"Postdoctoral Fellow in Systems Biology"

Postdoctoral Fellow in Systems Biology

Company: Harvard University

Job Location: Cambridge, 02138

Category: Biological Engineering

Type: Full-Time

School: Harvard Medical School

Department/Area: Systems Biology

Position Description: We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Silver lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston Massachusetts. The work of the Silver lab is focused on engineering biological systems for health and sustainability. 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. Silver to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab's research focus. In addition to carrying out 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.

Basic Qualifications: Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in areas such as bioengineering, biochemistry, cell or computational biology or related fields

Additional Qualifications: CV; Research summary of 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.; Names and contact information for three people who have agreed to serve as a reference

Special Instructions: 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.

Contact Information: SB Hiring Committee; 200 Longwood Avenue; Boston MA 02115

Contact Email: jennie_epp@hms.harvard.edu

Minimum Number of References Required: 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed: 6

Keywords: bioengineering; biochemistry; cell or computational biology