HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Cell Biology

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Farnung lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA. The successful candidate will develop an independent project in transcription, DNA replication and epigenetics, with opportunities to pursue fellowships, grants, and manuscript writing.

The role includes wet lab work, mentoring of lab members, and active participation in overall lab operations and collaboration. A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in structural biology or biochemistry or related fields.
• We are specifically looking for Ph.D. that have experience with cryo-EM.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research project within the lab focus.
• Carry out wet lab research and contribute to grants and manuscripts.
• Apply for fellowship funding and assist with teaching and mentoring.

Skills

Cryo-EM experience

Education

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in structural biology or biochemistry

Job description

Harvard University

Position

Details

Title: HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Cell Biology

School: Harvard Medical School

Department/Area: Cell Biology

Position Description: We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Farnung lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The work of the Farnung lab is focused on transcription DNA replication, and epigenetics. 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. Farnung to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab's research focus. In addition to carrying out wet lab 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-policies.

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 such as structural biology or biochemistry or related fields
• We are specifically looking for Ph.D. that have experience with cryo-EM

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:

• Curriculum Vitae
• 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.
• Note with names and contact information for three people who have agreed to serve as your references

Expected Dates

• Application deadline: November 3, 2026
• Start date: The position is expected to start on or around January 11, 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

Lucas Farnung
Harvard Medical School
Department of Cell Biology
240 Longwood Ave.
Boston, MA 02115

Contact Email

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