About this role
Job title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Gordon Freeman in the Department of Medical Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School. The lab focuses on costimulatory and coinhibitory pathways, particularly the PD-L1/PD-1 and HHLA2/KIR3DL3 pathways. 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 strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where patients, families, and staff members feel they belong. This position will involve examining the role of PD-1 and other coinhibitory pathways in immune responses and particularly on therapeutic synergies of coinhibitory blockade for anti-tumor immunity.
What You'll Do
- Examine the role of PD-1 and other coinhibitory pathways in immune responses and particularly on therapeutic synergies of coinhibitory blockade for anti-tumor immunity.
What We're Looking For
- Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree; self-starter with a strong work ethic and intense curiosity about discovery.
- Background in immunology and mouse tumor models is essential.
- Experience in working with T cells, antigen-presenting cells, cell culture, immunological techniques, multicolor flow cytometry, scRNA analysis is highly desirable.
Nice to Have
- Experience with coinhibitory pathways research and data analysis is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $72,000.00 - $76,385.00 per year.
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to an inclusive environment for patients, families, and staff. EEO.