"Postdoctoral Fellow in 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

Contact Information

SB Hiring Committee
200 Longwood Avenue
Boston MA 02115

Contact Email

jennie_epp@hms.harvard.edu

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.

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.