"HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in BCMP, Zheng Lab"

We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Zheng lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The Zheng lab approaches cancer biology and therapeutics through the lens of organic chemistry and chemical biology. The lab aims to develop compounds that arrest cancer progression by chemical restoration of function to proteins that are inactivated by oncogenic mutations that drive cancer development. More information about the lab and specific research areas can be found at https://sites.harvard.edu/zheng/. We welcome applications from recent chemistry or chemical biology PhD graduates with strong expertise in organic synthesis who are interested in these or related fields.

The successful candidate will work with Dr. Zheng to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab's research focus. In addition to carrying out bench research, the successful candidate will be expected to apply for fellowship funding, contribute to the writing of grants and manuscripts, participate in teaching and mentoring of lab members as needed, and otherwise contribute to overall lab operations and collaborative environment.

Salary and Benefits

This position is salaried and benefits eligible. Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post PhD, and benefits can be found at https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines.

With this appointment, you are represented by the Harvard Academic Workers (HAW) – UAW for purposes of collective bargaining and matters affecting your compensation and working conditions.

Basic Qualifications:

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in areas such as synthetic organic chemistry, chemical biology, or related fields

Contact Information:

240 Longwood Ave, Boston MA 02115

Contact Email: qinheng_zheng@hms.harvard.edu

Special Instructions:

Required documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Summary of PhD research (Upload as Statement of Research)
• Cover letter describing your interest in the lab and initial ideas for new research directions or projects you could undertake in the lab.
• Document containing names and contact information for three people who have agreed to serve as your references (Upload as Note)

Please submit application documents through the ARIeS portal. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Selected candidates will be invited for in-person interviews involving a research presentation on past work.

This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance, business need, and continued funding to support the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy.