Lyn Jones

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Fellow opening in the Lyn Jones Lab in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The position is focused on chemical biology and medicinal chemistry , with an emphasis on next-generation covalent chemical biology , expanding the druggable proteome, and developing novel therapeutic modalities. The lab works with state-of-the-art facilities for chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, structural biology, and mass spectrometry. Research responsibilities include designing and synthesizing chemical probes for target validation and chemo proteomics studies, developing and applying biochemical and biophysical assays, screening compounds, analyzing data, and iterating probe design for cellular and in vivo pharmacological studies. The role also involves maintaining lab records and contributing to publications and grant proposals. Eligibility highlights include a PhD in chemical biology or a related discipline , a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry , expertise in chemical biology methods for protein-small molecule interaction studies, and experience in assay development. Strong communication, publication, organization, and teamwork skills are also expected. This is a full-time, onsite postdoctoral fellowship. The posted salary range is $72,000 to $76,385 per year . No deadline was stated in the post content provided. Interested candidates should apply through the Dana-Farber careers portal using the job posting link.