Postdoctoral Associate - Proteomics

Overview

The Broad Institute is a world-leading non-profit research organization dedicated to realizing the promise of the post-genomic era for human benefit. Located in Cambridge, MA with strong ties to MIT, Harvard, and world-class Boston hospitals, the Broad Institute brings together scientists of diverse backgrounds to solve critical problems in biology and medicine in an interdisciplinary manner. The Proteomics Group at the Broad Institute has an outstanding track-record in training the next generation of research scientists and in developing and applying proteomic technologies to address important questions in biology and medicine.

We collaborate with top-level researchers throughout the world, and results of these studies and our technology developments allow us to help address important biological questions.

The Proteomics group at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and The Wu Lab of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is looking for a joint, highly motivated postdoctoral associate to develop and apply state-of-the-art immunopeptidomics technology and innovative computational approaches to address compelling questions in cancer immunology and autoimmunity. The specific research areas of immediate interest that this scientist could drive include:

• Improve understanding of immune biology and help develop personalized cancer immunotherapies using mass spectrometry-based immunopeptidomics.
• Develop next generation immunopeptidome profiling assays and data analysis tools.
• Develop and optimize new proteomic technologies to improve the identification of tumor-specific antigens using both in vitro systems and primary patient samples.
• Work closely with computational biologists and immunologists in a highly matrixed environment to apply immunopeptidomics technology to help answer questions about antigen presentation in cancer and autoimmunity.

• A Ph.D. in analytical chemistry, biology, immunology, biochemistry, or a closely related field.
• Hands-on skills and knowledge in one or more of the following areas will be considered an advantage: state-of-the-art mass spectrometry-based proteomics & immunopeptidomics (DDA and DIA).
• Expertise in statistical and/or computational analysis of large-scale proteomic or genomic data analysis of cell signaling pathways/networks.
• Cell biology/biochemical methods to understand protein function.
• Excellent scientific productivity, evidenced by high-quality research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Track record of conducting independent and creative research in proteomics and immunopeptidomics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Interested scientists are encouraged to apply online at the Broad Website.

Pay Range: $70,000.00/yr - $92,666.67/yr. The expected base pay range for this position as listed above is based on a 40 hour per week schedule. Broad provides pay ranges representing its reasonable and good faith estimate of what the organization reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, qualifications, and other factors permissible by law.

At Broad, your base pay is just one part of a comprehensive total rewards package. From day one, this role offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings accounts; at least 13 paid holidays; winter closure; paid time off; parental and family care leave; and an employee assistance program, among other Broad benefits.

The Broad Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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