Assistant/Associate Professor - Chemical Biology

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Boston, MA

2d • $140,000 - $337,500

About The Position

The Departments of Cancer Biology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at Harvard Medical School invite applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. We offer an inspiring, supportive and collaborative work environment that includes diverse faculty with research interests spanning chemical biology, structural biology, cancer biology, systems pharmacology, cell biology, immunology, biochemistry, biophysics, computer science, protein engineering and medicine. We strongly encourage team science, entrepreneurship and mentorship of scientists and physicians from a variety of backgrounds. The two Departments are known for exceptional scientific and scholarly resources, interdisciplinary research and a family-friendly and supportive environment. 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. We seek imaginative and creative scientists interested in building an innovative research program in cancer chemical biology. The candidate should possess the ability to work collaboratively with other scientists within the Chemical Biology Program and their host departments and should espouse the scholarly qualities required to teach and mentor doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows. Candidates should be committed to a safe and supportive culture based on principles of creativity, collegiality, responsibility, rigor, and integrity. The successful candidate will participate in the teaching and training of graduate students in Ph.D. programs at Harvard University, such as those in Biological and Biomedical Sciences and Chemical Biology, which attract extraordinary graduate students. Applicants will be housed at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and will be members of the Dana-Farber Chemical Biology Program.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in areas of chemistry, chemical biology, molecular biology, cancer biology or related fields is required.
• A core expertise in chemical biology, medicinal chemistry, drug discovery, development and design, especially as it pertains to advancing understanding and treatment of cancer, is preferred.
• Candidates should be committed to a safe and supportive culture based on principles of creativity, collegiality, responsibility, rigor, and integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who combine these interest with expertise and interest in developing and applying AI/ML methodology to design new therapeutic modalities and/or understand their mechanism of action are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Building an innovative research program in cancer chemical biology
• Work collaboratively with other scientists within the Chemical Biology Program and their host departments
• Teach and mentor doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows
• Participate in the teaching and training of graduate students in Ph.D. programs at Harvard University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees