Postdoctoral Fellow – Dissecting The Role Of Inflammasome Activation In Mds

AstraZeneca

Boston, MA, USA
Base: $103,079 - $123,694; bonus/equity: short-ter...
Inflammasome activation
Myelodisplastic syndromes (mds)
In vitro and in vivo studies
This three-year fellowship offers a unique opportunity to conduct high-impact fundamental research within a premier industrial setting

Job Summary

  • This three-year fellowship offers a unique opportunity to conduct high-impact fundamental research within a premier industrial setting.
  • You will investigate the complex interplay between chronic inflammation and Myeloid Dysplastic Syndrome (MDS), aiming to uncover novel mechanisms that drive disease progression and therapeutic resistance.
  • This position offers early-career scientists unparalleled exposure to the full drug discovery pipeline, hands-on experience with advanced platforms and cross-functional teams, strong mentorship from industry and academic leaders, and the opportunity to generate impactful publications while contributing to programs that advance toward the clinic.

Matching Summary

This three-year fellowship offers a unique opportunity to conduct high-impact fundamental research within a premier industrial setting.

Salary

Base: $103,079 - $123,694; Bonus/Equity: short-term incentive; Benefits: Competitive Salary, Bonus & Benefits Package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • inflammasome activation
  • Myelodisplastic Syndromes (MDS)
  • in vitro and in vivo studies
  • multi-omics data analysis
  • primary cell culture
  • CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing

Nice-to-have

  • follow science and turn ideas
  • impact drug discovery projects
  • collaborative environment
  • entrepreneurial spirit

Key Requirements

  • PhD awarded or conferred within six months
  • 0-4 years of working experience post-PhD
  • Demonstrated expertise in inflammation biology
  • Proven hands-on experience with MDS or AML PDX models
  • Strong track record of first-author publications

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