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Cancer Systems Biology Postdoctoral Positions

The Center of Cancer Systems Biology at Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Tufts Univ. School of Medicine, seeks motivated individuals seasoned in mathematical analysis or radiation biology/physics who are interested in modeling aspects of cancer development and therapeutic response, including angiogenesis, inter-tissue interactions, gene network logic, DNA damage and matrix remodeling. They will join a team of well-established cancer biologists, molecular biologists, clinicians and mathematicians at the Center. Beyond the oncogenic events within tumor cells it is now appreciated that stromal/endothelial/tumor-cell interaction dynamics play a critical role in tumor advancement. Of particular importance is the establishment of biomathematical tumor models and simulation platforms upon which hypotheses related to tumor growth dynamics may be studied. Opportunity for in vitro and animal experimentation is available.

Two-year positions are available immediately, renewable upon performance. Opportunity exists for advancement to faculty level. Preferred candidates will be PhDs who are familiar with partial differential equation, numerical simulation and/or discrete or stochastic algorithmic approaches to modeling dynamical phenomena in biology. Background in the issues related to tumor development, tumor risk, clinical therapeutic control strategies, radiation response, radiation risk, digitized imaging or gene network modeling theory a plus.

Please submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of two references to:

Dr. Philip J. Hahnfeldt
Center of Cancer Systems Biology
Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Tufts University School of Medicine
736 Cambridge St., CBR-115
Boston, MA 02135-2997
Tel: 617-789-2998
Fax: 617-779-6572
Page: 617-362-6437
Email: Philip.Hahnfeldt [at] tufts.edu

Lab Aminal Research Technician

Job Description:

Occupational Summary: Responsible for maintaining detailed records and assist in procedures in an animal research facility.

Work Performed:
-Work under the direction of/and report to Lab Animal Research Manager.
-Perform necropsies, tissue collection and specimen photography.
-Maintain breeding colonies and colony records.
-Collect daily records of animal weights and other parameters.
-Assist Lab Animal Research Manager.
-Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Education/Training:
High School or College degree. LAT certification preferred

Apply:

Please send your application and CV to:
Dr. Lynn Hlatky
Center of Cancer Systems Biology
Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Tufts University School of Medicine
736 Cambridge St.
Boston, MA 02135-2997
Tel: 617-789-2997
Fax: 617-789-3111
Email: lynn.hlatky@tufts.edu

Research Technician I

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Director performs experiments designed to study cancer. Responsible and dedicated individual capable of quality performance without constant supervision. Performs routine and standardized tasks including cell culture and laboratory animal studies of various laboratory animals. Responsible for maintaining the cell culture facility and experiments for the Center of Cancer Systems Biology. Responsibilities include recording experiments and results in a laboratory notebook, light laboratory maintenance duties, and training other staff.

Qualifications:

BA or BS from an accredited 4-year college of equivalent laboratory experience. Cell culture experience required. Experience with histology and laboratory animal a plus.

Apply:

Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

You may contact Lynn Hlatky, Philip Hahnfeldt or Amir Abdollahi to enquire about future opportunities.