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Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Company:
Harvard University
Job Location:
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Category:
Medical Research
Type:
Full-Time
School: Harvard Medical School

Department/Area: Immunology

Position Description

We invite applications for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Mathis laboratory in the Department of Immunology at Harvard Medical School. The research focus of this position is the role of adipose-tissue regulatory T cells in health and disease. We welcome applications from recent MD and/or PhD graduates interested in this field. In addition to carrying out a jointly designed research project, the successful candidate will be expected to apply for fellowship funding, contribute to the writing of grants and manuscripts, participate in mentoring of new lab members as appropriate, and otherwise contribute to overall lab operations.

Salary and Benefits

This position is salaried and benefits eligible. Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post PhD, and benefits can be found at https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines.

With this appointment, you are represented by the Harvard Academic Workers (HAW) - UAW for purposes of collective bargaining and matters affecting your compensation and working conditions.

Basic Qualifications
  • PhD and/or MD with research experience in a field related to basic immunology or organismal metabolism.
Additional Qualifications
  • Hands-on expertise in immunology or organismal metabolism research would be a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and to drive collaborations with other labs.
If visa sponsorship is needed, Harvard retains the discretion to determine which visa status is appropriate and whether a visa sponsorship application will ultimately be submitted, including payment of any applicable fees.

Special Instructions

Any questions can be directed to David Lucas at the email address below. Please do not contact the PI directly.

Contact Information

David Lucas, PhD

Harvard Medical School Department of Immunology

77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Room 1050
Boston, MA 02115

Contact Email: david_lucas@hms.harvard.edu

Salary Range

This position is salaried and benefits eligible. Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post PhD, and benefits can be found at https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines.

Minimum Number of References Required: 1

Maximum Number of References Allowed: 4

Keywords

immunology, T regulatory cells, metabolism
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