive lab culture.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Molecular biology

Independent project leadership

Scientific communication

Education

PhD/MD/MD-PhD in immunology, cancer biology, molecular biology, chemical biology, biochemistry, or related field

Tools

CRISPR screening platforms

Glycoengineered cell models

Immune co-culture assays

Job description

The Vallurupalli Lab at Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute, is recruiting postdoctoral fellows for wet‑lab positions at the intersection of cancer immunology, glycobiology, and functional genomics.
We welcome postdoctoral fellows interested in applying functional genomics and cutting‑edge tools to dissect leukemia and immune cell interactions. Requirements are a recent PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in immunology, chemical biology, or molecular biology.

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

• Design, execute, and interpret a program of independent wet‑lab research, with mentorship from the principal investigator.
• Develop and optimize experimental systems, including CRISPR screening platforms, glycoengineered cell models, and immune co‑culture assays.
• Analyze complex, high‑dimensional datasets in collaboration with computational scientists, and develop sufficient computational fluency to interrogate your own data.
• Present results at lab meetings, institutional forums, and national and international conferences.
• Prepare first‑author manuscripts for publication and contribute to collaborative projects.
• Contribute to fellowship and grant applications and be supported in applying for independent funding (F32, K99/R00, and foundation awards).
• Mentor research associates, graduate students, and summer scholars, and contribute to a supportive lab culture.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in immunology, cancer biology, molecular biology, chemical biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or a related field.
• A record of productive, rigorous research, including at least one first‑author publication or preprint.
• Strong hands‑on experience in mammalian cell culture and molecular biology.
• Demonstrated ability to drive a project independently, troubleshoot, and think creatively about experimental design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication 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.

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