Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Protein Homeostasis, Cell Biology, and Structural Biology Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Cell Biology
Funding
Full-time permanent postdoctoral position with a stated hiring salary range of $72,000-$76,385. The post provides postdoctoral training, scientific independence, career-development opportunities, and access to collaborative research environments at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School. Tuition or additional benefits are not specified.
Deadline
Dec 29, 2026
Country
United States
University
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Xin Gu Laboratory, in collaboration with Harvard Medical School, is recruiting a full-time postdoctoral research fellow in Boston, Massachusetts. The project focuses on fundamental mechanisms of protein turnover and protein homeostasis and their roles in physiology and disease.
The interdisciplinary Gu Lab combines genetic screening, proteomics, mechanistic biochemistry, structural biology, and in vivo animal models. Research may investigate newly discovered cellular pathways using mouse models, mouse genetics, tissue analysis, primary cells, viral delivery, imaging, and other in vivo approaches. Additional projects may reconstitute cellular processes with purified proteins and define molecular mechanisms using cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET), and complementary biochemical methods.
The lab is especially interested in applicants trained in mouse in vivo biology, neuroscience, immunology, developmental biology, cancer biology, protein biochemistry, cryo-EM, or cryo-ET. Prior experience with protein degradation is not required. Fellows will lead independent projects, connect molecular mechanisms with physiological function, communicate findings through publications and presentations, collaborate across Dana-Farber and Harvard, and develop future independent research programs.
Applicants need a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant biological or biomedical field, a strong research record, independent research ability, critical analysis skills, strong communication skills, scientific curiosity, and collaborative working ability. Submit a CV, a brief research and future-interest statement, and contact details for three references. The listed salary range is $72,000-$76,385. The application deadline is December 29, 2026.
Funding details
Full-time permanent postdoctoral position with a stated hiring salary range of $72,000-$76,385. The post provides postdoctoral training, scientific independence, career-development opportunities, and access to collaborative research environments at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School. Tuition or additional benefits are not specified.
What's required
Applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in cell biology, neuroscience, immunology, developmental biology, biochemistry, structural biology, molecular biology, cancer biology, or a related field. Candidates should have a strong record of scientific accomplishment and rigorous experimental research, demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and critically analyze results, excellent oral and written communication skills, scientific curiosity and initiative, and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative environment. Expertise in mouse in vivo biology, neuroscience, immunology, developmental biology, cancer biology, protein biochemistry, cryo-electron microscopy, or cryo-electron tomography is particularly sought; prior experience in protein degradation is not required. Applications should include a CV, a brief statement of previous research and future scientific interests, and contact information for three references.
How to apply
Submit a CV, a brief statement describing your previous research and future scientific interests, and contact information for three references through the application website.
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