The Department is actively seeking postdoctoral fellows in a wide variety of fields within molecular and cellular biology. We are seeking highly creative and motivated postdocs with broad interests and outstanding graduate training. We encourage applicants from various backgrounds and promote diversity throughout the University. Postdoctoral appointments are initially 1 year in duration, renewable on an annual basis.
Interested individuals should apply to the faculty member directly. A link to each faculty member’s contact information and website can be found on the Faculty Profiles page.
Harvard University 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.
Immediate openings are listed below.
Interests: Explore molecular adaptations underlying unique behaviors. Octopus, sharks, jellyfish, photosynthetic animals, walking fish, and more. Background in cell biology, physiology, biochemistry, structure, other molecular approaches.
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Interests: Cellular fat metabolism and inter-organelle communication.
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Interests: Real-time systems analysis of signal transduction and genetic networks at the single cell level.
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Interests: Structural biology of signaling and transport through biological membranes.
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Interests: Collective cell behaviors that build tissues in live embryos.
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Interests: Studying the biology of aging using bdelloid rotifers as a model system, focusing on their unique aging patterns, resistance to oxidative stress, and genetic characteristics. Additionally, the lab investigates homologous genetic exchange in bdelloid rotifers to better understand their evolutionary success despite apparent asexual reproduction.
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Interests: Exploring the Intersection of the Immune System, Microbiome, and Diet.
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Interests: Understanding and harnessing the complexity of plant chemistry and metabolism.
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Interests: Multicolor and time-resolved electron microscopy of cell signaling. More Information
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Interests: Human development, Stem cell biology, Neuroscience, Computational Biology.
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Interests: Neurobiology of perception and decision making.
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