HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Cell Biology

Harvard University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Medical School in Boston invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow in the Cell Biology department. The Haigis lab studies metabolic regulation in health, aging, and disease, aiming to uncover new metabolic pathways using metabolomics, biochemistry, and genetics. Projects are highly collaborative and focused on cancer and immune dysfunction related to aging.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in cell or molecular biology, chemistry, or related fields.
• Expertise in mass spectrometry, metabolite profiling, protein purification, biochemistry, genetic screening, mouse physiology, cancer biology, or structural biology is advantageous.

Skills

Ph.D./M.D.-Ph.D. in cell/molecular bi.

Mass spectrometry

Metabolite profiling

Protein purification

Biochemistry

Genetic screening

Mouse physiology

Cancer biology

Structural biology

Job description

HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Cell Biology

Title HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Cell Biology

School

School Harvard Medical School

Department/Area

Department/Area Cell Biology

Position Description

We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the laboratory of Dr. Marcia Haigis at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The Haigis laboratory investigates the molecular basis of metabolic regulation in health, aging, and disease. The Haigis laboratory is interested in identifying fundamental new metabolic pathways using metabolomic, biochemical, and genetic approaches. These are then applied to deepen understanding of normal physiology and contributions to diseases of aging, such as cancer and immune dysfunction. Projects are highly collaborative.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in such as Cell or Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or related fields.
• Expertise in any of the following fields would be beneficial: mass spectrometry, metabolite profiling, protein purification, biochemistry, genetic screening, mouse physiology, cancer biology, and structural biology. and structural biology.

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.

Special Instructions

Required documents:

• Statement of Research for 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.
• A NOTE with names and contact information for three people who have agreed to serve as your reference

Expected Dates

• Start date: The position is expected to start on or around December 14, 2026, with some flexibility.
• Duration: 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

Marcia Haigis
Harvard Medical School
Department of Cell Biology
240 Longwood Ave.
LHRRB 3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02115

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