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Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Harvard University

Harvard University

Posted on Jan 6, 2026

Position

Details
Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow
School Harvard Medical School
Department/Area Immunology
Position Description
We invite applications for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Mathis laboratory in the Department of Immunology at Harvard Medical School. The research focus of this position is the role of adipose-tissue regulatory T cells in health and disease. We welcome applications from recent MD and/or PhD graduates interested in this field. In addition to carrying out a jointly designed research project, the successful candidate will be expected to apply for fellowship funding, contribute to the writing of grants and manuscripts, participate in mentoring of new lab members as appropriate, and otherwise contribute to overall lab operations.
Basic Qualifications
PhD and/or MD with research experience in a field related to basic immunology or organismal metabolism.
Additional Qualifications
Hands-on expertise in immunology or organismal metabolism research would be a plus. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and to drive collaborations with other labs.
Special Instructions
Any questions can be directed to David Lucas at the email address below. Please do not contact the PI directly.
Contact Information
David Lucas, PhD
Harvard Medical School Department of Immunology
77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Room 1050
Boston, MA 02115
Contact Email david_lucas@hms.harvard.edu
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
Minimum Number of References Required 1
Maximum Number of References Allowed 4
Keywords
immunology, T regulatory cells, metabolism

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Applicant Documents

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