Many PostDoc fellowships at Harvard Medical School

Publish Date: Dec 19, 2010

DEPARTMENTAL LISTINGS

BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY
No positions currently listed.

CELL BIOLOGY

GENETICS

Seidman Laboratory at Harvard Medical School
The Seidman lab in the HMS Department of Genetics has a joint postdoctoral position available in the area of human genetics and computational genomics. Our lab uses high throughput DNA sequence analysis to identify genetic variants that are responsible cardiac disease. We are currently integrating results from genome-wide association studies, RNA expression analyses and DNA sequence analyses to identify gene variants responsible for cardiac phenotypes. We seek a highly motivated individual with considerable computational experience as well as molecular biology experience that is interested in integrating diverse data sources to gain mechanistic insights into atrial fibrillation. The ideal applicant will have experience with computational genomics, databases, and statistical inference, as well as molecular biological techniques.

In addition a strong publication record and an ability to work in team settings is essential. Please submit a cover letter detailing your research motivations and a CV with three references to Susanne Bartlett (bartlett@genetics.med.harvard.edu)


Church Laboratory
A postdoctoral position is available to study the genetics of aging using the long-lived naked mole-rat (Heterocephalus glaber), a rodent that can live up to 28 years, as a model. The project involves developing a naked mole-rat genomic library, sequencing and functional characterization of selected naked mole-rat genes, and ultimately creating transgenic mice with naked mole-rat genes in order to identify new genes regulating longevity in mammals.

Applicants with relevant background in molecular biology, genomics, or generation of transgenic mice are invited to apply. Please send a cover letter, CV, and the names and email addresses of three references to Professor George Church (https://arep.med.harvard.edu/gmc/email.html).

MICROBIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR GENETICS
No positions currently listed.

Gu Laboratory at Harvard Medical School
A postdoctoral position is available to study the coordinate development of nervous and vascular systems using mouse genetics, biochemistry, imaging, and in vitro assays. Applicants should be accomplished in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology. Experience in the biochemical and functional characterization of proteins in the signaling pathways would be especially desirable.

Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references to:

Chenghua Gu, D.V.M., & Ph.D
Department of Neurobiology
Harvard Medical School
Email: chenghua_gu@hms.harvard.edu
HMS Dept. of Neurobiology Website: https://neuro.hms.harvard.edu/ 

Anderson Lab at Harvard Medical School
A postdoctoral position is available to study our newly generated genetic mouse models of human autism and epilepsy disorders (Glessner et al. Nature 2009; Zhou et al. Nature Medicine 2009). We are multiple fully funded positions for PhDs with expertise in the following disciplines:

  1. Slice patch-clamp electrophysiology with concurrent confocal (or multi-photon) microscopy.
  2. In vivo multi-unit recording of neuronal activity in awake behaving mice (e.g., place cells, head-direction cells).
  3. Large intergenic non-coding RNA studies.
  4. Protein complex isolation with mass spectrometry.

Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references to:
Matthew P. Anderson, M.D., Ph.D.
Departments of Neurology and Pathology, Harvard Medical School
Program in Neuroscience, Harvard Medical School
Director of Neuropathology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Email: mpanders@bidmc.harvard.edu

Recent publication:
Zhou Y-D, Lee S, Jin Z, Wright M, Smith SEP, Anderson MP. Arrested maturation of excitatory synapses in autosomal dominant lateral temporal lobe epilepsy. Nature Medicine. 2009;15(10):1208-14.
Smith SEP, Jin Z, Zhang G, Zhou Y-D, Wang X, Anderson MP. Molecular and cellular basis of 15q11-13 autism. Nature (submitted)

Weitz Laboratory at Harvard Medical School
A postdoctoral position is available to study protein complexes comprising the core of the mammalian circadian clock, a molecular oscillator present in multiple tissues that regulates physiology, metabolism, and behavior.  Applicants should be accomplished in biochemistry, molecular biology, and/or cell biology.  Experience in the biochemical and functional characterization of protein complexes would be especially desirable.

Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references to:
Charles J. Weitz, M.D., Ph.D.
Department of Neurobiology
Harvard Medical School
Email:  cweitz@hms.harvard.edu
HMS Dept. of Neurobiology Website:  https://neuro.hms.harvard.edu/

Goodrich Laboratory at Harvard Medical School - http://goodrich.med.harvard.edu/
The Goodrich lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to study the development of neural circuits in the auditory system. We use mouse genetics to understand how changes in the circuits of the inner ear affect an animal’s ability to detect and perceive sound. Projects employ a variety of techniques, including biochemical analysis of novel proteins, in vitro culturing of inner ear neurons, imaging of single cells during auditory circuit assembly, and gene expression profiling of wild-type and mutant cells. No experience with the auditory system is required, but familiarity with neuroscience or mouse genetics is a plus. Individuals with expertise in cell biology, imaging, microarrays, or signal transduction are particularly encouraged to apply.

Please send a cover letter, CV, and three references to:

Dr. Lisa Goodrich
Dept of Neurobiology, Harvard Medical School
220 Longwood Avenue
Goldenson 442
Boston, MA 02115
Email: lisa_goodrich@hms.harvard.edu

Haigis Laboratory at Harvard Medical School
The Haigis laboratory in the Department of Pathology at Harvard Medical School has an opening for a Postdoctoral Scientist. The focus of the laboratory is to study the role of sirtuins and mitochondria in aging and metabolism. Various projects are available, involving studies of transgenic mouse models, biochemical analysis of sirtuin targets, and drug design. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field. Training in enzymology, biochemistry, or metabolism is highly desirable.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names/phone numbers of three people who could provide letters of reference by email (marcia_haigis@hms.harvard.edu) or mail to:

Marcia C. Haigis, Ph.D.
Harvard Medical School
Department of Pathology
NRB, room 954
77 Avenue Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA 02115 USA

SYSTEMS BIOLOGY

Mootha Laboratory at Harvard Medical School
The Mootha lab in the Department of Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Broad Institute currently has two available postdoctoral positions, in the areas of computational biology and membrane protein biochemistry. Our laboratory consists of a vibrant group of medical students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows using computation, genetics (RNAi, human genetics), and biochemistry to systematically dissect mitochondrial metabolism and physiology. We seek to expand our group with two outstanding fellows in the following areas:

(i) Computational metabolism: We are using tandem mass spectrometry to characterize the metabolomic changes that accompany diabetes, weight loss surgery, and mitochondrial disease (Shaham et al Mol Syst Biol 2008; Shaham et al PNAS 2010). We seek a computational biologist with PhD training in multivariate statistics and computational biology that will be able to analyze these large-scale datasets in the context of known biochemical pathway maps.

(ii) Membrane protein biochemistry: We are currently using computational and RNAi approaches to discover proteins responsible for ion and metabolite transport across the inner mitochondrial membrane (Perocchi et al Nature 2010). We are now applying classic biochemistry methods to pursue the function of these proteins. The successful applicant will have Ph.D. training and a publication track-record in the area of membrane protein expression, purification, reconstitution, and characterization.

Please submit a cover letter detailing your research motivations and a CV with three references to Vamsi Mootha (vamsi@hms.harvard.edu).


Higgins Laboratory at Harvard Medical School
The Higgins lab in the HMS Department of Systems Biology and Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Systems Biology has a postdoctoral position available in the area of dynamical systems modeling of human pathophysiology. Qualified applicants will have extensive knowledge of and interest in human pathophysiology, dynamical systems theory, numerical analysis, and good software engineering practices. For example, candidates should be able to compare and contrast the following: lymphocyte and myelocyte, apoptosis and necrosis, quicksort and a bubble sort, finite elements, and finite differences.

Expected activities will include:1) studying existing research on relevant aspects of human pathophysiology, 2) implementing dynamic models in well-structured MATLAB code, 3) developing complex structured queries for clinical databases to identify cases appropriate for model development and validation, 4) acquiring clinical specimens from hospital laboratories, 5) working closely with basic science and clinical collaborators to design and execute molecular and cellular measurements of human clinical specimens and collaborator model organisms. The successful applicant will become part of a new research group that is located at the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Systems Biology and is an integral part of the Harvard Medical School Department of Systems Biology and the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Pathology.

Requirements: M.D. or Ph.D. degree, or students in the final year of their doctoral studies. Due to funding restrictions, only US citizens or green card holders will be considered. Please submit a cover letter detailing your research interests along with a CV, complete contact information for three references to John Higgins (john_higgins@hms.harvard.edu).


Shah Laboratory at Harvard Medical School
The Shah lab in the Harvard Systems Biology Department and Brigham and Women’s Hospital is looking for energetic post-doctoral fellows interested in quantitative cell biology research. We are using a number of cutting-edge microscopy methods alongside biochemical techniques to dissect mechanisms governing aspects of chromosome segregation, cilium length regulation, and neutrophil chemotaxis. Positions are now open for post-doctoral fellows interested in a strongly interdisciplinary training environment.

Please contact Jagesh Shah (Jagesh_Shah@hms.harvard.edu) for inquiries.


Megason Laboratory at Harvard Medical School - http://www.digitalfish.org/
A postdoctoral research fellow position is available in the Megason lab in the Department of Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School in the areas of embryology, genetics, imaging, and systems biology. The Megason Lab has initiated a project to generate a Digital Fish which is a computer recreation of how the genome is executed to turn an egg into an embryo. We combine novel imaging technologies called in toto imaging to extract quantitative molecular and cellular data from living, developing zebrafish embryos for use in modeling. In toto imaging uses confocal and 2-photon microscopy to image and track every cell in developmental processes to reconstruct complete digital cell lineages. We also are developing a novel genetic approach called FlipTraps which generate endogenously expressed fluorescent fusion proteins and Cre condtional alleles. We combine these approaches to generate quantitative models of how systems of molecules program cells and systems of cells program tissues. Additionally, we are particularly interested in applicants with experience, expertise, and interest in home built 2-photon microscopy systems. For more information please contact Sean Megason (megason@hms.harvard.edu) or visit our website www.digitalfish.org.

A cover letter detailing your research motivations and a curriculum vitae should be sent by email to the above address together with the names of three referees with contact information.

Sean Megason, PhD
Department of Systems Biology
Harvard Medical School
200 Longwood Avenue, WAB 536
Boston, MA 02115

NEW ENGLAND PRIMATE RESEARCH CENTER (NEPRC) - Closed

Madras Lab at Harvard Medical School
We seek an outstanding postdoctoral fellow to investigate whether adolescent and adult model organisms (mice and/or primates) respond differently to drugs of abuse, at various levels of analysis: behavior (activity, locomotion, cognition, conditioned place preference), gene and protein expression in brain regions. The research will be conducted in the laboratory of Dr. Bertha Madras at the New England Primate Research Center, a campus of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Madras’s research focuses on investigating mechanisms that confer higher addiction susceptibility in the adolescent, compared with the adult, with translational potential for clarifying human adolescent vulnerability to pathological behaviors. Candidates should be knowledgeable and have relevant experience in the areas of molecular biology, cell biology, with some experience in behavioral biology. Candidates with a Ph.D. or MD degree, proficient oral and writing skills, and relevant publication records are encouraged to apply. This is a term appointment, renewable upon mutual consent.

Please submit a letter of interest, CV, and the names and email addresses of three references to:

Dr. Bertha K. Madras
Harvard Medical School
NEPRC
1 Pine Hill Drive
Southborough, MA 01772-9102

Email: bertha_madras@hms.harvard.edu

HARVARD SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE

Kalenderian Lab in the Department of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology
The Department of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, seeks an outstanding individual for a Postdoctoral Fellow position to begin September 1, 2010. The fellowship is funded by a newly acquired 5-year R01 grant, which will refine and enhance a newly developed dental diagnostic terminology, using a cognitive informatics approach. The Fellow will participate in research on utilization of dental diagnostic terms in an electronic health record. The two primary activities of the Fellowship are interconnected. First, the Fellow would be expected to refine his or her expertise on diagnostic terminology and ontologies while participating in the R01 grant. In addition, the Fellow would be expected to make use of this expertise and to work with the R01 co-investigators across a number of dental schools to use the refined dental diagnostic terminology to design comparative effectiveness research projects. Initial work will involve development and validation of surveys related to the R01 grant and coordination with the other grant sites for the start of the cognitive informatics research. The fellow will collaborate with faculty mentor Dr. Elsbeth Kalenderian, as well as several R01 co-investigators, including Dr. Vimla Patel at UT Houston, to generate multiple publications and additional related grant proposals.

Experience with study coordination, data analysis, and manuscript preparation is required. Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. or equivalent in informatics, epidemiology, health sciences, or psychology. Experience in biomedical informatics and cognitive science, both broadly defined, is a plus. The Fellow will be mentored to facilitate a transition to an independent research career by emphasizing acquisition of analytic, writing, and other research skills.

To apply: Send curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three references, two reprints or preprints, and a cover letter describing research interests and career plans by e-mail to:

Dr. Elsbeth Kalenderian (Elsbeth_kalenderian@hsdm.harvard.edu)
Department of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
188 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

W. ROXBURY VA HOSPITAL
No positions currently listed.

 

POSTDOC OPPORTUNITIES @ HMS AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS

Pollak lab at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
The Pollak lab based at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School has postdoctoral positions available to study the genetic basis of kidney disease. Our lab uses genetic, biochemical, and cell biologic methods to identify and study genes involved in the development of human kidney disease. Recent papers from our lab include Genovese, G. et al. Science. 2010 Aug 13;329(5993):841-5 (PMID: 20647424). Brown EJ, et al. Nature Genetics. 2010 Jan;42(1):72-6 (PMID: 20023659).

Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent). Candidates with experience in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, signal transduction, cytoskeletal dynamics, and/or animal models will be given preference. Attention to detail and good communication/interpersonal skills are critical.

Please send a cover letter (explaining your specific interests in our research!) and a CV to:

Martin Pollak at mpollak@bidmc.harvard.edu


Liao Lab at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
My research interests are focused on signaling pathways that govern vascular function, in both normal and diseased states. My laboratory attempts to translate basic findings in the vascular wall to therapeutic applications in patients with cardiovascular disease. We have characterized the function of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) with regards to its regulation by G-proteins, lipoproteins, and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins). This has led to our discovery of eNOS upregulation by statins via the Rho/Rho kinase (ROCK) and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt) pathway. Consequently, my laboratory coined the term, “pleiotropic” effects of statins, to help recognize and emphasize the clinical importance of non-cholesterol mechanisms of statins on endothelial function and in stroke protection. In addition, my laboratory is interested in the role of Rac1 and Notch1 in angiogenesis and was the first to delineated a rapid “nongenomic” effect of steroid hormone through cross-coupling to the PI3K/Akt pathway. Presently, my laboratory is studying the pathophysiological role of ROCK signaling in cardiovascular, neurological, and metabolic diseases using conditional ROCK1 and ROCK2 KO mice that have been developed in my laboratory. In addition, My laboratory is interested in role of Cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2J2 and epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs) in regulating cardiovascular function and am currently engaged in national and international efforts in studying the expression and activities of ROCKs and CYP2J2 in patients with cardiovascular risk factors and disease.

Contact:
James K. Liao, M.D.
Brigham & Women’s Hospital
65 Landsdowne Street, Room 275
Cambridge, MA 02139
E-mail: jliao@rics.bwh.harvard.edu


LaVoie Lab at The Center for Neurologic Diseases at BWH
The LaVoie Lab at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School is currently recruiting postdoctoral fellows for a funded position to study novel biochemical features of the Parkinson’s disease-linked kinase, LRRK2. The candidate must have a strong academic record and demonstrated scientific productivity. Successful candidates must possess expertise in molecular and cellular biology. Prior experience in the study of neurodegenerative disease is not required; for example, training in the fields of kinase signaling, protein biochemistry, and/or mass spectrometry would be advantageous. Interested candidates should provide a current CV, statement of research interests, and references to:

Matthew J. LaVoie, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital and
Harvard Medical School
mlavoie@rics.bwh.harvard.edu
Yu Lab in the Department of Immunology, Forsyth Institute
A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Qing Yu in the Department of Immunology at the Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA. The Forsyth Institute is one of the world’s leading research institutes in oral, craniofacial, and related sciences and is affiliated with Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Harvard Medical School. The overall research interest in the laboratory is to study the molecular mechanisms governing the differentiation and function of Tregs and T helper cell subsets and the role of these T cells in oral/dental-related autoimmunity, inflammation, and host defense. For example, one aim seeks to understand the control of Treg and T helper cell differentiation and function by transcription factors TCF1 and beta-catenin (Yu, et al, Nature Immunology, 2009, 10(9):992).

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Immunology or a related field and a strong background in cellular immunology and molecular biology. Excellent skills in cell culture, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, current molecular biology techniques, and working with mice are required. Experience in oral biology/dental medicine research is preferred.

This position will begin in early November 2010. Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae (including a brief summary of research experience and bibliography) and contact information for 3 references to qing.yuq@hotmail.com.

Soltoff Lab at Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
A postdoctoral research fellowship is available to study signal transduction and physiological events related to ion movement in salivary gland cells. This position is in the Signal Transduction Division of the BIDMC Department of Medicine. It will involve the use of isolated native rodent cells as well as cell lines to study effects of signaling proteins on ion movements, particularly those involving the Na, K-ATPase, calcium entry, and other processes involved in fluid secretion.

Techniques that will be employed include Western blot analysis, cell culture, preparation of native cells, measurements of transepithelial ion movements. Excellent lab skills, attention to detail, and good writing and communication skills are important.

Qualifications: Ph.D.

To apply, please send/email your curriculum vitae, a cover letter stating your interests and career goals, and the names and contact information of three references to:

Contact Information:
Dr. Stephen P. Soltoff
BIDMC
330 Brookline Ave, CLS 406
Boston, MA 02215-5491
P: 617-735-2640
F:617-239-2039
(ssoltoff@bidmc.harvard.edu).


Haggarty and Perlis’ Lab at Mass General Hospital
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow to join a multidisciplinary translational research group focusing on developing innovative neural stem cell models to enable the investigation of the molecular and cellular basis of neuropsychiatric disorders and the response to mood stabilizers, antidepressants, and antipsychotics. The Chemical Genomics Laboratory (S. Haggarty, PI) and the Laboratory of Psychiatric Pharmacogenomics (R. Perlis, PI) are part of the Center for Human Genetics, one of 5 thematic centers at the Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School and are also closely integrated with the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research at the Broad Institute. The focus will be on the development of patient-specific neural stem cells from existing and newly generated induced pluripotent stem (iPS) to enable the characterization of disease genes and pathways implicated in the etiology and pathophysiology of mental illness using small-molecule probes and molecular genetic approaches. In addition, the project will involve the integration of results with ongoing clinical studies aiming to develop novel therapeutics for the treatment of mood disorders. This is a unique opportunity for working in a fast-paced, and highly collaborative, a translational research group working at the interface of chemistry, biology, and therapeutic development.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in neurobiology, neuropharmacology, cell biology, or related field required. Must have 1-2 years experience in working with stem cells and have demonstrated expertise in the use of fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, cellular imaging/microscopy, and molecular biology (RT-PCR, cloning, immunoprecipitation, western blotting). Additional expertise in the use of RNA interference and viral vectors preferred. Prior work with small molecules and familiarity with high-throughput screening, including automated microscopy and plate readers, a plus. Must possess excellent computer skills and be able to perform quantitative analysis of large data sets. Advanced statistics or programming skills a plus. Excellent critical thinking skills and attention to detail needed. Must be able to use sound judgment to effectively solve problems, work independently, and handle a variety of tasks. Requires effective oral and written communication skills along with meticulous laboratory technique and recording skills.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references to:

Stephen Haggarty, Ph.D.
Center for Human Genetic Research
Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
185 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114
Email: haggarty@chgr.mgh.harvard.edu
Web Site: http://www.mgh.harvard.edu/neurology/research/haggarty_stephen.aspx
http://www2.massgeneral.org/chgr/faculty_perlis.htm
https://www.broadinstitute.org/stanley
Postdoctoral Research Opportunity at the Institute for Aging Research
The Institute for Aging Research, a division of Hebrew SeniorLife, is seeking an MD or Ph.D. with strong research potential and a commitment to an academic career in aging research, for a 2 year research fellowship focused on cerebrovascular and/or neuromuscular mechanisms of falls. The fellow will join a productive clinical laboratory investigating cerebral blood flow regulation, vascular function, postural control, gait, and aging in a multidisciplinary research institute affiliated with Harvard Medical School. They will have access to a large population database containing extensive longitudinal data on risk factors for falls. They will participate in weekly laboratory meetings, conferences, and collaborative projects at the Institute for Aging Research, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and other Harvard-affiliated teaching hospitals. This position is supported by an NIA-funded T32 National Research Service Award devoted to training in translational research in aging. The Award provides salary support, course tuition, a travel stipend, and opportunities for loan forgiveness. Citizenship Status: This Program is funded by a grant from the National Institute on Aging and requires that the candidate be a US citizen or permanent resident and remain in the program for 2 years. If you were born outside of the USA, please provide a notarized copy of your proof of US citizenship or permanent resident status.

Interested candidates should apply online at www.HSLCareQuest.com. To learn more about the Institute for Aging Research, go to https://www.hebrewseniorlife.org/research.


Shah Lab at Mass General Hospital - https://csb.mgh.harvard.edu/cmir
The postdoctoral research position is available immediately in Molecular Neurotherapy and Imaging Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Our laboratory focuses on engineering stem cell-based regulatable pro-apoptotic and antiangiogenic therapies for gliomas. Inherently linked to the brain tumor therapy paradigm, we employ fluorescent/bioluminescent imaging markers and optical imaging techniques to image stem cell fate and monitor the effect of therapeutic proteins delivered to brain tumors. In an effort to develop combination therapies and sensitize glioma cells to therapeutic stem cells, we are also interested in altering the EGFR/PI3K/AKT signaling pathway that is frequently overactive in high-grade gliomas.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalents, with experience in one or more of the following techniques such as stem cell biology, gene cloning, vector construction, and animal surgeries. We offer excellent training opportunities in a collaborative research environment including molecular biology, stem cell biology, gene delivery to brain tumors, and imaging disciplines.

Please submit resume and list of two references, addressed to Dr. Khalid Shah, by email to kshah@helix.mgh.harvard.edu


Ramesh Lab at Mass General Hospital
A postdoctoral research position is available for a highly motivated recent graduate to join a group working on understanding the functions of a neuronal E3 ubiquitin ligase, and its role in neurodevelopment and disease. Experience in neurobiology, as well as mouse modeling, is required. If interested please contact:
Dr. Vijaya Ramesh
Center for Human Genetic Research
Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School,
Boston, MA  02114-2796
e-mail: ramesh@helix.mgh.harvard.edu


Weissleder Lab at Mass General Hopital
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow to join a very dynamic research effort focussing on cardiovascular molecular imaging. The laboratory is part of the Center for Systems Biology, one of 5 thematic centers at the MGH, and of the Center for Molecular Imaging Research, both headed by Dr. Ralph Weissleder.

Research interests of our group focus on 1) imaging of molecular processes during the healing phase after myocardial infarction, 2) imaging of heart transplant rejection, and 3) imaging of inflammation in atherosclerotic plaques. Imaging targets are enzymes, innate immune cells, and molecular players with a central role in cardiovascular disease. We use the entire spectrum of modalities, including MRI, nuclear and optical imaging techniques. These technologies are embedded in a biologically driven research program that aims at a systematic understanding of inflammation and repair at a basic level while keeping a rigorous translational perspective.

Responsibilities: after a training period, the successful applicant will self-reliantly plan and conduct experiments and will be involved in writing scientific manuscripts.

Requirements: experience in cell culture, flow cytometry, and molecular biology techniques as well as a strong interest in innate immunity, imaging, and cardiovascular pathophysiology.  Successful applicants have a strong publication record, creative thinking, and good team spirit. Due to funding restrictions, only US citizens or green card holders will be considered.


Serwold Lab at the Joslin Diabetes Center
A postdoctoral position is open in the Serwold laboratory at the Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School. The Serwold lab is focused on the processes that drive the development of normal and autoimmune T cells. Specific projects focus on identifying and characterizing the stem and progenitor cell populations that develop into the T cell and epithelial cell lineages within the thymus, and determining the role of Major Histocompatibility Complex molecule-mediated peptide presentation by these cells in the development of normal and autoimmune T cells. Successful applicants will have expertise in immunology, developmental biology or other related area of research. Send CV and 3 references to Tom Serwold: Thomas.serwold@joslin.harvard.edu.

Weissleder Lab at Mass General Hospital
Several post-doctoral position are available in the laboratory of Ralph Weissleder, MD, PhD, Director of the MGH Center for Systems Biology. The laboratory’s overall goal is to understand how human biology and disease unfolds in vivo. We utilize unbiased approaches such as high-throughput chemical screens and profiling, combined with advanced imaging capabilities and traditional molecular and cell biology techniques. Available positions are:
a) chip based detection cancer cells (Nat Med. 2008;14(8):869-74)
b) nanomaterials and bioconjugation (Angew Chem Int Edit. 2009;48:5657 60)
c) chemical biology to develop imaging agents (Nature 2008;452:580-589)
d) mathematical modeling of cell trafficking (Science. 2009;325:612-6)
e) intravital imaging of mitosis and apoptosis in cancer (Nature  2008;452:580-589)

The Center for Systems Biology is located within the new Simches building on the main MGH campus, and features a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment with close interactions with MGH clinician-researchers and investigators across Harvard and MIT. The Fellow will have simultaneous academic appointments at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

Requirements: M.D. or Ph.D. degree, or students in the final year of their Ph.D. studies. Experience in any of the following disciplines is strongly preferred: cancer biology, cell biology, microscopy, immunology bioinformatics, mathematical modeling. U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card) and outstanding publication record required. Candidates should include an updated CV, complete contact information for three references, and a cover letter describing their past research experience, career goals, and potential future research interests.


Gynecologic Oncology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital - 
http://bwhpathology.partners.org/CV.aspx?pathologistName=JF26
A postdoctoral position is available in the Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, under the direction of Drs. Alex Ng, Ph.D., and Ross Berkowitz, MD. Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree with a strong background in cell signaling and molecular biology. Experience in mouse models and stem cell research is particularly desirable. Applicants are invited to send curriculum vitae, a summary of research interests and experience, and three references to Dr. Alex Ng (sng@partners.edu). Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School are Equal Opportunity Employers.


Fletcher Translational Oncology Laboratory at Brigham and Women’s Hospital - http://bwhpathology.partners.org/CV.aspx?pathologistName=JF26
The Fletcher lab seeks an enthusiastic postdoctoral fellow to join oncology and pathology-oriented research group. The project uses the whole genome, proteomic, and pooled shRNA screens to identify combination therapies maximizing clinical responses to kinase and HSP90 inhibitor drugs. The project seeks to better understand drug response and drug resistance mechanisms, including tyrosine kinase oncogenic signaling mechanisms while identifying novel points of therapeutic intervention. Individuals with expertise in cancer cell biology, tyrosine kinase signaling mechanisms, or genome bioinformatics and applications (SNPs, aCGH, and/or whole-genome sequencing) are particularly encouraged to apply.

Please send a cover letter, CV, and names + email addresses of three references to Dr. Jonathan Fletcher at jfletcher@partners.org


Babitt Lab at Mass General Hospital
A funded postdoctoral research fellow position is available in the Babitt laboratory at MGH. We are part of the Program in Membrane Biology, Division of Nephrology and Center for Systems Biology located in the new Simches Research Center adjacent to the MGH main campus. The goal of our research program is to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in iron homeostasis and to develop new therapeutic strategies to treat disorders of iron homeostasis such as anemia of chronic disease and hemochromatosis. We employ a multidisciplinary approach including biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and animal studies.

Selected References
1) Andriopoulos B Jr, Corradini E, Xia Y, Faasse SA, Chen S, Grgurevic L, Knutson MD, Pietrangelo A, Vukicevic S, Lin HY, Babitt JL. Nat. Genet. 2009 Apr;41(4):482-7.
2) Corradini E, Garuti C, Montosi G, Ventura P, Andriopoulos B Jr, Lin HY, Pietrangelo A, Babitt JL.Gastroenterology. 2009 Oct;137(4):1489-97.
3) Babitt et alJ Clin Invest. 2007 Jul;117(7):1933-9.
4) Babitt et al. Nat Genet. 2006 May;38(5):531-9.

Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in the biomedical sciences. Preference will be given to applicants with an experimental background in biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and/or genetics, a strong publication record, and excellent communication/interpersonal skills. Please email a cover letter, CV, and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references to Babitt.jodie@mgh.harvard.edu


Wang Lab at Brigham and Women’s Hospital - http://www.brighamandwomens.org/research/Xin_Wang/default.asp
A Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School available immediately for a project on the neuroprotective drugs against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. We are seeking motivated candidates with a Ph.D. degree. The successful candidate is highly expected to have significant experience in the study of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis including mSOD1 G93A transgenic mice, and hold publications in the field in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Salary is commensurate with experience. Full benefits included. Positions will start as soon as possible.

Applications should include comprehensive curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and contact information of 3 referees. Please email all materials to Assistant Professor Xin Wang email: xwang@rics.bwh.harvard.edu
Website: http://www.brighamandwomens.org/research/Xin_Wang/default.asp

Selected papers: 1. The anti-apoptotic activity of melatonin in neurodegenerative diseases. CNS Neurosci Ther. 2009; 15(4):345-57. 2. Methazolamide and melatonin inhibit mitochondrial cytochrome c release and are neuroprotective in experimental models of ischemic injury. Stroke. 2009; 40(5):1877-85. 3. Nortriptyline delays disease onset in models of chronic neurodegeneration. Eur J Neurosci. 2007; 26(3):633-41. 4. Minocycline inhibits caspase-independent and -dependent mitochondrial cell death pathways in models of Huntington’s disease. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2003; 100(18):10483-7.


MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative diseases (MIND)
The MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative diseases (MIND) Informatics group is seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and independent computational biologist to work with an interdisciplinary team of researchers at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI). The successful candidate will conduct computational research and analyses on multimodal data (e.g. microarray, proteomics) to gain a better understanding of the self-renewal, maintenance, and differentiation process of embryonic, hematopoietic, and leukemia stem cells. The candidate will be expected to research and develop novel computational and statistical methods; implement robust reusable tools that conform to community standards; interact with software engineers on the team; work cooperatively with various members of HSCI; publish actively and present results.

The candidate should have a recent Ph.D. in science or engineering. The successful candidate should have demonstrated strength in computational science such as physics, statistics, mathematics, or bioinformatics and have a strong background in biology. Good programming skills in R, S-PLUS, or SAS and firsthand experience in processing microarray or other biological datasets are necessary. Knowledge of stem cell biology is preferred. The ability to work independently, sincere interest in learning new concepts and skills, and high motivation are prerequisites.

Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply–MGH/HMS is an affirmative action employer.

Contact:
Sudeshna Das, PhD
Mass general Institute for Neurodegenerative diseases, MGH
65 Landsdowne Street, Cambridge MA 02139
sudeshna_das@harvard.edu

Wang Lab at Harvard School of Dental Medicine
A postdoctoral position is available in Xiu-Ping Wang’s laboratory in the Department of Developmental Biology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine.  Our lab uses a combination of cellular and molecular approaches to study the molecular genetics of craniofacial and tooth development.  Our current emphasis is on the understanding of the role of Wnt signaling in embryonic tooth development and supernumerary tooth formation.  In addition, we also use the continuously growing mouse incisor as a model to study adult stem cells and stem cell regulations.

We are interested in candidates with a strong publication record and background in developmental biology, molecular biology, genetics, and cell biology with experience in using cell culture, fluorescence microscopy and animal experimental approaches.  Please email a cover letter, CV, and the names and email addresses of three references to Dr. Xiu-Ping Wang: xpwang@rics.bwh.harvard.edu

Jensen Lab at MIT
We are seeking to fill a position at the postdoctoral level to collaborate in the development of a “high throughput microfluidic-based microinjector”. This technology attempts to provide a new way to rapidly and effectively deliver material into cells at significantly lower costs and higher efficiencies than existing technologies. The work will at first involve designing and running adequate biological experiments for the validation of the technology. After it will move on exploring the potential of the technology as a delivery method of reprogramming factors into somatic cells for iPS generation.

The candidate should have a degree in engineering or biology and be experienced in biology and cell cultures. Original and creative thinking is a requirement. Experience with stem cells is a plus. The work will be carried out in a team.

Contact Prof. Klavs Jensen (kfjensen@mit.edu) and Dr. Andrea Adamo (aadamo@mit.edu)

Silberstein’s Laboratory at Children’s Hospital Boston
Applications are now being accepted for a Post-Doctoral (M.D. or Ph.D.) Research Fellow position. The goal of our research program is to characterize bone marrow niche-induced signaling pathways controlling normal and neoplastic progenitor B-cell development and function.  A multidisciplinary approach combining immunology, biochemistry, cell biology, animal study, and imaging is employed.

For more information, please see the following website: http://www.childrenshospital.org/cfapps/research/data_admin/Site188/mainpageS188P0.html

To apply, email a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research experience and career goals, and contact information for three references addressed to Dr. Leslie Silberstein, Director Joint Program in Transfusion Medicine. Emails should be sent to Lauren Smith, Administrative Assistant, at Lauren.Smith@childrens.harvard.edu.

Department of Radiology at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - http://www.bidmc.org/Research/Departments/Radiology/MRI.aspx
A full-time post-doctoral Research Fellowship position is currently available at the Division of MRI Research, Department of Radiology at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School. Research is focused on the development of new techniques and applications using CEST and PARACEST agents. The project will include the development of new pulse sequences, image analysis, and theoretical model development. The position requires Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, biology, or the related field. The ideal candidate will have strong MRI or NMR background. Experience with pulse programming (GE or Bruker)  is not mandatory but would be of advantage.

Applicants are invited to send CV and the contact information of 2-3 references to Dr. Elena Vinogradov: evinogra@bidmc.harvard.edu.

The Eggert Lab at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
A postdoctoral position is available in the Eggert lab. Our lab uses chemical biology approaches to study the mechanism of cytokinesis, the final step in cell division. We develop and use small molecule probes and we investigate the role of naturally occurring small molecule metabolites such as lipids. We take comprehensive approaches combining biochemistry, cell biology, RNAi, and chemical genetics.

Individuals with an interest in interdisciplinary research are invited to apply. Please send a cover letter, CV, and names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to Ulrike Eggert (ulrike_eggert@dfci.harvard.edu).

The Lahav Lab at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
A postdoctoral research fellow position is available in the Department of Newborn Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital at Harvard Medical School. Our research is focused on developing innovative ways to measure and optimize brain development of critically ill newborns, with a special interest in the effect of the hospital's sound environment on neurodevelopmental outcomes. For more information please see our Lab website. Applicants (M.D. or Ph.D.) should have a strong background in clinical research. Experience in neonatal/pediatric brain imaging and/or auditory neuroscience is especially desirable.

Please send a copy of your CV, and the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Amir Lahav (amir@hms.harvard.edu).

Sharma Lab at Joslin Diabetes Center
A postdoctoral position is available immediately at Joslin Diabetes Center, to study pancreatic development and differentiation of endocrine cells. The candidate will work in an exciting and stimulating environment, and participate in determining the role of pancreatic transcription factors in the specification, maturation, and function of beta cells. We seek a highly motivated, creative, well-organized individual with training in Cell & Developmental Biology with strong experience in working with transgenic/knockout mouse models; experience in studying embryonic development of GI organs and histology is highly desirable. The candidate should possess excellent communication skills.

To apply, please contact or e-mail a cover letter, CV, and contact information of three references to:
Arun Sharma, Ph.D.
Joslin Diabetes Center
One Joslin Place
Boston, MA 02215
arun.sharma@joslin.harvard.edu

Biddinger Lab at Children’s Hospital Boston
Applications are now being accepted for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position in the Biddinger lab in the Division of Endocrinology at Boston Children’s Hospital. The goal of our research program is to define the molecular mechanisms by which insulin resistance and diabetes promote the development of cardiovascular disease. This will include projects designed to elucidate the signaling mechanisms by which insulin regulates lipid metabolism, determine the signaling defects associated with obesity and diabetes, and identify the key defects in lipid metabolism that drive atherogenesis. A multidisciplinary approach combining biochemistry, cell biology, and animal studies is employed. Applicants with prior experience in lipoprotein metabolism are encouraged to apply. Relevant publications: Cell Metab. 2008;7(2):125-34; Nat Med. 2008;14(7):778-82; Curr Opin Lipidol. 2009;20(3):206-10.

To apply, email a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research experience and career goals, and contact information for three references tosudha.biddinger@childrens.harvard.edu.

Anderson Lab at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical
Postdoctoral Fellow needed with strong molecular biology skills to recreate genetic forms of human autism and epilepsy using BAC recombineering, ES cell homologous recombination, and mouse transgenics. Target the disease gene to specific cell-types using Cre recombinase/loxP technologies (Anderson et al. 2005 PNAS). Use recombineering epitope tags to isolate and characterize the native protein complexes associated with these disease gene proteins (BAC TransgeneOmics: a high-throughput method for exploration of protein function in mammals. Nat Methods. 2008 5:409-15). An MD and/or Ph.D. degree and extensive prior experience with molecular biology and proteomics techniques are required.

Contact: Matthew P. Anderson M.D., Ph.D. (mpanders@bidmc.harvard.edu)

Claudio Vinegoni at Mass General Hospital
The Center for Systems Biology at the Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School has an immediate opening for a Post-doctoral Research Fellow within the In-Vivo Microscopy Core.

This Core laboratory focuses on the development of optical imaging techniques for molecular imaging with biomedical and biological applications. The candidate should have hands-on experience in one or more of the following: optical instrumentation development, biomedical optics, optical microscopy (confocal and multiphoton, FRET, Raman), optical spectroscopy, fiber-based microscopy. Exceptional experience in multiphoton mouse imaging is required. Proficiency in programming using C++, Matlab, and Labview is a benefit. Applicants should present a strong publication record and demonstrate independence in research.

We offer excellent training opportunities in a highly collaborative research environment including molecular biology, system biology, stem cell biology, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and imaging disciplines. The candidate will be engaged in multiple collaborative projects.

Requirements: Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in one of the following disciplines: Applied Physics/Biophysics, Biological Sciences, Optical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering with a strong background in different optical imaging techniques; in particular, in-vivo multiphoton microscopy.

All interested applicants should submit a CV and two letters of reference to Dr. Claudio Vinegoni cvinegoni(at)mgh.harvard.edu https://csb.mgh.harvard.edu/information/careers#post_15

Further Information
Excellent command of spoken and written English is essential in all positions. Positions are ONLY available to US CITIZENS AND PERMANENT RESIDENTS. Competitive academic salaries. The ability to keep good records and work independently is essential. MGH is an equal opportunity employer.

Sun Hur Laboratory at the Immune Disease Institute (IDI)
A post-doctoral position is available to study the molecular mechanism for self vs. non-self discrimination by the innate immune system. We use a combination of X-ray crystallography, biochemistry, and cell biology to characterize structures and functions of key host molecules that recognize foreign molecules, in particular viral nucleic acids.

Applicants should have received a Ph.D. or MD and have a strong background in X-ray crystallography, biochemistry, cell biology, or virology.

Please send a cover letter, CV, names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to Sun Hur (hur@idi.harvard.edu)

Lab website: http://idi.harvard.edu/labs/hur

Rohit N. Kulkarni, MD, Ph.D. Laboratory at Joslin Diabetes Center - http://www.joslinresearch.org/LabSites/Kulkarni/
Funded Postdoctoral position available immediately to study stem cell biology and cell fate specification of pancreatic islet cells.

Our laboratory utilizes cell biological, genetic, and genomic approaches to identify and characterize stem and progenitor cell populations in adult tissues.  Particular interests include specification and function of pluripotent and tissue-specific stem cells in mice (JEM 202:1599, 2005; Cell 116:639, 2004; Nature 441:1109, 2006), and molecular signals governing pancreatic beta-cell growth (Nat Genet 38:583, 2006; PNAS 104:8977, 2007).  Current projects are aimed at derivation and directed differentiation of normal and disease-specific induced pluripotent (iPS) stem cells along endocrine lineage, specifically insulin-secreting beta cells. These studies will be relevant for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Seeking qualified individuals interested in characterizing cell lineages and precursor populations in the adult pancreas and identifying factors that influence the growth/expansion of beta cells. The successful candidate will have a strong background in developmental, stem cell biology, and endocrinology.  Prior experience with flow cytometry, microscopy, ES cell culture, and mouse handling desirable.

Send a brief statement of research interests, CV, and names of three references to Lindsay.huse@joslin.harvard.edu

Rohit N. Kulkarni, MD, Ph.D. Laboratory at Joslin Diabetes Center - http://www.joslinresearch.org/LabSites/Kulkarni/
A funded postdoctoral position available immediately to work on beta cell regeneration using mouse models and cell biology approaches.

We utilize cell and molecular biological, genetic, and genomic approaches to dissect and define cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie beta cell regeneration and apoptosis.  Particular interests include exploring the role of the growth factor and leptin signaling pathways in the replication of beta and alpha cells. (Nat Genet38:583, 2006; PNAS 104:8977, 2007; JCI 117:2860, 2007).  Current projects are aimed at creating and phenotyping novel mouse models with a focus on proteins that are involved in beta/alpha cell cycle control and molecular signals governing pancreatic islet cell growth. The long-term goals are aimed at therapeutic approaches to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Seeking qualified individuals interested in dissecting the mechanisms of beta/alpha cell regeneration using mouse and human islets and beta cells.  Successful candidates will have a strong background in molecular biology, biochemistry, and endocrinology.  Prior experience with creating transgenics, ES cell culture, mouse handling, and microscopy desirable.

Send a brief statement of research interests, CV, and names of three references to Lindsay.huse@joslin.harvard.edu

Qin Laboratory at the Laboratory for Translational Research
Our laboratory is interested in understanding the role of the complement system in the pathogenesis of human diseases such as atherosclerosis and cancer. We generate a variety of CD59 knockout and human CD59 transgenic mice. We are looking for self-motivated, bright, and independent individuals with an MD or Ph.D. in any area of biomedical sciences to define the cellular and molecular mechanisms of complement in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Experience in cardiovascular disease, protein chemistry, singling transduction, or immunology is a plus.

A competitive salary and an excellent work environment will be provided. Please send your most current CV and contact information for three references to the following address:

Xuebin Qin, MD, PhD
Laboratory for Translational Research
Harvard Medical School
One Kendall Square, Building# 600, 3rd Floor
Cambridge, MA 02139
Email: xuebin_qin@hms.harvard.edu

Wei Laboratory at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical
A postdoctoral position is available in the Wei Lab at Dept. of Pathology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School starting immediately. The lab’s focus is on understanding how Ubiquitin E3 ligase APC and SCF activities contribute to cell cycle regulation and subsequent tumor formation. Future projects in the lab engage the use of biochemistry, molecular biology and genetic approaches, cell culture techniques, and potentially mouse modeling. Therefore, energetic applicants with a strong experimental background in biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and/or genetics are encouraged to apply.

Dr. Wei is looking for self-motivated individuals to become involved in the challenging and rewarding environment of the laboratory. If interested, please send your CV/resume and at least two references to:

Wenyi Wei, PhD
Dept. of Pathology, Harvard Medical School
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Research North Room 243
99 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: (617) 667-0272
Email: Wwei2@bidmc.harvard.edu

Dr. Jing-Wei Xiong’s Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital
An NIH-funded postdoctoral fellowship is available to investigate zebrafish cardiovascular development in Dr. Jing-Wei Xiong’s Lab in the Department of Medicine/Nephrology at Massachusetts General Hospital. Our overall goals are to identify vascular endothelial and endocardial progenitors and determine the molecular signaling pathways underlying their formation and differentiation using cellular, molecular, genetic, and imaging analysis. The primary interest is to determine a newly discovered gene lysocardiolipin acyltransferase in vascular endothelial and endocardial lineages development in zebrafish (Xiong et al., 2008. Circ Res 102:1057-1064; Wang et al., 2007. Blood 110, 3601-3609; Xiong, 2008. Dev Dyn 237:1218-1231). Other projects are studying cardiovascular development using several ENU-induced cardiovascular mutants in zebrafish.

Preference will be given to highly motivated Ph.D. and/or MD applicants who recently graduated with a strong background in molecular and developmental biology and have peer-reviewed publications in their fields. Candidates need to be either permanent residents or American citizens due to the funding source. Interested candidates may send their CV and references to:

Jing-Wei Xiong, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Department of Medicine/Nephrology
Massachusetts General Hospital-East
149 13th Street, Room 8216
Charlestown, MA 02129
Phone: (617) 726-6583
Fax: (617) 726-5669
Email: xiong@cvrc.mgh.harvard.edu

Silberstein’s Laboratory at Children’s Hospital Boston
Applications are now being accepted for a Post-Doctoral (M.D. or Ph.D.) Research Fellow position. The goal of our research program is to elucidate the niche-induced signals controlling hematopoietic cell development in bone marrow niches. A multidisciplinary approach combining biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, and imaging is employed. For more information, please see: Children’s Hospital website http://www.childrenshospital.org/cfapps/research/data_admin/Site188/mainpageS188P0.html; and Y. Le, et al., Immunity, Vol. 27, 811-823, 26 November 2007. To apply, email a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research experience and career goals, and contact information for three references addressed to Leslie Silberstein, M.D. Emails should be sent to Kari Thostenson, Program Administrator, at kari.thostenson@childrens.harvard.edu. Please note applications must be sent directly to the email listed above.

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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC)
Postdoctoral positions for basic research in a range of departments at BIDMC.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH)
Postdoctoral positions for basic research in a range of departments at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

The Cardiovascular Research Center (CVRC) at MGH
The MGH Cardiovascular Research Center is dedicated to advancing human health through fundamental scientific investigations into the mechanisms of cardiovascular disease and related metabolic disorders.

Center for Blood Research (CBR)
The Center for Blood Research is an independent medical research center focusing on inflammation and the immune response, located on the Harvard Medical School Quadrangle.

Children’s Hospital Boston (CHB)
Postdoctoral positions for basic research in a range of departments at CHB.

The Forsyth Institute
The Forsyth Institute studies the underlying causes of oral diseases.

The Joslin Diabetes Center
The Joslin Diabetes Center is an internationally known clinical and research center and an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Joslin’s training program – the largest diabetes-specific training program in the world – prepares the next generation of basic and clinical researchers in diabetes with more than 120 MD and Ph.D. fellows in training each year. Trainees are able to learn basic and advanced scientific techniques from morphology to genetics, genomics, and proteomics and to expand their horizons by being exposed to the latest advances in basic science and clinical research in diabetes.

Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
Positions are currently available for post-docs with a variety of backgrounds, including genetics, epidemiology, and biostatistics.

McLean Hospital
McLean Hospital is an affiliate of Massachusetts General Hospital and a member of the Partners HealthCare System, Inc., which allows for comprehensive coordination of medical and psychiatric services. A major teaching facility of Harvard Medical School, McLean Hospital maintains the largest program of research in neuroscience and psychiatry of any private psychiatric hospital in the United States.

Molecular Vision Training Program
A postdoctoral ophthalmology training program with faculty drawn from all over the Harvard vision community including Mass Eye and Ear, Mass General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Schepens Eye Research Institute, and Harvard University.

Partners Healthcare System
Includes Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. Use the search engine to search for Job Category: Research Fellows and Postdocs.

Program in Membrane Biology
The Program in Membrane Biology at the Massachusetts General Hospital East laboratories in the Charlestown Navy Yard has postdoctoral positions available in the general area of membrane protein trafficking.

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