Research Fellow in Brain Tumor Modeling, Hovestadt Lab

The Hovestadt Lab in the Department of Pediatric Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (www.hovestadt.bio, affiliations with Boston Children???s Hospital and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard) is seeking a highly motivated experimental postdoctoral research fellow. Our lab studies childhood brain tumors, the main cause of cancer-related death in children. We aim to better understand tumor biology using cutting-edge experimental and computational approaches. We are especially interested in studying non-genetic tumor drivers and oncogenic signaling between malignant cell populations. Translational goals of our research include development of more accurate patient classification systems and novel treatment strategies.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter describing their personal research interests and a CV through the online submission system. Letters of support will be asked for at a later time.

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.

• A PhD in Developmental Biology, Neuroscience, Cancer Biology, or related discipline
• Experienced in experimental models of human neural differentiation and/or CRISPR-based genome editing
• Interest in applying high-throughput genomic profiling methods
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with scientists from other disciplines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• An outstanding academic track record

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.