VIC CAREERS
POSITION 1: Postdoctoral Fellowship Type I Diabetes
A private foundation postdoctoral fellowship is available at the Vaccine and Immunotherapy Center, Massachusetts General Hospital. The individual will work in Dr. Mark Poznansky’s lab with other scientists on translational medical research associated with novel therapeutic approaches for type I diabetes. Responsibilities will involve therapeutic studies in established animal models of disease and application of immunologic tools to define key mechanisms of action. The fellow will be directly responsible for the conduct of experiments and will work with the team in analysis of data. Projects will involve work with outside academic and industry collaborators.
Skills and Competencies Required
- MD, PhD or MD/PhD in Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or a related field
- Strong publication and funding record
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
- Team orientated, must be able to work within a team working on a portfolio of research projects
Compensation commensurate with NIH guidelines for postdoctoral fellows
Please apply with a letter of interest and include your resume and references to: [email protected]
POSITION 2: Postdoctoral Fellowship Cancer
A postdoctoral fellowship is available at the Vaccine and Immunotherapy Center, Massachusetts General Hospital. The individual will work at the Center with other scientists on translational medical research associated with novel therapeutic approaches for cancer. Responsibilities will involve therapeutic studies in established animal models of disease and application of immunologic tools to define key mechanisms of action. The fellow will be directly responsible for the conduct of experiments and will work with the team in analysis of data. Projects will involve work with outside academic and industry collaborators.
Skills and Competencies Required
- MD, PhD or MD/PhD in Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or a related field
- Strong publication and funding record
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
- Team orientated, must be able to work within a team working on a portfolio of research projects
Compensation commensurate with NIH guidelines for postdoctoral fellows
Please apply with a letter of interest and include your resume and references to: [email protected]
A Research Technologist position is available at the Vaccine and Immunotherapy Center, Massachusetts General Hospital. The individual will work as part of a research team with other scientists on translational medical research associated with novel therapeutic approaches. Responsibilities will involve therapeutic studies in established animal models of disease and application of immunologic tools to define key mechanisms of action.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Independently perform routine experimental procedures and cellular and molecular biology assays.
- Independently perform highly specialized immunology procedures and assays.
- Assist team in troubleshooting new assays and experimental procedures.
- Draft protocols for laboratory experimental procedures and assays as part of quality control activities.
- Assist team with initial analysis of data from assays and experiments.
- Draft scientific posters and abstracts for public presentation of research.
Skills and Competencies Required
- Ability to perform in vitro and in vivo experimental procedures independently.
- Ability to critically analyze data, devise new experimental protocols and troubleshoot existing procedures when errors arise.
- Strong team function skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Computer competency
- Able to critically read and evaluate the literature with an emphasis on immunology
Education and Experience
- BS
- Relevant experience in conducting bench-based research in life sciences field. Experience in immunological laboratory a plus.
Please apply with letter of interest and include your resume and references to: [email protected]