HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Systems Biology

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research institution in Cambridge seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in Systems Biology to conduct research on cellular responses to DNA damage. The role involves developing independent research projects, applying for grants, and mentoring lab members. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree in a related field, experience with mouse models, and proficiency in quantitative imaging. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, promoting a collaborative lab environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Experience with mouse models and tissue imaging.
• Skills in quantitative live-cell imaging are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research project in line with lab focus.
• Apply for fellowship funding and write grants.
• Teach and mentor lab members as needed.

Skills

Quantitative in-vivo and ex-vivo imaging

Experience with mouse models

Tissue harvesting and imaging

Education

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in Biology, Biophysics, Biomedicine, or related field

Job description

HMS – Postdoctoral Fellow in Systems Biology

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow in the Lahav lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The lab studies how cancer and healthy cells respond to irradiation and DNA damaging drugs, using quantitative live‑cell imaging at the single‑cell level. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates interested in these or related areas, especially those with expertise in quantitative in‑vivo and ex‑vivo imaging.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will work with Dr. Lahav to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab's research focus. In addition to carrying out research, the 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. Salary is determined by the number of years post‑PhD. For details, see https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines. With this appointment, you are represented by the Harvard Academic Workers (HAW) UAW for collective bargaining and matters affecting your compensation and working conditions.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in Biology, Biophysics, Biomedicine, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience working with and imaging mouse models
• Experience harvesting tissues and performing in‑vivo and ex‑vivo tissue imaging (e.g., organotypic slice cultures, intravital imaging, and/or ex‑vivo tissue imaging)

Candidates with both experimental and computational expertise in single‑cell imaging are especially encouraged to apply.

Additional Qualifications

None specified.

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