Steele Lab

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Postdoctoral Fellows
are sought with proven expertise in one or more areas of

Molecular Biology || Cell Biology || Angiogenesis || Lymphangiogenesis ||
Immunology || Biomedical Engineering || Optics || Chemistry

The Edwin L. Steele Laboratory (Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School) is committed to improving the detection and treatment of cancer through a better understanding of tumor pathophysiology, angiogenesis, lymphangiogenesis and transport barriers within tumors. We are actively recruiting Post-Doctoral Fellows to work in angiogenesis, lymphangiogenesis, metabolic micro-environment, cell mechanics, and transvascular, interstitial or cellular transport. Faculty working in these areas include Rakesh K. Jain, Yves Boucher, Emmanuelle di Tomaso, Dan Duda, Dai Fukumura, Igor Garkavstev, Lance L. Munn, Timothy P. Padera, Brian Seed, and Lei Xu.

Individuals must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D., appropriate research experience, strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and computer skills and be prepared to work in a dynamic team environment. US citizens and permanent US residents are encouraged to apply.

To being the application process, please e-mail a current CV and statement of purpose to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Postdoctoral Fellows

The Steele Laboratory is currently seeking postdoctoral applicants with expertise in nitric oxide, angiogenesis, vessel maturation, molecular biology, and/or intravital microscopy. The project requires a motivated, independent researcher to carry out a project aimed at understanding role of nitric oxide in tumor angiogenesis, microcirculation and radiation therapy.

Applicants should send a CV, career statement and three letters of reference to:

Dai Fukumura, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School
100 Blossom Street, Cox Building 736, Boston, MA 02114
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HMS & HST Students

Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology

The goal of the Steele Laboratory for Tumor Biology is to understand the fundamental nature of vascular, interstitial, and cellular barriers to the delivery of molecular medicine to solid tumors, and formulate and test new strategies to overcome and/or to exploit these barriers for improved cancer detection and treatment. The strategies used to accomplish this mission emphasize a strong multidisciplinary approach, integrating the fields of engineering, physics, cellular and molecular biology, and physiology. Opportunities exist for new graduate and medical students to work in this exciting area of cancer research and join our dynamic and diverse research team.

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Gnotobiotic Technologist

Massachusetts General Hospital , Department of Radiation Oncology

We are looking for a Gnotobiotic Technologist to join our Surgical & Animal Core at Cox-7 Animal Facility, the Edwin L. Steele Laboratory.

Cox-7 Animal Facility is a gnotobiotic animal colony operated by the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Massachusetts General Hospital. This unique animal facility allows us to carry out longitudinal tumor physiological studies in immunodeficient and genetically engineered mice. All animals are maintained in defined flora condition with a state of the art gnotobiotic animal handling procedures.

The Gnotobiotic Technologist has the primary responsibility for the isolator breeding program and is also expected to assist maintenance of gnotobiotic mice and genetically engineered mice breeding colony.

Bachelor degree in biology, microbiology, laboratory animal science or related field is required. Knowledge in Bacterology, Virology, and Animal Science are also required.

Individuals should have minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience.

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Animal Care Assistant

Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology

We are looking for an Animal Care Assistant to join our Surgical & Animal Core at Cox-7 Animal Facility, the Edwin L. Steele Laboratory.

Cox-7 Animal Facility is a gnotobiotic animal colony operated by the Department of Radiation Oncology at the MGH. This unique animal facility allows us to carry out longitudinal tumor physiological studies in immunodeficient and genetically engineered mice. All animals are maintained in defined flora condition with a state of the art gnotobiotic animal handling procedures.

The Animal Care Assistant has the primary responsibility for take good care of the animals, daily maintenance of gnotobiotic mice in the breeding, stock or experimental rooms. The individual is also expected to assist in the preparation of water bottles, cages with bedding, and in washing room; also to help with the general housekeeping sanitation of the facility each day.

High school diploma is required. Knowledge in biology and Animal care, with good communication skill are also required.

Individuals should have minimum of 1 year of working experience.