Overview
A full-time post-doctoral fellowship position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Coleman Lindsley (https://lindsleylab.dana-farber.org/) at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) and Harvard Medical School. We use interdisciplinary approaches at the interface of genomics and molecular biology to understand the mechanisms of human disease, with the aim of translating these insights into novel therapies for patients with cancer. The ideal candidate is collegial, creative, and highly motivated, with a strong record of productivity during graduate training. The position will involve the study of hematologic malignancies, and projects will integrate analysis of primary human samples and engineered mouse models. Technical skills involving tissue culture, flow cytometry, and standard molecular and cell biology techniques are highly desirable. Prior experience with small animal models would be an advantage but is not required. An MD, PhD, or MD/PhD is required.
Projects will be tailored to a candidate’s experience, interests, and goals, within the following areas of laboratory focus:
The laboratory is situated in the Division of Hematologic Neoplasia at DFCI, within a vibrant community of translational and basic research that includes Harvard Medical School, the Broad Institute of MIT, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Boston Children’s Hospital. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, DFCI brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow’s physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Requirements
The responsibilities of this full-time position will also include some general lab duties as outlined below.
Supervisory responsibilities
None; however, the post-doc is expected to provide guidance and training to lab technicians/technical research assistants and other junior lab members on established processes and procedures.
Patient contact
This position does not involve contact or interaction with hospital patients.
Qualifications
The ideal addition to the Lindsley Laboratory will:
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 groups as protected by law.
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