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Research Scientist - drug discovery belfer 3

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston

Job Description

Job ID: 22920
Date Posted: 09/18/2012
Location: 450 Brookline Ave
Job Family: Laboratory
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

Located in Boston, Dana Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. 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.

The Belfer Institute is dedicated to the discovery of cancer genes essential for tumor maintenance, and translating basic discoveries into new effective therapies for cancer. The integration of basic research and drug discovery programs at the Belfer Institute has provided Dana-Farber with a unique opportunity to convert critical basic discoveries in the laboratory into novel targeted therapies that may prolong the lives of cancer patients. This highly integrated goal-oriented organization represents a new academic construct that provides an unprecedented opportunity to change the way anti-cancer therapeutics are discovered and developed. For more information please visit: http://belferinstitute.dfci.harvard.edu

We seek a highly motivated and collaborative cancer biologist to join our Drug Discovery group. This individual will be identify and validate the next generation of cancer targets. This individual will also support collaboration with external partners as well as internal drug discovery programs.



Job Qualifications

Ability to excel in a goal-oriented, multifaceted and fast-moving team environment.



Schedule

This is a full time, 40 hour per week position.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an Affirmation Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce.


Employment Type

Full-Time

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