"Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Lane Lab"

A full-time postdoctoral research fellow position is available in the cancer biology laboratory of Dr. Andrew Lane (https://lanelab.dana-farber.org/), within the Hematologic Neoplasia Division of the Department of Medical Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

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.

We seek highly motivated postdoctoral fellows who are passionate about uncovering fundamental mechanisms of cancer biology and translating these discoveries into new therapeutic strategies. Individual projects will be tailored to the candidate’s background and interests, with additional opportunities for collaborative work with the Cancer Program at the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT.

Current areas of focus in the lab include:

• Leukemia biology (pathogenesis, hematopoiesis, and stem cell biology)
• Dendritic cell development, function, and malignant transformation
• Mechanisms of resistance to cancer therapies
• Cancer genetics, including sex-based differences in malignancy

Candidates should hold a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD and demonstrate a strong track record of productivity, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with bioinformatics and programming for analysis of sequencing-based datasets (DNA, RNA, epigenetic) is highly valued.

Preferred experimental skills include tissue culture, flow cytometry, and standard molecular and cell biology techniques. Experience with mouse models is advantageous but not required.

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 committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.