Postdoctoral Fellow - Neural Engineering at Harvard BIONICs Lab

Position Description: The Srinivasan Lab is looking to hire two postdoctoral fellows who are motivated, hard working, and creative scientists, engineers, and/or doctors. The lab is committed to fostering lifelong learners in an environment that is diverse, inclusive and respectful. Learn more about our lab here: https://bioniclab.seas.harvard.edu/ We are recruiting fellows from diverse backgrounds interested in solving tough problems in neural interfacing. Projects involve peripheral nerve regeneration, mechanoreceptor-specific targeting, and surgical reconstruction for prosthetic interfacing.

Basic Qualifications: A PhD in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and/or Neuroscience

Additional Qualifications: Experience in tissue culture, neuromuscular diseases, neuromodulation technologies, biomechanics, human studies. Extensive experience with at least two of the following: electrophysiology, rodent experimentation, programming of controllers, neuroprosthetics or neuromodulators, peripheral nerve surgery, neural interfacing models. Track record of disseminating research through impactful publications and presentations (at least three first author publications). Desire to work in a multidisciplinary and diverse team environment. Desire to train and collaborate with PhD, MS, and undergraduate lab members. Willingness to participate in grant writing. Special Instructions - Required Application documents: CV and 2-3 letters of recommendation. Recommended additional materials: Cover letter (max 1 page), Research statement (max 2 pages), 3 representative publications, Deck of slides (max 10) to describe prior research experience. Supplemental Application Questions to Answer in your Cover Letter: What sorts of projects would you like to carry out in the lab? What are your greatest strengths and areas you would like to improve on?

Contact Information: Melissa Mendez mmendez@seas.harvard.eduSalary Range - $67,600 – $91,826. Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as rank, years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field. Minimum Number of References Required - 2. Maximum Number of References Allowed - 3.KeywordsEEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement 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. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.