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Post-Doctoral Fellow in Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Mason Lab)

Harvard University

Harvard University

Other Engineering
USD 67,600-80k / year
Posted on Dec 13, 2025

Position

Details
Title Post-Doctoral Fellow in Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Mason Lab)
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Position Description
The Mason Lab invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position. The Mason group applies the tools of synthetic chemistry and nanoscience to design materials that address basic science challenges in energy and medicine, with a particular emphasis on the development of chemical strategies to manipulate entropic effects, phase transitions, and porosity. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be responsible for leading new research directions in the development of microporous nanomaterials for biomedical applications.
Responsibilities:
1. Conduct research in materials chemistry.
2. Publish and present research findings in high-quality scientific journals and conferences.
3. Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students on interdisciplinary research projects.
4. Contribute to the preparation of research proposals.
5. Participate in teaching and mentoring activities for undergraduate and graduate students.
Basic Qualifications
1. A Ph.D. in a relevant field
2. Demonstrated record of research achievement.
3. Strong written and oral communication skills.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a brief research proposal, and two to three references’ names and contact information. Applications must be received by 12/31/25.

For more information, please visit our website – https://www.mason.chemistry.harvard.edu/ – or contact the department directly.

Please note: This position is contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance.
Contact Information
Joseph Lavin
Associate Director of Academic Affairs
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Harvard University
12 Oxford Street
Cambridge MA 02138
Contact Email lavin@chemistry.harvard.edu
Salary Range
$67,600-$80,000
Minimum Number of References Required 2
Maximum Number of References Allowed 3
Keywords
optics, protein engineering, chemistry, electrophysiology, simulation, theory, physics

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Statement of Research
Optional Documents