Location: Boston, MA (USA)
Competitive Salary, Bonus & Benefits Package
Do you have expertise in, and passion for, inflammasome activation and its role in Myelodisplastic Syndromes (MDS)? Would you like to apply your knowledge to impact drug discovery projects in a company that follows science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? Then join the Hematology R&D department at AstraZeneca as a Postdoctoral Fellow and unlock the power of what science can do!
This three-year fellowship offers a unique opportunity to conduct high-impact fundamental research within a premier industrial setting. You will investigate the complex interplay between chronic inflammation and Myeloid Dysplastic Syndrome (MDS), aiming to uncover novel mechanisms that drive disease progression and therapeutic resistance.
This project is supported by the Hematology R&D Small Molecular Discovery group of AstraZeneca that works across areas from early-stage drug discovery to late-stage clinical development. You will receive support from the AZ's Bioinformatics Group and Sequencing Core to dissect the inflammasome-driven mechanisms underlying MDS development and translate these insights into transformative drug discovery efforts to deliver better therapies to patients.
Your research will focus on how inflammatory signaling affects MDS cells both intrinsically and extrinsically. You will be at the forefront of:
The Postdoc role will report to Haiming Xu (Associate Principal Scientist), and be supported by Ye Xu (Associate Principal Scientist) and Sungmi Park-Chouinard (Associate Director) at AstraZeneca. Additionally, you'll also receive mentorship and guidance from exceptional academic mentors, Stephanie Halene, M.D., Arthur H. and Isabel Bunker Professor of Hematology, Yale University School of Medicine; Richard Flavell, PhD, FRS., Sterling Professor of Immunobiology, Yale University School of Medicine; and Gabriel Ghiaur, MD, PhD., Associate Professor of Oncology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine during the 3-year program.
Our Postdoctoral Fellow will investigate the role of inflammatory signaling in the pathogenesis and progression of MDS, focusing on both cell-intrinsic mechanisms and microenvironment-mediated effects.
Essential Education and Experience:
About our PostDoc Program
Bring your expertise, apply your knowledge, follow the science, and make a difference. AstraZeneca's Postdoc Program is for self-motivated individuals looking to deliver exciting projects in an encouraging, engaging, and innovative environment.
You will work in an industry-leading group to explore how inflammatory pathway activation drives the pathogenesis of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). This is an exciting opportunity to work at the interface of innovative science and translational drug discovery, where mechanistic insights directly inform the development of novel therapeutics for patients with hematologic malignancies. You will employ pioneering technologies while collaborating with leading experts in inflammation biology, translational oncology, bioinformatics, and medicinal chemistry. This position offers early-career scientists unparalleled exposure to the full drug discovery pipeline, hands-on experience with advanced platforms and cross-functional teams, strong mentorship from industry and academic leaders, and the opportunity to generate impactful publications while contributing to programs that advance toward the clinic.
Compensation for this role, based on years of experience after obtaining PhD, is a minimum of $103,079 up to a maximum of $123,694 + short-term incentive. Some relocation supplements depend on distance and location at the employer's discretion.
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-centered biopharmaceutical company focusing on discovering, developing, and commercializing prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than a global leading pharmaceutical company. At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work and empowering employees to push the boundaries of science and fuel their entrepreneurial spirit.
AstraZeneca R&D Boston in Waltham is a vibrant scientific community. The diverse make-up of our scientific teams, as well as our co-location with biotechs, results in a truly outstanding culture bursting with scientific innovation. As AstraZeneca continues to put patients at the forefront of our mission, we are excited for our move to Kendall Square/Cambridge in 2026.
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