"Postdoctoral Fellow"

Postdoctoral Fellow

Company: Harvard University

Job Location: Cambridge, 02138

Category: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Type: Full-Time

School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area: Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology

Position Description

The Arlotta Lab invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position.

The Arlotta lab at HSCRB is working to identify the cellular and molecular pathways disrupted in brain disorders such as schizophrenia and autism, by utilizing recent advances in genetics and genomics.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research in neuroscience using in vivo and in vitro models.
• Publish and present research findings in high-quality scientific journals and conferences.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students on interdisciplinary research projects.
• Contribute to the preparation of research proposals.
• Participate in teaching and mentoring activities for undergraduate and graduate students.

Qualifications:

1. A Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Computer Science, or other relevant scientific discipline is required.
2. Basic understanding of molecular biology and next generation sequencing is highly preferred.
3. Familiarity with single cell data analysis is preferred, but not required.
4. Ability to work independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment, while making necessary connections with experts in various computational analysis groups.
5. Self-starter, highly motivated.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Excellent organization and time management skills.
8. Demonstrated record of research achievement.

Basic Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Computer Science, or other relevant scientific discipline is required.

Additional Qualifications

• Basic understanding of molecular biology and next generation sequencing is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with single cell data analysis is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment, while making necessary connections with experts in various computational analysis groups.
• Self-starter, highly motivated.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Demonstrated record of research achievement.

Special Instructions

Please apply and upload your documents.

Contact Information

Laura Chavez

Contact Email: lchavez@fas.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: 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed: 5