"Postdoctoral Fellow"

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

1. Conduct research in neuroscience using in vivo and in vitro models.
2. Publish and present research findings in high-quality scientific journals and conferences.
3. Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students on interdisciplinary research projects.
4. Contribute to the preparation of research proposals.
5. 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.

About the Lab

We encourage applicants to read more about our scientific goals on our lab website. In addition, the Arlotta lab is actively working to become an equitable and inclusive community. The lab recognizes the inequity and bias within the academic community and is dedicated to our continuous self-education and activism in these areas. Future members are strongly encouraged to be active participants in these endeavors as part of their scientific career.

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.

Contact Information

Laura Chavez
Contact Email: lchavez@fas.harvard.edu

Special Instructions

Please apply and upload your documents.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.