Job Description

Job ID:
34739

Location:
450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Category:
Fellowships

Employment Type:
Full time

Work Location:
Onsite: Up to 1 day remote/wk

Overview

The Cantor lab is recruiting postdoctoral fellows to participate in a collaborative research program focused on developing immunotherapy-based treatments to prevent the development and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The approach is based on the development and testing of novel immunotherapy agents on targets within the central nervous system associated with the development of Alzheimer’s disease using genetic, biochemical, and cellular approaches for these investigations. Successful candidates will receive joint appointments at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Harvard Medical School. The program offers substantial scientific resources within a stimulating and collegial research environment.

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.

Responsibilities

Prior experience with murine models of Alzheimer’s disease, histological and microscopic analysis of neurodegenerative disease is preferred. Candidates should have a strong record of scientific accomplishment.

Qualifications

Highly-motivated candidates with a PhD, MD or MD/PhD in neurological sciences and experience in immunology, molecular biology and/or biochemistry are encouraged to apply.

Qualified individuals should include in their applications packets:

Cover letter explaining experience in the field and how you would add to the lab research
Resume
Names and email addresses of three references

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 equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.

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