Research Fellow – Zhang Lab

Research Fellow – Zhang Lab
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
 

The Zhang Lab seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on Cancer immunology and immunotherapy.

Requirements

The candidate is expected to work on projects aiming at understanding cancer immunity and developing novel multiantigen-targeted T cell approaches for cancer therapy. For reference, please see Cell (2012) 148(4): 739-51; PNAS (2018) 115(4): E686-E695; Nature (2021) 590(7844): 157-162, or visit our lab website: http://zhanglab.dfci.harvard.edu

The fellow will interact and collaborate closely with other laboratory-based scientists and members across DFCI. Highly motivated PhD, or MD/PhD, with strong background in immunology, cancer biology, as well as molecular and cellular biology, is encouraged to apply. Previous experience in the following areas is highly desired: mouse or human immune system, tumor models in mice (syngeneic or xenograft), or single cell RNAseq.

Qualifications

• A recent PhD, or MD/PhD
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to perform both self-directed and guided research
• Outstanding personal initiative and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to meet deadlines and efficiently multitask.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter indicating current and future research interests, CV with list of published and pending manuscripts, names and email addresses of three references to Baochun_Zhang@DFCI.HARVARD.EDU

About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute:
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, 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.

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