Director of Postdoctoral Affairs & Programs

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Harvard University invites applications for the Director for Postdoctoral Affairs at the Office for Postdoctoral Fellows, Harvard Medical School. The role leads postdoc training, data systems, policy development, and alumni networks, serving about 600 postdocs across HMS and affiliates.

You will design programs, supervise staff, manage the office budget, and provide career coaching to advance postdoctoral researchers’ professional growth within HMS and affiliated partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant work experience.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Master's degree or Doctoral degree in biomedical field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of postdoctoral training preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing a postdoctoral fellows program or other trainee educational program.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Outstanding communication skills with affinity for working closely with Harvard Medical School and affiliated institutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the mission of the Office for Postdoctoral Fellows to serve approximately 600 postdocs in the Blavatnik Institute at HMS.
• Provide strategic leadership for postdoctoral training, manage staff and budget.
• Develop data systems, dashboards, and policies for postdocs and alumni networks.
• Lead career coaching and professional development for HMS/HSDM postdocs.
• Co-chair committees and collaborate with HMS Office of Faculty Affairs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Project management

Administrative coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's or Doctoral degree preferred

Postdoctoral training experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced Excel

Job description

Harvard University invites applications for the Director for Postdoctoral Affairs at the Office for Postdoctoral Fellows, Harvard Medical School. The role leads postdoc training, data systems, policy development, and alumni networks, serving about 600 postdocs across HMS and affiliates.

You will design programs, supervise staff, manage the office budget, and provide career coaching to advance postdoctoral researchers’ professional growth within HMS and affiliated partners.