Postdoctoral Fellow in Systems Biology

Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Systems Biology

School: Harvard Medical School

Position Description: We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Silver lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston Massachusetts. The work of the Silver lab is focused on engineering biological systems for health and sustainability. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates who are interested in these or related fields, 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. Silver to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab's research focus. In addition to carrying out 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: Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in areas such as bioengineering, biochemistry, cell or computational biology or related fields

Additional Qualifications: 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 three people who have agreed to serve as a reference

Salary Range: $72,000-$76,000 Minimum Number of References Required - 3Maximum Number of References Allowed - 6Keywords - bioengineering; biochemistry; cell or computational biologyEEO/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. Applicant Documents - Required Documents: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Statement of Research. Optional Documents: Publication, Publication 2, Publication 3.