Postdoctoral Associate, Stark Lab

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

The Postdoctoral Associate position at the Koch Institute (KI) for Integrative Cancer Research-Stark Lab involves leading cutting-edge projects aimed at better understanding cancer immunology and developing new immunotherapies. The lab's projects utilize approaches from molecular and synthetic biology, immunology, glycobiology, and biological engineering. Experimental techniques employed in the lab include cloning/molecular biology, protein engineering and biochemistry, mammalian cell/tissue culture, flow cytometry, next-generation sequencing, transcriptomics, and animal models of disease. This role presents an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in exploring a frontier area of immunobiology to make a significant impact on cancer and immune therapy while collaborating with other passionate scientists in a collegial, interdisciplinary environment. The Stark Lab is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values contributions from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Additionally, the position offers professional development opportunities within the lab and access to vibrant scientific communities across MIT, including the Ragon and Broad Institutes, and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in immunology, glycobiology, synthetic biology, or a related area.
• Experience managing an independent research project to completion and publication.
• A track record of innovation.
• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and function both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work with a variety of people from all backgrounds and at all levels of training.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in high-dimensional flow cytometry.
• Experience with in vitro or in vivo immune models.
• Familiarity with animal models and human immunology.
• Knowledge of functional genomics (e.g., CRISPR screens).
• Experience with single cell transcriptomics.

Responsibilities

• Lead cutting-edge projects to better understand cancer immunology and develop new immunotherapies.
• Manage an independent research project to completion and publication.
• Utilize experimental approaches including cloning/molecular biology, protein engineering, and biochemistry.
• Conduct mammalian cell/tissue culture, flow cytometry, next-generation sequencing, and transcriptomics.
• Work with animal models of disease.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees