Position ID: | MIT-KochInstitute-MSFELLOW23 [#24239] |
Position Title: | Mazumdar-Shaw International Oncology Fellow |
Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
Position Location: | Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States [map] ![]() |
Subject Areas: | Biology / Biochemistry, Biology, Genomic/Proteomic, Genomics, Immunology, Molecular, Molecular Genetics, Molecular/Cell Biology, Mouse Genetics |
Appl Deadline: | none (posted 2023/01/31) |
Position Description: |
The Mazumdar-Shaw International Oncology Fellowship
The Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a National Cancer Institute-designated Basic Cancer Research Center where researchers seek and design new solutions to the complex problems of cancer. The Koch Institute’s highly collaborative teams of biologists, chemists, materials scientists, computer scientists, clinicians, engineers, and others pioneer innovative and cross-disciplinary strategies for detecting, treating, monitoring, and preventing cancer. Through its distinguished faculty, the Koch Institute shares MIT’s commitment to educating and training the next generation of leading cancer investigators. Consequently, Koch Institute researchers endeavor to interact with scholars worldwide to advance global innovations in bioinformatics, nanotechnology, immunology, mobile technology, and novel materials in the fight against cancer. The Mazumdar-Shaw International Oncology Fellows Program
To foster this multinational approach to cancer research, MIT has established an academically and clinically impactful collaboration with India. The cornerstone of the Mazumdar-Shaw International Oncology Fellows Program is training scientists with the skills needed to address key cancer-related challenges in India, which underlies the broader goal of building India’s position as an intellectual and productive hub for oncology research. This Fellows program offers two-year, full-time opportunities for postdoctoral scientists, engineers, or physicians to perform cancer research at the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT. Utilizing rich, community-wide opportunities at the KI, MIT, and the greater Boston area, the program promotes cross-disciplinary experience in the fields of basic cellular biology, medicine, engineering, and computer science. Specifically, Mazumdar-Shaw fellows at the Koch Institute will be encouraged to:
The Mazumdar-Shaw International Oncology Fellows Program is currently accepting applications for 2 full-time positions at an appointment of two years each. Candidates will be expected to identify an important biomedical research question and propose a related project that extends their research interests and abilities. The Fellowship is awarded with the express expectation that the Fellows will subsequently continue their research in India and plans to continue their work in India following their fellowship should be developed in advance. Note: funding for this subsequent work must be secured separately. The Mazumdar-Shaw International Oncology Fellowship provides the following:
The Fellowship is awarded with the additional expectation that the Fellows will travel to India once per year during their Fellowship term to present their research to colleagues at peer institutions in India, and that during one of these trips their KI faculty sponsor(s) will join them. Funding for travel and related expenses covered by the Fellowship will require pre-approval by the Koch Institute. Eligibility Criteria
Applications are accepted for the current round from April 3, 2023, through 5pm EST on June 2, 2023. Fellows will be selected by the end of June. The applicant should give careful thought to his/her choice of KI faculty sponsor(s) and include the faculty sponsor’s letter of commitment with their materials. This letter should state the KI faculty’s confirmed sponsorship and potential fit in their lab. The applicant should drive the identification of a research question and the development of the proposal. However, the applicant’s KI faculty sponsor(s) may be able to provide the applicant with advice and support during the application process. Applications and all required documentation must be submitted electronically to MIT, via academicjobsonline.org. The application process requires:
Applicants may not apply for more than one Koch Institute fellowship at any one time. Resubmissions are not permitted. Review Process Application materials are reviewed by the Mazumdar-Shaw International Oncology Fellowship Screening Committee, following which a short list of candidates will be contacted for an initial phone or video screening interview with Koch Institute representatives. Through this video screening interview process, the Koch Institute Selection Committee will select final candidates for onsite interviews. These candidates may be invited to travel to MIT at the Program’s expense for a full day of interviews, including with the potential host lab(s), pending health and travel-related restrictions. The Koch Institute Selection Committee will make the final selection of Fellows. Applicants will be notified in writing of their success, or otherwise. Decisions will not be available by telephone. Reviewers typically assess:
Inquiries may be e-mailed to ki-msfellowship@mit.edu MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. MIT’s full policy on Nondiscrimination can be found here. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including verifying any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers. |