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Job Summary
The Miller Laboratory at the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Systems Biology is recruiting a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The Miller Laboratory for Precision Therapeutics develops new chemical and nanotechnology-based approaches for spatially controlled cancer therapy. Our research combines organic synthesis, bioconjugate chemistry, drug delivery, molecular imaging, cancer biology, immunology, and quantitative tissue analysis to understand and engineer how therapeutics behave within tumors.
Qualifications
Education
PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in organic chemistry, chemical biology, biological chemistry, medicinal chemistry, materials chemistry, bioengineering, or a related discipline.
Experience
Strong hands-on experience in organic synthesis and/or bioconjugate chemistry.
Experience in at least one additional relevant area, such as nanoparticle formulation, polymer chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biomaterials, or drug delivery.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team.
Candidates who expect to complete their doctoral degree before the anticipated start date are encouraged to apply.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience in one or more of the following areas is beneficial:
Antibody–drug, protein–drug, or polymer–drug conjugates.
Stimuli-responsive or activatable chemistry.
Nanoparticle formulation and physicochemical characterization.
Radiochemistry and radiopharmaceuticals.
Cancer biology, tumor models, or cancer immunology.
Molecular imaging and microscopy.
Ultrasound-responsive materials or drug-delivery systems.
Pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, or biodistribution.
Flow cytometry, multiplex tissue imaging, single-cell sequencing, or spatial omics.
Applicants are not expected to have experience in all of these areas. Candidates with strong chemistry backgrounds who are interested in expanding into cancer biology, imaging, immunology, and translational therapeutics are particularly encouraged to apply.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
The salary for this position ranges from $70,000 to $71,750.
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