Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Ritz Lab
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Location: Boston, MA
- Job Number: 7296831 (Ref #: df42581)
- Posting Date: Recently posted
Job Description
Exciting opportunity for a motivated research fellow to join the Ritz Lab. Â
A dynamic position opening for a candidate to engage in cutting edge translational research on immune reconstitution in patients having undergone bone marrow transplantation for hematological malignancies. Bench work is followed up with flow cytometry instrumentation and state of the art software for data analysis. We look forward to you joining our team!
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.
Graft versus host disease (GVHD) continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Donor T cells are the primary mediators of GVHD following transplant. The fellowship project will focus on the reconstitution of T cell function in patients undergoing allogeneic HSCT. A major goal of these studies will be to isolate and characterize donor T cells specific for minor histocompatibility antigens in the recipient. T cell responses to other relevant target antigens will also be studied.Â
- Previous experience in transplantation immunology or analysis of T cell function is required.Â
- MD, PhD or MD/PhD is required.
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.
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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 characteristics protected by law.
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