Postdoctoral Position in Brain Tumor Research 2013 USA

Research lab in the Brain Tumor Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking individuals at the postdoctoral level to join an effort dedicated to understanding the human immune response to brain tumors and examining novel immunotherapies in preclinical models. The lab focuses on identification of glioma-associated antigens and in developing immuno-monitoring strategies for patients with cancer vaccination protocols.
The ideal applicant should have a demonstrated track record of first-author publications from graduate work. The applicant must be highly-motivated, able to perform independent experiments, and have a strong background in tumor/xenograft surgical implantation in mouse model systems and in assays of immune function, including ELISA, ELISPOT, and flow cytometry. Molecular biology and histopathology support will be available. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent. Applications from women and representatives of minority groups are encouraged.
The Massachusetts General Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply: Interested candidates should forward curriculum vitae, along with names of three references and statement of research interest to: wcurry@partners.org
Department website: http://www.massgeneral.org/neurosurgery/research/researchlab.aspx?id=1465