MIT Postdoctoral Associate: A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in Prof. Deblina Sarkar’s research group at MIT. The ideal candidate should have experience in studying the effect of therapeutics (chemotherapy/ immunotherapy/radiation/others) for cancer both in vitro and in vivo in mouse models of tumor. The role involves studying the underlying mechanism and writing research grants. The preferred background is in brain tumor or glioblastoma, although this is not a requirement. The position is based in MIT, USA.
Designation: Postdoctoral Associate
Subject Area: Cancer therapeutics, in vivo research, and biological mechanisms
Location: MIT, USA
Eligibility/Qualification: The candidate should have a PhD in biology, bioengineering, neuroscience, materials science, electrical/electronics engineering, or relevant fields. Required qualifications include experience in creating mouse models of tumors, studying the effect of therapeutics for cancer both in vitro and in vivo, analyzing transcriptome, stemness, invasiveness, migration, cancer pathways, ROS production, and expertise with in vivo animal models. The preferred qualifications include experience in PDX models, neuro oncology, immune engineering, stem cells, neurospheres, organoids, study of electric field in tumor, recording electrical/ionic signaling from cells, drug delivery, statistical analysis, and genetic manipulation.
Job Description: The Postdoctoral Associate will be responsible for studying the effect of novel therapeutics for cancer both in vitro and in vivo in mouse models of tumor, understanding the underlying mechanism, and writing research grants. The candidate will be expected to have expertise in biological techniques for studying the underlying mechanism regarding the effect of treatment. The preferred background is in brain tumor or glioblastoma, although this is not a requirement.
Salary: The salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
How to Apply: To apply for the position, interested candidates can submit their application through the MIT website. For more details about the position, please visit https://web.mit.edu/deblina-sarkar/.
Last Date for Apply: The application deadline is not mentioned. Candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.
