Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Brigham and Women's Hospital · Boston, MA · 2 mo ago

Analyst$70k–$72k/yrFull-time

Job Summary

Postdoctoral position available to study mechanisms of response to immune checkpoint inhibitors in kidney cancer. Immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors (e.g. anti-PD-1/PD-L1 agents) has demonstrated clinical efficacy in metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). Unfortunately, only a subset of mRCC patients responds to these agents. To guide further clinical development of immune checkpoint inhibitors in kidney cancer, we aim to:

Develop and validate tissue-based predictors of drug response using both genomics approaches and in situ analyses;
Understand the mechanism of action of PD-1/PD-L1 blockade to facilitate the development of highly active combination regimens.

Qualifications

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $ 71,750 annually.

Requirements

We are seeking a highly motivated applicant with an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. with formal training in Anatomic Pathology (at least 1 year in residency program) and laboratory experience in pathology and/or molecular biology.
Background in bioinformatics/computational biology is desirable.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
The candidate must be willing to commit to the position for at least two years.

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

Remote Type: Onsite
Work Location: 75 Francis Street

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