Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Aquilanti Lab

Overview

We are in search of a highly motivated and capable Research Fellow to join Dr. Aquilanti’s research group 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.

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

• Lead a laboratory-based research project, 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, as well as first-author publications. May be expected to participate in formal and information presentations of results to staff.
• 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 and/or students in the group.

Qualifications

• MD and/or PhD degree in a field related to biology, chemistry, or medicine.
• Computational skills (R and/or Python) are a plus.
• 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 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 equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse 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.