The Reinherz lab at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to study structural immunology. They use interdisciplinary approaches at the interface of structural biology and the molecular analysis of cellular immunity with the aim of translating new insights into T cell cellular immunotherapies including T cell receptor designs and rational cancer vaccine developments.
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, they provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; they conduct research that advances treatment; they educate tomorrow's physician/researchers; they reach out to underserved members of our community; and they work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Responsibilities
Specific research directions include structural and molecular studies of T cell development and antigen recognition involving T cell receptors and pre-T cell receptors. The laboratory provides a full access to cutting-edge techniques in molecular biology, protein chemistry, NMR, and protein crystallography. Vital collaborations with scientists including at the Advanced Photon Source in Chicago are ongoing.
Qualifications
Highly motivated candidates with a recent PhD or MD/PhD in structural biology and significant experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, protein expression and with some background in immunology are encouraged to apply. Skills in molecular cloning, protein chemistry and crystallography and/or other structural approaches are essential. Candidates should have a publication record in peer-reviewed journals. We are seeking a candidate with excellent writing and communication skills, able to work independently but also effectively with other lab members. Applicants should include a short statement of research goals, CV and three references with their application.
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.
Please contact Dr. Ellis Reinherz for more information.
E-mai:l Ellis_Reinherz@dfci.harvard.edu
