Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Pathology at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School

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Job Summary

Postdoctoral position available to study mechanisms of response to immune checkpoint inhibitors in kidney cancer.

Immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors (e.g. anti-PD-1/PD-L1 agents) has demonstrated clinical efficacy in metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). Unfortunately, only a subset of mRCC patients responds to these agents. To guide further clinical development of immune checkpoint inhibitors in kidney cancer, we aim to 1) develop and validate tissue-based predictors of drug response using both genomics approaches and in situ analyses; 2) understand the mechanism of action of PD-1/PD-L1 blockade to facilitate the development of highly active combination regimens.

Qualifications

Requirements: We are seeking a highly motivated applicant with an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. with strong laboratory experience in pathology and molecular biology. Candidates with formal training in Anatomic Pathology (at least 1 year in residency program) are highly preferred. Background in bioinformatics/computational biology is desirable. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. The candidate must be willing to commit to the position for at least two years.

If interested, please send a cover letter, CV and three references to:

Sabina Signoretti M.D.
Department of Pathology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Thorn Building 504A
75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115
617-525-7437 (phone)
ssignoretti@bwh.harvard.edu

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

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