HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in BCMP, del Mármol Lab

Harvard University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Research funding opportunities

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. This role involves researching olfaction and odorant receptors in arthropods, using various advanced methodologies.

The ideal candidate will develop an independent research project, apply for fellowships, and participate in lab operations. A Ph.D. in biochemistry or related fields is required. The position offers a salary based on experience and eligibility for benefits.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in relevant fields.
• Experience with cryo-EM and electrophysiology.
• Familiarity with computational modeling and behavioral studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research project within lab focus.
• Apply for fellowship funding and contribute to grant writing.
• Mentor lab members and participate in lab operations.

Skills

Research methodology

Cryo-electron microscopy

Electrophysiology

Computational modeling

Behavioral studies

Education

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in biochemistry, structural biology, biophysics, neuroscience or related fields

Job description

School

School Harvard Medical School

Department/Area

Department/Area Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology

Position Description

We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the del Mármol lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The del Mármol lab seeks to decipher the molecular logic of olfaction, focusing on the study of odorant receptors in arthropods like mosquitos. Using an interdisciplinary range of approaches such as cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), electrophysiology, computational modeling, and behavioral studies, projects in the lab aim to elucidate the molecular basis of odorant recognition, discrimination, and specificity. More information about the lab and specific research areas can be found at https://delmarmol.hms.harvard.edu/research. 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. del Mármol to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab’s research focus. In addition to carrying out bench 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.

Salary and Benefits

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.

Basic Qualifications

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in areas such as biochemistry, structural biology, biophysics, neuroscience, or related fields.

Additional Qualifications

If visa sponsorship is needed, Harvard retains the discretion to determine which visa status is appropriate and whether a visa sponsorship application will ultimately be submitted, including payment of any applicable fees.

Required documents:

• Summary of PhD research (Upload as Statement of Research)
• Cover letter describing your interest in the lab and initial ideas for new research directions or projects you could undertake in the lab.
• Document containing names and contact information for three people who have agreed to serve as your references (Upload as Note)

Please submit application documents through the ARIeS portal. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Selected candidates will be invited for in-person interviews involving a research presentation on past work.

This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance, business need, and continued funding to support the position.

Contact Information

240 Longwood Ave, Boston MA 02115

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