• Postdoctoral Fellow

    Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)


    Details

     

    Title Postdoctoral Fellow

     

    School Faculty of Arts and Sciences

     

    Department/Area Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology

    Position Description

    The Lee Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position. The Lab uses biotechnologies to discover and design new approaches to cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. We work at this interface using a broad variety of techniques in genomics, stem cell biology, and molecular biology. Our approach is to understand human problems and design solutions in the laboratory, and then we demonstrate the effectiveness of these solutions in vivo. Ongoing projects in the laboratory include studies of cardiac regeneration, diabetes, aging and metabolism.

    Responsibilities:

    1. Conduct research in heart regeneration with stem cells, the factors that contribute to cardiac aging and heart failure, Arrestin proteins and metabolism, and DNA adducts in aging.

    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

    The health of our community is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC -recommended vaccines.

     

    Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.

     

    Special Instructions

     

    Please apply and upload your documents.

    Contact Information

    Laura Chavez

     

    Contact Email [email protected]

     

    Salary Range

     

    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

     

    Minimum Number of References Required 3

     

    Maximum Number of References Allowed 5

     

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