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Novartis

Discovery Postdoctoral Fellow, Oncology Translational Research

Cambridge (USA) · Full-time

H1B sponsorship availableDetected 15 days ago
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About the role

  • As a Discovery Postdoctoral Fellow, you will join the Oncology Translational Research team in Cambridge, Massachusetts and pursue an innovative research project at the forefront of biomedical science and drug discovery.
  • You will work alongside leading scientists in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment while gaining exposure to the broader ecosystem that translates scientific discovery into medicines.
  • The start date for the 2026 Novartis BR Postdoctoral Fellowship Program cohort is October 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

  • Co-create a comprehensive research plan with scientific mentors, integrating emerging scientific literature and innovative methodologies.
  • Develop and validate novel in vitro methods for cell surface proteoform enrichment and mass spectrometry-based characterization.
  • Opportunities to publish research, present at leading scientific conferences, and build an international scientific network.
  • Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within matrixed scientific teams.
  • We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Requirements

  • PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as Oncology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology, or a related field, completed prior to the fellowship start date.
  • Experience working with in vitro models and handling preclinical and/or clinical tissue samples.
  • Hands-on experience with protein analysis and cellular characterization techniques, including Western blotting, ELISA, protein labeling, immunoprecipitation, flow cytometry, high-content imaging, and microscopy.

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with mass spectrometry and proteomics data generation, analysis, and visualization.
  • Experience using analytics and visualization tools such as Spotfire and R.
  • Experience in oncology translational research.

Skills

  • Job Description Summary
  • Work with expert translational, proteomics, and microscopy teams using state-of-the-art instrumentation and technologies.
  • Apply validated approaches to identify and characterize surface protein and proteoform composition across cancer models.
  • Contribute to the identification of novel therapeutic targets and translational biomarkers.
  • Execute experiments, interpret results, and drive scientific decision-making.
  • Apply scalable approaches to characterize surface protein and proteoform composition in models of therapeutic response and resistance.
  • Optimize methods for tissue-based applications and translational studies.
  • Communicate scientific findings to cross-functional project teams and key stakeholders.
  • Present research at internal and external scientific meetings.
  • Publish novel discoveries in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
  • Mentorship from accomplished scientific leaders and subject matter experts.
  • Access to advanced technologies, platforms, and research capabilities.

Compensation

  • The starting salary for this position is 87,000 USD per year.
  • $57,800.00 - $107,300.00

Benefits

  • US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.
  • In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
  • To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here.
  • Through this program, you will grow as a scientist and contribute to discoveries that may ultimately benefit patients worldwide. ​
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Equal opportunity

  • The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers.
  • Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
  • The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
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Visa & Work Authorization

  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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