"Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Freed-Pastor Lab"

The Freed-Pastor Laboratory at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and collaborative postdoctoral research fellow to join the team.

The Freed-Pastor lab investigates how pancreatic cancer escapes immune eradication to guide novel therapies for pancreatic cancer patients. The lab employs cutting-edge technologies (immunopeptidomics, T cell engineering, single-cell transcriptomics, spatial transcriptomics, CRISPR technologies) paired with in vivo animal model systems and human patient-derived biospecimens (organoids and T cells).

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 independent research projects, report progress and track deliverables
• Work to develop innovative approaches to advance the field of tumor immunology and pancreatic cancer treatment
• Help to train, supervise and mentor staff as needed

Qualifications:

• Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or doctoral equivalent in a relevant field (immunology, cancer biology, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated scientific contributions to the field
• Proven ability to solve challenging technical problems
• Clarity of thought in written and oral communication skills

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• The candidate should have a strong background in immunology and/or tumor immunology
• Experience with T cell engineering (CAR-T, TCR-T) and/or immunopeptidomics is preferred (but not required).

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. $72,000.00 - $76,385.00