Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position – Stem Cells, Aging and Genome Medicine

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 67,600 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Faculty of Arts and Sciences within the Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research on stem cells, tissue regeneration, and gene therapies. Responsibilities include designing experiments, collaborating with team members, and publishing findings. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required. Salary range is $67,600–$80,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in relevant field required.
• Demonstrated record of research achievement.
• Experience with flow cytometry and gene transfer technologies is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments on stem cell-mediated tissue repair.
• Collaborate with lab and industry on research projects.
• Publish findings in journals and present at conferences.

Skills

Research productivity in molecular and cell biology

Immunology

Vertebrate physiology

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education

Ph.D. in biology, immunology, genetics, bioengineering, or related field

Tools

Flow cytometry

Gene transfer technologies

Advanced imaging

Computational analysis of genomic data

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position – Stem Cells, Aging and Genome Medicine

School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department: Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology

The Laboratory of Stem Cells, Aging and Genome Medicines, headed by Dr. Amy Wagers in Harvard’s Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology (HSCRB), invites applications from highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellows to join our team. Our lab uses stem cell biology, immunology and genome engineering to unravel fundamental mechanisms of tissue regeneration and to develop new gene and cell therapies for currently incurable human diseases.

Ongoing Projects

• Interrogating fundamental mechanisms of blood and skeletal muscle stem cell function in tissue regeneration
• Engineering and testing new in vivo gene transfer technologies
• Developing strategies to induce immune tolerance to therapeutic proteins and tissue autoantigens
• Advancing curative therapies for rare genetic diseases and age-related disorders

The successful candidate will have a track record of research productivity in molecular and cell biology, immunology, and/or vertebrate physiology. Experience with flow cytometry, viral or non‑viral gene transfer technologies, AI/ML based modeling, or the execution of in vivo functional genetic screens is welcome but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute and interpret experiments related to stem cell-mediated tissue repair, immune tolerance, gene transfer and therapeutics development.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with other lab members to advance shared research goals.
• Collect, annotate and safeguard raw data; analyze experiments in a rigorous and timely manner.
• Collaborate with academic partners and industry collaborators on interdisciplinary research projects, communicating clearly with PIs, postdocs, students, and research staff.
• Publish and present findings at internal meetings, scientific conferences and peer‑reviewed journals.
• Contribute to the preparation of research proposals, progress reports, manuscripts, patent applications, and regulatory/compliance documents.
• Complete all required training modules and adhere to institutional research and safety policies.
• Participate in mentoring and teaching activities for undergraduate and graduate students in the lab and department.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent, e.g. M.D./Ph.D.) in biology, immunology, genetics, bioengineering, or a related field
• Demonstrated record of research achievement (e.g., first‑author publications or manuscripts in preparation)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Additional Qualifications

Experience with mouse models, flow cytometry, gene transfer technologies, advanced imaging, and/or computational analysis of genomic data.

Salary

$67,600–$80,000. Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

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