HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in BCMP, Zheng Lab

Harvard University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Zheng Lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The role involves developing independent research in cancer biology and organic chemistry, alongside grant writing and lab mentoring.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry or chemical biology and possess a strong background in organic synthesis. This one-year term position could be extended based on performance and funding.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry, chemical biology, or related fields.
• Strong expertise in organic synthesis.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research project.
• Apply for fellowship funding and contribute to grant writing.
• Participate in teaching and mentoring lab members.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Chemical biology

Research proposal writing

Education

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

Job description

HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in BCMP, Zheng Lab

School: Harvard Medical School

Department/Area: Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology

Position Description

We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Zheng lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The Zheng lab approaches cancer biology and therapeutics through the lens of organic chemistry and chemical biology. The lab aims to develop compounds that arrest cancer progression by chemical restoration of function to proteins that are inactivated by oncogenic mutations that drive cancer development. More information about the lab and specific research areas can be found at https://sites.harvard.edu/zheng/. We welcome applications from recent chemistry or chemical biology PhD graduates with strong expertise in organic synthesis who are interested in these or related fields.

The successful candidate will work with Dr. Zheng 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 synthetic organic chemistry, chemical biology, or related fields.

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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