Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Immunology department. The successful candidate will work in the von Andrian laboratory to develop an independent project focusing on immune cell migration and homing using intravital microscopy.

The role includes applying for fellowships, contributing to grants and manuscripts, and participating in teaching and mentoring. Applicants should have a PhD and/or MD in immunology or related fields.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research project within the lab's scope.
• Apply for fellowship funding and contribute to grant and manuscript writing.
• Mentor and teach lab members and contribute to overall lab operations.

Skills

Animal work experience

High-resolution imaging

Computational biology

Education

PhD/MD in immunology or related field

Job description

Harvard University

Position

Title

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

School

Harvard Medical School

Department/Area

Immunology

Position 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.

Special Instructions

Once your application is complete, please email [e-mail] to inform them.

Contact Information

David Lucas, PhD
Harvard Medical School Department of Immunology
77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Room 1050
Boston, MA 02115

Contact Email

[e-mail]

Salary Range

Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post PhD, can be found at https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines-policies

Minimum Number of References Required

1

Maximum Number of References Allowed

4

Keywords

immunology, immune cell trafficking, microscopy

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