Chemical Biology Program Training and Careers
By training and working in the Chemical Biology Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, you will work in a friendly and supportive environment while playing an important role in fulfilling the Institute’s mission of eradicating cancer.
Why We Work Here
- We are motivated to break new conceptual and technological grounds in cancer research through chemical biology.
- We enjoy working with our colleagues and collaborators in a friendly and open environment.
- We are in the heart of Boston’s Longwood Medical Area, which provides access to some of the best research in the world.
- Beyond the lab, living in Greater Boston is fun – there are tons of things to do, from arts and music, to sports and outdoors.
Postdoctoral Training
As a postdoc in our program, you can expect to:
- Be mentored by widely recognized and well-funded faculty
- Work side-by-side with friendly, bright, and creative peers
- Develop professional skills needed to succeed in a wide range of careers
- Learn about the latest science through seminars, retreats, and symposia
- Participate in one of the most vibrant research communities in the world
Want to apply for a postdoc position? Please contact the faculty you are interested in working with directly and include:
- A complete CV, listing all your experiences and accomplishments
- A cover letter describing projects or research area you want to focus on
- A list of 2-3 references
Graduate Students
Our graduate students join our labs from a wide range of Graduate Programs at Harvard University, such as Chemical Biology, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Systems, Synthetic, and Quantitative Biology, and Biophysics.