Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 16 hours ago
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Wolpin-Nowak Lab
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $76K/yrDana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life-changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care, seeking a Research Fellow to focus on next-generation, translational pathology studies. The role involves designing and conducting studies on pancreatic cancer pathology using human tissue specimens and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes for patients.
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Responsibilities
Design and conduct studies using multiplex immunofluorescence, spatial transcriptional profiling, and other cutting-edge, high-dimensional tissue analysis approaches to evaluate pancreatic cancer pathology using human tissue specimens
Assemble analysis pipelines using machine learning to process tissue data reproducibly and at scale
Conduct analyses using programming languages such as R and Python
Collaborate with other laboratory members with expertise in epidemiology, bioinformatics, pathology, molecular biology, and functional genomics
Participate in group meetings and work collaboratively on larger projects with other group members
Lead projects that result in first-author manuscripts
Write grants and progress reports related to research funding
Qualification
Required
Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in genetics/genomics, cancer biology, pathology or related fields
Strong background in human pathology
Ability to independently analyze information and troubleshoot when required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks
Ability to work within a team environment
Adaptability to a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Preferred
Multidisciplinary training and experience in multiple of these fields is desirable
MD or MD-equivalent and PhD-holding candidates will both be considered; MD/PhD-holding candidates with pathology training are highly encouraged to apply
Experience with traditional pathology laboratory techniques, including slide sectioning, H&E staining, immunohistochemistry and special stains a plus
Experience with translational pathology techniques, including multiplexed immunofluorescence, spatial transcriptomics, and RNA in situ hybridization a plus
Experience with digital image analysis platforms (Halo, VisioPharm, QuPath, InForm, etc.) a plus
Experience with R, Python, and commonly used libraries/packages a plus
Enthusiasm for novel assay and technology development
Company
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
Founded in 1947
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.08MKey Investors
Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama
2025-11-24Grant· $20M
2025-05-06Grant· $1M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
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