Postdoctoral Research Fellow - T Cell Engineering and Immunotherapy

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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW - T CELL ENGINEERING AND IMMUNOTHERAPY

Employer
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI)
Location
Boston, Massachusetts (US)
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Closing date
11 May 2024
Discipline
Biomedicine
Job Type
Postdoctoral
Employment - Hours
Full time
Duration
Permanent
Qualification
PhD
Sector
Hospital
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FULL TIME – ONSITE

The Anderson lab at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is seeking a motivated and talented post-doctoral fellow who will contribute to discovery and translational research. The major focus of this specific position will include a talented fellow who develops and executes biological assays, interpret the results, analyze the data, and support further research activities.
The postdoctoral fellow will be affiliated with the Department of Medical Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree in biological sciences or bio-engineering
• A strong background in immunology, cell engineering, cancer biology, molecular biology and/or cell biology
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Expertise in evaluation of drug efficacy studies in animal models preferred
• The ability to perform both self-directed and guided research
• The skills to effectively work as part of an interdisciplinary team of scientists

• Conducting cell-based and molecular biology research including tissue culture, phenotypes, proliferation and cytotoxicity assays, flow cytometry analyses, gene editing through CRISPR, RNA/DNA analyses including ChIP-seq and RNA-seq, transduction / transfections / infection, RNA/DNA extractions, PCR, immune-histochemistry, immuno-precipitations and immunoblotting, and general lab organization/ordering as well as lab safety issues.
• Performing preclinical studies in mouse models of cancer.
• Maintaining accurate records, writing reports, and preparing/giving presentations.