Postdoctoral Research Fellow
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 Huh lab in the Department of Immunology at Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. The research of the Huh lab is focused on immune cell function in the context of inflammatory diseases (e.g. inflammatory bowel disease) and neurological diseases (e.g. autism and Alzheimer’s disease). 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. Jun Huh to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab’s research. In addition to carrying out bench 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 areas such as cellular biology, neurobiology, and immunology · Experience in studying neurological disorders such as autism |
| Additional Qualifications | |
| Special Instructions | Required documents: · CV · Research summary of PhD work · Cover letter describing your interest in the lab and initial ideas for new research directions or projects you could undertake in the lab. · Names and contact information for 2 people who have agreed to serve as a reference. 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, neuroimmunology, autism, Alzheimer’s, inflammatory bowel disease |
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Applicant Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Research
- List of References