80 faculty science biology jobs found in Cambridge, MA

Title Tenure-Track Professorship in Human Evolutionary Biology School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Human Evolutionary Biology Position Description The Department of Human Evolutionary Biology is conducting a search for a tenure-track professor in the area of human diversity. We welcome applications that focus on understanding the nature and origins of human variation in all its forms including genetic, anatomical, physiological, behavioral, and cultural. Candidate’s research should address human diversity and variation from an evolutionary perspective and can be approached using laboratory methodologies (including on model organisms), theoretical approaches, fieldwork, computational analyses, or other methodologies. The appointment is expected to begin at the level of Assistant Professor and to start on July 1, 2023. The appointee will teach and advise at the undergraduate and graduate levels. As a...

Title Postdoctoral Fellow School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Molecular and Cellular Biology Position Description The Whipple lab investigates the causes and consequences of genomic imprinting in the brain using mouse models and in vitro neuron differentiation systems. There are open opportunities to work in project areas related to (i) mechanisms controlling imprinted gene expression, (ii) neuronal functions of imprinted non-coding RNAs, and (iii) new therapeutic opportunities for imprinted disorders. The postdoctoral candidate will work with the lab to develop a specific project that falls within these interests.Our work balances hypothesis-driven research using established methods with exploratory research using new high-throughput methods. This enables us to test data driven models while remaining open to unexpected, paradigm-shifting discoveries. Basic Qualifications A Ph.D. is required....

Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Biostatistics School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Biostatistics Position Description The Department of Biostatistics at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health seeks candidates to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level. We seek candidates with backgrounds in quantitative health science research in areas such as biostatistical theory and methods and/or machine learning and data science, with demonstrated expertise in the development of new methods as well as a record of collaborative research. Candidates with a broad range of research interests are welcome and encouraged to apply; particular attention will be paid to applicants whose areas of interest include methodological work in statistical and population genetics and/or causal inference. Responsibilities will include methodological and collaborative research,...

Title Postdoctoral Fellow School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Department of Biostatistics/Quantitative Cancer Biology and Analysis Position Description We are seeking a candidate with expertise in computational and systems biology to work as part of a multidisciplinary team developing methods relevant to the study of genetics, gene regulatory networks, and the use of quantitative imaging data as biomarkers. Our goal is to use these methods to better understand the development, progression, and response to therapy. The successful applicant will work directly with Dr. John Quackenbush, but will be part of a community of researchers consisting of Dr. Quackenbush, Dr. Kimberly Glass, Dr. John Platig, and Dr. Camila Lopes-Ramos, and members of their research teams. Basic Qualifications A PhD in computational biology, biostatistics, applied mathematics, physics, biology, or related...

Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Forecasting Species Distributions of Medicinal Plants School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Position Description The Davis Lab of Plant Biodiversity at Harvard University is seeking an exceptional postdoctoral researcher to work with us on forecasting species distributions of medicinal plants and assessing global seed-bank coverage of species under investigation.  The Davis Lab of Plant Biodiversity explores questions in plant evolution and ecology using a variety of cutting-edge methods. Current and past research has shed light on the genetic and genomic basis of plant parasitism, illuminated systematic and biogeographic trends in widespread temperate and tropical clades, and characterized plant phenological and community-level changes in the Anthropocene. We actively explore and use natural history collections and herbaria, and are...

Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Genomic Investigations of Medicinal Plants School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Position Description The Davis Lab of Plant Biodiversity at Harvard University is seeking an exceptional postdoctoral researcher to work with us on the sequencing, identification, and analysis of comparative genomic data from medicinal plants. The Davis Lab of Plant Biodiversity explores questions in plant evolution and ecology using a variety of cutting-edge methods. Current and past research has shed light on the genetic and genomic basis of plant parasitism, illuminated systematic and biogeographic trends in widespread temperate and tropical clades, and characterized plant phenological and community-level changes in the Anthropocene. We actively explore and use natural history collections and herbaria, and are constantly seeking to develop new approaches to unlock...

Title Tenured Professor in Chemistry School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Chemistry and Chemical Biology Position Description Candidates are invited to apply for a tenured professorship in the field of theory. The appointment is expected to begin on January 1, 2024. The tenured professor will be responsible for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We are seeking candidates who have an outstanding research record and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Basic Qualifications Doctorate required by expected start date. Additional Qualifications   Special Instructions Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal: 1) Cover letter; 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Teaching/advising statement (describing teaching philosophy and practices); 4) Research statement; 5) Statement describing efforts to encourage diversity,...

Title Tenured Professor in Chemistry School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Chemistry and Chemical Biology Position Description Candidates are invited to apply for a tenured professorship in all fields of chemistry. The appointment is expected to begin on January 1, 2024. The tenured professor will be responsible for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We are seeking candidates who have an outstanding research record and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Basic Qualifications Doctorate required by expected start date. Additional Qualifications Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching, advising, and research is desired. Candidates should also evince intellectual leadership and impact on the field and potential for significant contributions to the department, University, and wider scholarly community. Special Instructions...

Title Research Associate School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Biostatistics Position Description OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY The successful candidate will work with Drs. Curtis Huttenhower and Wendy Garrett on overall scientific coordination for the Harvard Chan Microbiome in Public Health Center (http://hcmph.sph.harvard.edu). This individual will be responsible for high-level scientific planning, reporting, outreach, and mentoring for the project, working with both computational and experimental scientists in multiple labs that are part of the Center. There will be ample opportunities to plan new projects; prepare presentations, proposals, and manuscripts with the Center and affiliated PIs, students, and postdoctoral fellows; funding reporting; and coordinate with the broader HCMPH community. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  (*Essential Functions) Deep...

Title Tenured Professor in Bioengineering School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Department/Area Bioengineering Position Description The John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) at Harvard University seeks applicants for a tenured rank position in Bioengineering, with an expected start date of July 1, 2023. The successful applicant will teach and advise at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Bioengineering. The candidate is expected to have a research and educational focus on the field of ‘Augmented Humanity,’ as broadly defined. Specific topics of interest include Human Cell Therapies with an emphasis on biomaterials/cell engineering/cell manufacturing and Human Organoids/Tissue Engineering with an emphasis on stem cell differentiation/genetic engineering/organoid assembly/tissue-level characterization. Candidates with research outside these areas, yet...

Title Postdoctoral Research Position in Data Science School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Biostatistics Position Description The Department of Biostatistics at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position for data science and/or statistical methods development to address questions of climate change and air pollution regulatory policy. Expertise in causal inference and machine learning is desirable but not necessary. The Postdoctoral Fellow will work with a multi-disciplinary team with expertise in statistical methods, epidemiology, climate science, and biomedical science as part of the NSAPH group,  https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nsaph/  . The position will be under the supervision of Dr. Francesca Dominici, Professor of Biostatistics and co-Director of the Harvard Data Science Initiative. Duties and Responsibilities The...

Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biostatistics School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Epidemiology Position Description The Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biostatistics at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health will develop methodology in the areas of longitudinal and survival data analyses. The application of the methods will be used in epidemiologic studies. The selected candidate will work with Prof. Molin Wang (HSPH), Prof. Donna Spiegelman (Yale), Prof. Bernard Rosner and their collaborators. More specifically, the selected candidate be involved with two main projects: 1) Statistical Methods to Account for Exposure Uncertainty in Environmental Epidemiology (MEEE):  The selected candidate will focus on methodologic innovations in several critical areas of environmental health related to the effects of multiple constituents of air pollution and of aspects of the neighborhood...

Title Research Associate School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology Position Description The  Arlotta  lab is seeking an outstanding candidate for a Research Associate position whose research interests and skills align with a large-scale effort that seeks to understand the molecular principles that control the development and cellular diversification of the mammalian brain. The candidate will pursue their project as part of a collaborative, multi-institution team that aims to molecularly profile the mouse brain across its development, and define the molecular programs and cellular lineages that contribute to its generation. This exciting position affords the opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team of scientists and computational biologists, at both the Broad Institute and Harvard University, and collaborate with leading neurodevelopmental laboratories at other national...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. SENIOR RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSOCIATE ,  Biology- Imperiali Lab (part-time, 17.5 hrs/wk.), to assist with protein expression, purification, and analysis; and help spearhead general lab organization and upkeep with input from lab members.  Routine tasks also include preparing stock solutions and autoclaving, generating competent cells, and running kinetic assays.  Job Requirements REQUIRED : a high school diploma or its equivalent; some full-time laboratory experience; solid working knowledge of molecular biology and protein biochemistry; computer skills; ability to maintain high-quality standards by paying meticulous attention to detail and practicing rigorous documentation skills; familiarity with routine chemical and biological safety practices and ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment; experience...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I ,  Biology-Vos Lab , to join a new research team studying the how gene expression and genome architecture are coupled. The work will involve protein expression, protein purification, molecular cloning, insect cell culture work, and structure determination.  Will also assist with lab organization, including database management, training new members, and reagent maintenance. The group uses biochemical and structural approaches including X-ray crystallography and cryo-EM to analyze how machines involved in gene expression and genome organization interact and regulate each other’s activity.   Job Requirements REQUIRED :  a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, genetics, biophysics, molecular biology, or related field; at least two years’ work experience (which may include experience gained as...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. RESEARCH SCIENTIST ,  Biology- Weissbourd Lab, to join a lab studying the neurobiology and behavior of a jellyfish, Clytia hemisphaerica, with the goal of finding principles of neural development and function in an outgroup to bilaterian animals. Will lead and contribute to a range of advanced projects, including molecular and cell biology, computational biology, and behavioral studies. The lab aims to establish Clytia as a powerful model organism for neurobiology, which will require applying cutting-edge techniques and developing novel research strategies in this species.  Responsibilities include troubleshooting, evaluating, optimizing, and documenting experiments; designing and building transgene constructs, creating and maintaining transgenic jellyfish lines, and using them to generate large data sets and test key hypotheses; analyzing sequence data,...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. SENIOR RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSOCIATE, LEW LAB ,  Biology , to perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting laboratory tests, experiments, and determinations in support of the Lew Lab’s research operations.    Will perform molecular biology techniques, handle lab management, confer with principal investigator to review work assignments and develop plans for research experiments, and make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the particular equipment; review laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts, and other literature for information applicable to research experiments; determine and set up instruments, material, and apparatus and operate the laboratory equipment required for specific tests; prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions; maintain...

SENIOR RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSOCIATE ,  Biology-Lamason Lab , to assist in studies focused on host-pathogen interactions in the lab of an assistant professor in the Department of Biology.  Projects in the lab combine genetic and biochemical screens with cellular and molecular assays to understand how intracellular bacterial pathogens hijack host cell function to cause disease.  Will balance rigorous hands-on scientific research with day-to-day operational tasks such as organizing reagent inventories, training new lab members, adhering to safety protocols, etc.   Job Requirements REQUIRED :  a high school diploma or its equivalent; prior exposure to a research lab environment; bench experience, including undergraduate work; excellent organizational, time-management, analytical, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail; self-direction/motivation; practiced documentation skills; awareness of and...

Title Curriculum Fellow in Neurobiology School Harvard Medical School Department/Area Neurobiology Position Description The Harvard Medical School Curriculum Fellows Program (HMS CFP) welcomes applications for a Curriculum Fellow (CF) in Neurobiology. The CFP is a postdoctoral service and training program intended for early-career scientist-educators, focused on curriculum development, teaching, and educational programming in the biological and biomedical sciences. Curriculum Fellows are part of a larger cohort and work closely with members of the Harvard faculty and administration to develop, deploy, and evaluate evidence-based graduate training. Fellows also receive mentorship and career advising to support their development as educators and help them succeed in a variety of education-focused careers. CFs are typically appointed as Research Fellow and are expected to advance to Lecturer during their...

Title Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biostatistics School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Biostatistics Position Description A Postdoctoral research fellow position is available in the Department of Biostatistics at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.  The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Rui Wang and Dr. Michael Hughes. The position involves the development, implementation, and evaluation of statistical methods for both observational and randomized studies in medicine and health care, with a focus on applications related to HIV and other infectious diseases. Specific research areas include the design and analysis of individual and cluster randomized trials, longitudinal data modeling and survival analysis, and methods for hospital profiling. S/he will have opportunities for both methodological research and close collaboration with medical investigators. ...