Research Fellow

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston

Job Description

Job ID: 21696
Date Posted: 09/19/2011
Location: 450 Brookline Ave
Job Family: Fellowships
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary:

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-1 and TIM pathways. This position will involve examining the role of PD-1, TIMs, and other coinhibitory pathways in immune responses and particularly on therapeutic synergies of coinhibitory blockade for anti-tumor immunity. A strong background in mouse tumor models and cellular immunology is essential. Relevant experience in working with T cells, antigen-presenting cells, cell culture, immunological techniques and flow cytometry are highly desirable

Job Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong work ethic and love of discovery, intensely curious and capable of generating new ideas.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. Please send 1) a cover letter briefly summarizing your research interests and career goals, CV, and contact information for three references to: gf043@mail.dfci.harvard.edu

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