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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 1 day ago

Postdoctoral Fellow

positionBoston, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$72K/yr - $76K/yr

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life-changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. They are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join Dr. Brian Crompton’s lab, focusing on advancing understanding and treatment of pediatric cancer through multi-omics liquid biopsy data analysis.

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Responsibilities

Integrating high quality multimodal data, including genomic, epigenomic, and fragmentomic data, from patient liquid biopsy samples
Design and evaluate deep learning models for MRD detection and characterization
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the Broad Institute, and more
Mentor and guide junior staff and students

Qualification

Ph.D. in bioinformaticsDeep learningStatistical analysisPythonRDeep learning frameworksPediatric oncologyLiquid biopsyCfDNA analysisCloud computingCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computational biology, statistics, data science, machine learning, or a related field
Strong background in deep learning and statistical analysis
Proficiency in Python, R, and deep learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Preferred

Familiarity with pediatric oncology, liquid biopsy, or cfDNA analysis
Knowledge of methylation, genomics, or fragmentomics
Experience with cloud computing

Company

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
dateFounded in 1947
location
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.dana-farber.org

H1B Sponsorship

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (145)
2023 (155)
2022 (139)
2021 (105)
2020 (113)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$88.08M
Key Investors
Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama
2025-11-24Grant· $20M
2025-05-06Grant· $1M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M

Leadership Team

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Edward Benz
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