HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Cell Biology

HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Cell Biology

Company: Harvard University

Job Location: Cambridge, 02138

Category: Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Type: Full-Time

School: Harvard Medical School

Department/Area: ***

Position Description

We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Gygi lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The work of the Gygi lab is focused on developing and applying mass spectrometry-based approaches to the drug discovery pipeline. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates who are interested in these or related fields, particularly those who may bring a new technology or perspective to bear on the work in the lab.

The successful candidate will work with Dr. Gygi 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. in areas such as Proteomics or Medicinal Chemistry or related fields
• The candidate should be capable of maintaining mass spectrometers and using mass spectrometry-based workflows

Special Instructions

Required documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research for PhD work
• Cover Letter describing your interest in the lab and initial ideas for new research directions or projects you could undertake in the lab.
• Note with names and contact information for three people who have agreed to serve as your reference.

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.

Expected Dates

• Application deadline: April 13, 2026
• Start date: The position is expected to start on or around July 1, 2026 with some flexibility.
• Duration: 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.

Contact Information

Steven Gygi and Xheni Vaqari
HMS - Dept. of Cell Biology
240 Longwood Ave.
Boston, MA 02115

Contact Email: Steven_gygi@hms.harvard.edu

Salary Range

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.

Minimum Number of References Required: 2

Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3