HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Cell Biology

Harvard Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Medical School invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Cell Biology in the Wolfson lab in Boston, MA. The successful candidate will work on the sensory innervation of internal organs, employing biochemistry, genetics, neuroanatomy, electrophysiology, and mouse behavior to define key roles of sensory neurons in physiology and disease.

The appointment includes applying for fellowships, contributing to grants and manuscript writing, and teaching/mentoring of lab members while

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MD/PhD in Cell/Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, or related fields.
• Expertise in functional imaging, electrophysiology, neuroanatomy, mouse behavior, gene editing/cell engineering, or structural biology.

Responsibilities

• Develop a research project within the Wolfson lab focus.
• Apply for fellowship funding and contribute to grants/manuscripts.
• Teach and mentor lab members; contribute to lab operations.
• Collaborate in a team to maintain a productive research environment.

Skills

Cell biology

Molecular biology

Neurobiology

Electrophysiology

Mouse behavior

Education

Ph.D. or MD/PhD

Job description

HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Cell Biology

Title HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Cell Biology

School

Harvard Medical School

Department/Area

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Position Description

We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Wolfson lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. Our lab studies the sensory innervation of our internal organs that mediate internal sensations (or interoception). We use a combination of biochemistry, genetics, neuroanatomy, electrophysiology, and mouse behavior to define the roles that internal organ innervating sensory neurons play in physiologic and pathophysiologic processes. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Rachel Wolfson to develop a research project within the scope of the lab 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, and contribute to overall lab operations and a collaborative environment.

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 Cell or Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, or related fields.
• Expertise in any of the following fields would be beneficial: functional imaging, electrophysiology, neuroanatomy, mouse behavior, gene editing/cell engineering 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 the 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 March 15, 2027 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

Rachel Wolfson

Harvard Medical School

Department of Cell Biology

250 Longwood Ave., SGM 5th Floor

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