Postdoctoral Associate- Stark Lab: Working at MIT provides unique opportunities with generous benefits that prioritize employee health and work/life balance. MIT is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. The Postdoctoral Associate position in the Stark Lab at the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research focuses on cutting-edge projects in cancer immunology and immunotherapy development. The lab employs interdisciplinary approaches from molecular and synthetic biology, immunology, glycobiology, and biological engineering.
Designation: Postdoctoral Associate
Research Area: Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy Development
Location: MIT – Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in immunology, glycobiology, synthetic biology, or related field
- Experience managing an independent research project to completion and publication
- Track record of innovation
- Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse team
Job Description: The Postdoctoral Associate will lead projects involving molecular and synthetic biology, immunology, glycobiology, and biological engineering to advance understanding in cancer immunology and develop new immunotherapies. Experimental techniques include cloning/molecular biology, protein engineering, biochemistry, cell/tissue culture, flow cytometry, next-generation sequencing, transcriptomics, and animal models of disease. The position offers professional development opportunities within the lab and connections to scientific communities at MIT, the Ragon and Broad Institutes, and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Table: Job Requirements
| Requirements | Additional Skills |
|---|---|
| Ph.D. in immunology, glycobiology, synthetic biology, or related area | Expertise in high-dimensional flow cytometry |
| Experience managing independent research projects | In vitro or in vivo immune models |
| Track record of innovation | Human immunology |
| Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills | Single cell transcriptomics |
| Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse team |
How to Apply: To apply, submit a CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references with the application.
Last Date for Apply: Until position filled
Job Requisition Number: 23345
