Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Harvard Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Harvard Medical School, Department of Immunology, invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow in the von Andrian laboratory in Boston, MA. The work centers on immune cell migration and homing using intravital microscopy.

We welcome recent PhD graduates and encourage applicants who can bring new technology or perspectives. The successful candidate will develop an independent project, apply for fellowships, contribute to grants and manuscripts, and participate in teaching.

Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD in immunology, cell biology, genetics, neurobiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, medicine, or related fields
• Prior experience with animals, high resolution imaging, or computational biology is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research project under the supervision of Dr. von Andrian.
• Apply for fellowship funding and contribute to grant and manuscript writing.
• Teach and mentor lab members and contribute to lab operations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to advance the lab's research and collaborations

Education

PhD or MD in related field

Tools

Intravital microscopy

High-resolution imaging

Computational biology

Job description

We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the von Andrian laboratory in the Department of Immunology at Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. The work of the von Andrian lab is focused on the molecular mechanisms of immune cell migration and homing in lymphoid and non-lymphoid tissues using intravital microscopy techniques. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates who are interested in this or a related field, 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. von Andrian to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab’s research. 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 as needed, and otherwise contribute to overall lab operations and collaborative environment.

Basic Qualifications

PhD and/or MD in an area such as immunology, cell biology, genetics, neurobiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, medicine, or related fields

Additional Qualifications

Prior experience working with animals, high resolution imaging, or computational biology are considered a plus.

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.

Contact Information

Harvard Medical School Department of Immunology

immunology, immune cell trafficking, microscopy

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