"Post-Doctoral Fellow in Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Woo Lab)"

Post-Doctoral Fellow in Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Woo Lab)

Company: Harvard University

Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Category: Chemistry

Type: Full-Time

School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area: Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Position Description

The Christina Woo Lab at Harvard University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow with a strong background in chemical biology, proteomics, and organic chemistry. This position will focus on the development of chemical tools and strategies to investigate E3 ubiquitin ligase pathways and its regulation of endogenous substrates. This position requires external fellowship support.

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team that applies a chemistry-first approach to explore mechanistic and functional aspects of protein regulation through post-translational modification. The lab is particularly interested in applicants who are eager to work at the intersection of chemistry and biology and are excited to develop and apply innovative approaches to complex biological questions.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field (completed at the time of hire).
• Strong experience with chemical proteomics, organic synthesis, or protein modification.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• External fellowship support

Special Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a brief research proposal, and two to three references' names and contact information. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled

For more information, please visit our website, www.woolab.org, or contact the department directly.

Please note: This position is contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance.

Contact Information

Joseph Lavin
Associate Director of Academic Affairs
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Harvard University
12 Oxford Street
Cambridge MA 02138

Contact Email: lavin@chemistry.harvard.edu

Salary Range

$67,600-$80,000. Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field

Minimum Number of References Required: 2

Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3

Keywords

chemical biology, proteomics, organic chemistry, protein modification, biochemistry