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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

  • Boston, MA, USA

The Opportunity to Change a Life Begins with Dana-Farber!

 

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With a career at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, you play an important role in helping to fulfill our mission and ultimate goal: the eradication of cancer and related diseases. We are ranked as one of the nation's best midsize employers and offer exciting jobs and careers to match your skills, interests, and passions.

The mission of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is to provide expert, compassionate care to children and adults with cancer while advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of cancer and related diseases.

 

 

As an affiliate of Harvard Medical School and a Comprehensive Cancer Center designated by the National Cancer Institute, the Institute also provides training for new generations of physicians and scientists, designs programs that promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations, and disseminates innovative patient therapies and scientific discoveries to our target community across the United States and throughout the world.

 

28 Mar, 2023
Full time
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - T Cell Engineering and Immunotherapy
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA, USA
The Anderson lab at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is seeking a motivated and talented post-doctoral fellow who will contribute to discovery and translational research. The major focus of this specific position will include a talented fellow who develops and executes biological assays, interpret the results, analyze the data, and support further research activities. The post-doctoral fellow will be affiliated with the Department of Medical Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School. 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...
28 Mar, 2023
Full time
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Sahand Hormoz Lab, Systems Biology
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA, USA
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. The Hormoz Lab at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School (https://hormoz.hms.harvard.edu/) seeks highly motivated and dedicated postdoctoral fellows. The Hormoz Lab uses systems and synthetic biology to understand cellular state transitions during development, directed...
28 Mar, 2023
Full time
Postdoctoral Fellow-Data Science for Cancer Screening Research
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA, USA
The Hale Family Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (https://halecenter.dfci.harvard.edu/) is seeking to hire a full-time postdoctoral fellow/data scientist to support our pancreatic cancer research program. This an extraordinary opportunity to develop novel data science techniques to find early signs of pancreatic cancer in a rich dataset of over 1 million patient records. This work will be supported by the world-class resources of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School as part of a $50M gift for the Hale Family Center for Pancreatic Cancer (https://www.dana-farber.org/research/departments-centers-and-labs/integrative-research-centers/hale-family-research-center/) This individual will work closely with a multidisciplinary team that is developing new approaches to the early detection and treatment of pancreatic cancer. This work will be conducted on site at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Located in Boston and the surrounding...
28 Mar, 2023
Full time
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Program in Regulatory Science - Trippa Lab
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA, USA
Open position for a postdoctoral fellow in Biostatistics at Harvard.   This position will be based at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and supervised by Lorenzo Trippa (https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/lorenzo-trippa/) The development and translation of effective precision medicines requires generation of information regarding both efficacious therapeutics and putative biomarkers that predict that efficacy. The exponential increase in potential biomarker information that is available for any given patient or disease, including genomic biomarkers, has created challenges with respect to the best methods to support both the scientific development and the regulatory decision-making required to bring new medicines to clinic. The Program in Regulatory Science develops new approaches and quantitative methods to support the discovery of new treatments in precision medicine and collaborates with groups at Dana-Farber in the development of innovative clinical trials. Our work focuses on major...
28 Mar, 2023
Full time
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology - Heng Li Lab
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA, USA
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. Responsibilities Dr. Heng Li’s research group at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) and Harvard Medical School invites applicants for a bioinformatics/computation biology postdoctoral position. The general research theme is to tackle biological problems with advanced computational and statistical methods. The laboratory...
28 Mar, 2023
Full time
Assistant Professor of Immunology - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA, USA
The Department of Cancer Immunology & Virology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Department of Immunology at Harvard Medical School invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We are particularly interested in candidates with demonstrated potential for creativity and excellence who investigate the fields of cancer immunology and immunotherapy, with the long-term goal of developing novel approaches for the treatment of cancer. Located in Boston, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute together with Harvard Medical School brings together innovative scientists, world-renowned clinicians, and dedicated professionals as allies in the common mission of conquering cancer. The Department of Cancer Immunology and Virology focuses on cutting-edge research on the role of the immune system in cancer, including the development of novel therapeutics. Members of the department actively engage in collaborations with translational and clinical...
28 Mar, 2023
Full time
Freeman Research Fellow
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA, USA
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-L1/PD-1 and HHLA2/KIR3DL3 pathways.  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....
28 Mar, 2023
Full time
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biostatistics
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA, USA
Dr. Tayob’s research group at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) and Harvard Medical School invites applicants for a biostatistics postdoctoral position. Dr. Tayob’s research program focuses on the development of statistical methods for biomarker evaluation (Tayob et al, Biometrics 2016) and screening algorithms with longitudinal biomarkers (Tayob et al, CGH 2015 and Tayob et al, Biometrics 2017). 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...
28 Mar, 2023
Full time
Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Mancias Lab
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA, USA
The laboratory of Joseph Mancias, MD, PhD at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA is inviting applications for a funded postdoctoral research fellow position. The Mancias Lab studies critical aspects of the biology of pancreatic cancer to develop novel therapeutic approaches. Areas of emphasis are on the role of selective autophagy and iron metabolism in pancreatic cancer molecular pathogenesis (Mancias et al., Nature 2014; Mancias et al., eLife 2015; Santana-Codina et al., Cancer Discovery 2022).  We are also interested in identifying the biochemical pathways and signaling networks that mediate pancreatic cancer treatment resistance, including to targeted inhibitors (e.g. oncogenic KRAS inhibitors, immunotherapy and radiotherapy (Biancur et al., Nature Communications 2017; Santana-Codina et al., Cell Reports 2020). The lab takes a comprehensive approach to study our questions combining biochemical, quantitative mass spectrometry-based...
28 Mar, 2023
Full time
Postdoctoral Research Fellow-Viswanathan Lab
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA, USA
A postdoctoral research fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Srinivas Viswanathan at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (with affiliation to the Broad Institute). We use genomic and cutting-edge genome-scale functional genetic technologies to uncover drivers of genitourinary malignancies, with a specific focus on prostate and kidney cancers (https://viswanathanlab.dana-farber.org ). The ideal candidate should be exceptionally motivated, creative, highly collegial, and excited about scientific discovery and the prospect of translating basic insights into novel therapeutic strategies for patients with cancer. 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...
28 Mar, 2023
Full time
Postdoctoral Research Fellow-Tothova Lab
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA, USA
The laboratory of Zuzana Tothova, MD, PhD is a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, physician-scientists and computational biologists at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Our laboratory uses genomics and a wide range of molecular and cellular biological techniques to elucidate the molecular basis of cancer and hematologic disorders, with the aim of translating these insights into novel therapies for patients with cancer. Our specific focus is to understand the role of chromatin modifiers and epigenetic factors during disease progression of blood cancers, and to find novel therapeutic opportunities in myeloid malignancies, including myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). A full-time postdoctoral fellow position is available in the laboratory of Zuzana Tothova, MD, Ph.D. at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (https://tothovalab.dana-farber.org/). We are a seeking enthusiastic, collegial, creative, self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced,...
28 Mar, 2023
Full time
Postdoctoral Research Fellow-Shapiro Lab
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA, USA
Post-doctoral position available in the laboratory of Dr. Geoffrey Shapiro at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School.   The fellow will engage in studies of CDK4/6 biology and CDK4/6 inhibitor resistance in cell line and in vivo models of liposarcoma, breast cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.   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...
28 Mar, 2023
Full time
Postdoctoral Research Fellow-Polyak Lab
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA, USA
The Polyak laboratory focuses on translational studies with potential clinical impact. Her laboratory is an integral part of the Breast Cancer Research program in Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) and Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center (DF/HCC), and two of the strategic centers in DFCI: the Center for Cancer Genome Discovery (CCGC) and Center for Functional Cancer Epigenetics (CFCE). Research in the laboratory is dedicated to the molecular analysis of human breast cancer. The overall goal is to dissect breast tumor evolution and use this information to improve the clinical management of breast cancer patients. The three main areas of interests are: (1) how to accurately predict breast cancer risk and prevent breast cancer initiation or progression from in situ to invasive disease, (2) better understand drivers of tumor evolution with special emphasis on metastatic progression and therapeutic resistance, and (3) novel therapeutic targets in breast cancer with particular focus on...
28 Mar, 2023
Full time
Postdoctoral Research Fellow-Multiple Myeloma
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA, USA
Our group at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School is a seeking motivated and talented scientist who will contribute to basic discovery and translational research in multiple myeloma.  Utilizing state-of-the-art single cell genomic technologies, high throughput screens, and chemical biology, our goal is to identify and validate novel molecular and immune targets using both in vitro and in vivo models of myeloma and its microenvironment. 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...
28 Mar, 2023
Full time
Postdoctoral Research Fellow-Mittendorf Lab
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA, USA
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is looking for an enthusiastic postdoctoral research fellow with an interest in cancer biology and tumor immunology to work on our existing and upcoming projects to address the impact of age and race on the immune response to cancer and cancer therapies under the supervision of Sandra McAllister, PhD and Elizabeth Mittendorf, MD, PhD. The group studies breast tumor immunology focusing on an individual patient’s peripheral immune system and  immune aspects of the tumor microenvironment that impact the development of breast cancer and response to standard therapies. We utilize novel multiplex imaging modalities to allow single cell spatial resolution, routine and single cell transcriptomic analyses, flow cytometry, and routine immunologic assays as well as complex in vitro models among other techniques. By more fully characterizing the peripheral immune system as well as immune aspects of the breast tumor microenvironment we aim to identify factors...
28 Mar, 2023
Full time
Postdoctoral Research Fellow-Lohr Lab
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA, USA
A full-time post-doctoral fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Jens Lohr at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our translational and basic research efforts. Our research focuses on the application of genomic approaches and single cell technologies to cancer therapy discovery with the ultimate goals of 1) Deciphering mechanisms of drug resistance in multiple myeloma and other types of lymphoid malignancies, 2) Understanding the basic biology of circulating tumor cells, exosomes and cell-free DNA in the evolution of cancer, and 3) Translating bench discovery to clinical care.  Dana Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to...
28 Mar, 2023
Full time
Postdoctoral Research Fellow-Jänne Lab
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA, USA
The laboratory of Dr. Pasi Jänne in the department of Thoracic Oncology at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute/Harvard Medical School, located in Boston, U.S., is accepting post-doctoral fellowship applications to work on a wide variety of projects in translational research conducted in the lab.The laboratory bridges basic and clinical research - we focus on the development of novel treatment strategies for patients with lung cancer, and address clinically relevant questions using patient derived models and a wide array of innovative technologies.  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...
28 Mar, 2023
Full time
Postdoctoral Research Fellow-Hodi Lab
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA, USA
We are seeking a highly-motivated Postdoctoral Fellow who will lead the investigation and be responsible for the conduct of laboratory based research in immune therapy for cancer. 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. Responsibilities The project will investigate the role of angiogenesis in immune regulation and homing. This...
28 Mar, 2023
Full time
Postdoctoral Research Fellow-Giannakis Lab
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA, USA
Dr. Marios Giannakis, a translational researcher at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Associate Member of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, is seeking a highly motivated, exceptional postdoctoral fellow to join his laboratory and independently lead projects towards discovering new therapeutic vulnerabilities in colorectal cancer. The successful candidate will conceive and design well-controlled biological experiments, optimize assays like genomic editing working with preclinical models such as organoids, and actively interact with a rich community of scientists to advance the understanding of colorectal cancer pathogenesis and treatment. This individual will have the opportunity to leverage cutting-edge technologies, some of the world’s most comprehensive biomedical datasets and insights from the latest clinical trials in gastrointestinal malignancies to tackle pressing questions in cancer biology. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer...
28 Mar, 2023
Full time
Postdoctoral Research Fellow-Freedman Lab
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA, USA
The Freedman laboratory at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School studies how the noncoding genome contributes to cancer pathogenesis and progression. Our work is characterized by asking questions of biological and clinical significance and deploying the appropriate tools to rigorously test these hypotheses. We use a variety of molecular biology, statistical, genomic, and epigenomic approaches to understand cancer. If required, we develop novel technology. Our research is highly collaborative and includes laboratory investigators, clinical investigators, and computational biologists. 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...