• 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 Arlotta Lab invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position.

     

    The Arlotta lab at HSCRB is working to identify the cellular and molecular pathways disrupted in brain disorders such as schizophrenia and autism, by utilizing recent advances in genetics and genomics.

    Responsibilities:

    1. Conduct research in neuroscience using in vivo and in vitro models.

    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.

    Qualifications:

    1. A Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Computer Science, or other relevant scientific discipline is required.

    2. Basic understanding of molecular biology and next generation sequencing is highly preferred.

    3. Familiarity with single cell data analysis is preferred, but not required.

    4. Ability to work independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment, while making necessary connections with experts in various computational analysis groups.

    5. Self-starter, highly motivated.

    6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    7. Excellent organization and time management skills.

    8. Demonstrated record of research achievement.

    ABOUT THE LAB

    We encourage applicants to read more about our scientific goals on our lab website. In addition, the Arlotta lab is actively working to become an equitable and inclusive community. The lab recognizes the inequity and bias within the academic community and is dedicated to our continuous self-education and activism in these areas. Future members are strongly encouraged to be active participants in these endeavors as part of their scientific career.

    Basic Qualifications

    . A Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Computer Science, or other relevant scientific discipline is required.

    Additional Qualifications

    + Basic understanding of molecular biology and next generation sequencing is highly preferred.

    + Familiarity with single cell data analysis is preferred, but not required.

    + Ability to work independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment, while making necessary connections with experts in various computational analysis groups.

    + Self-starter, highly motivated.

    + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    + Excellent organization and time management skills.

    + Demonstrated record of research achievement.

     

    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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    Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.

     

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