Discovery Postdoctoral Fellow, WNT Signaling, Cambridge, MA
Job Description 1 purpose... to reimagine medicine! The Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) is the innovation engine of Novartis. We collaborate across scientific and organizational boundaries, with a focus on powerful new technologies that have the potential to help produce therapeutic breakthroughs for patients. Join the NIBR Postdoctoral program as a Discovery Fellow.
The WNT signaling pathway plays a pivotal role in stem cell renewal and tissue homeostasis. Our lab works on identification of novel targets in the WNT pathway and development of small molecule and antibody WNT modulators to treat cancer and degenerative diseases. We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our research group. The fellow will employ multiple experimental approaches to identify and characterize novel targets of the WNT pathway, including high-throughput screening, proteomics, CRISPR screening, chemical biology, structural biology, and mouse genetics. The fellow will also be involved in designing novel strategies to achieve cell type-selective targeting of WNT signaling for various disease indications. The fellow would have opportunities to interact with experts from multidisciplinary teams and have access to cross-departmental state-of-the-art resources. This is a unique opportunity for an independent, self-motivated candidate to enhance his/her academic training and professional horizons.
The successful candidate will join a vibrant scientific community and collaborate with other postdoctoral fellows mentored by a range of scientists across disciplines and platforms, including chemistry, structural biology, molecular biology, functional genomics, neurophysiology and translational medicine. Discovery Postdoctoral Fellows at NIBR have a unique opportunity to conduct innovative, interdisciplinary research and are expected to publish their results in leading journals. The postdoctoral term is up to 4 years. EEO Statement The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential. Minimum requirements What You'll Bring to the Role:
- PhD in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, developmental biology or a related subject area (PhD students in the last year of their thesis work are also eligible to apply)
- Collaborative spirit, strong publication record
- Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills
- Expertise in biochemistry, cell signaling and molecular biology techniques
- In vivo experience is a plus
- Candidates must be able to work independently as well as with interdisciplinary teams
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#pdx Work Location Cambridge, MA Company/Legal Entity NIBRI Functional Area Research & Development
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July 11, 2022