183 postdoctoral fellow jobs found in Cambridge, MA

Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Geometric Machine Learning School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Department/Area Applied Mathematics Position Description A postdoctoral position is available in Melanie Weber’s group at Harvard University. The group works at the intersection of Geometry and Machine Learning, with a focus on recognizing and exploiting geometric structure in data and models. Research areas include Representation Learning, Machine learning and Optimization on Graphs and Manifolds, as well as applications of geometric methods in the sciences. For more information and recent publications, see  http://melanie-weber.com/ . For questions, please email  mweber@seas.harvard.edu . This is a one-year position, with possible extension. The start date is flexible, but ideally around August 2023. Review of applications will begin in January 2023, but applications will be...

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 STAR Lab Postdoctoral Fellow School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Weatherhead Center for International Affairs Position Description The  Sustainability, Transparency, and Accountability Research (STAR) Lab  at Harvard University invites applications for its postdoctoral fellowships. These fellowships aim to support postdoctoral scholars who have recently completed their PhD in economics, business, psychology, public policy, political science, environmental science, statistics, or related fields, and whose research interests include private sector initiatives aimed at generating positive social and environmental impacts. We offer two fellowships associated with a set of related research projects to be conducted in partnership with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) to examine applications of insights from behavioral economics to the design of financial products and services aimed at helping...

Title STAR Lab Postdoctoral Fellow School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Weatherhead Center for International Affairs Position Description The  Sustainability, Transparency, and Accountability Research (STAR) Lab  at Harvard University invites applications for its postdoctoral fellowships. These fellowships aim to support postdoctoral scholars who have recently completed their PhD in economics, business, psychology, public policy, political science, environmental science, statistics, or related fields, and whose research interests include private sector initiatives aimed at generating positive social and environmental impacts. We offer two fellowships associated with a set of related research projects to be conducted in partnership with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) to examine applications of insights from behavioral economics to the design of financial products and services aimed at helping...

Title STAR Lab Postdoctoral Fellow School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Weatherhead Center for International Affairs Position Description The  Sustainability, Transparency, and Accountability Research (STAR) Lab  at Harvard University invites applications for its postdoctoral fellowships. These fellowships aim to support postdoctoral scholars who have recently completed their PhD in economics, business, psychology, public policy, political science, environmental science, statistics, or related fields, and whose research interests include private sector initiatives aimed at generating positive social and environmental impacts. We offer two fellowships associated with a set of related research projects to be conducted in partnership with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) to examine applications of insights from behavioral economics to the design of financial products and services aimed at helping...

Title Postdoctoral Fellow in the Study of Historical Psychology in Latin Texts School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Human Evolutionary Biology Position Description We seek a postdoctoral fellow with research experience in computational approaches to language and literature to work on a cross-institutional project on the study of historical psychology in Latin texts. This is a one-year full-time position beginning in Spring 2023 and potentially renewable for one additional year. Besides regular meetings with the project PI, Joe Henrich (Harvard University; Culture, Cognition, and Coevolution Lab), and co-PI, Jonathan Schulz (George Mason University), the position will entail close collaboration with the Quantitative Criticism Lab, co-directed by Joseph Dexter (Harvard University) and Pramit Chaudhuri (University of Texas at Austin). The aim of the project is to develop computational methods for the study of...

Title Postdoctoral Fellow in the Study of Historical Psychology in Latin Texts School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Human Evolutionary Biology Position Description We seek a postdoctoral fellow with research experience in computational approaches to language and literature to work on a cross-institutional project on the study of historical psychology in Latin texts. This is a one-year full-time position beginning in Spring 2023 and potentially renewable for one additional year. Besides regular meetings with the project PI, Joe Henrich (Harvard University; Culture, Cognition, and Coevolution Lab), and co-PI, Jonathan Schulz (George Mason University), the position will entail close collaboration with the Quantitative Criticism Lab, co-directed by Joseph Dexter (Harvard University) and Pramit Chaudhuri (University of Texas at Austin). The aim of the project is to develop computational methods for the study of diachronic...

Title Postdoctoral Fellow at Center of Mathematical Sciences and Applications School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Center of Mathematical Sciences and Applications Position Description The Center of Mathematical Sciences and Applications at Harvard University welcomes applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the mathematical sciences for the academic year 2023-2024 or the academic years 2023-2025. The Center is seeking in particular individuals with a strong mathematical science background who are interested in applying mathematics to fields such as physics, biology, finance, statistical data analysis, economics, computer science, AI, machine learning, and other disciplines. Basic Qualifications Ph.D. in relevant field Additional Qualifications   Special Instructions The application should include a cover letter/letter of application, a CV, a research...

Position Description     This is a postdoctoral position developing statistical methods for finding patterns in complex biomedical data, working with Jeff Miller in the Department of Biostatistics at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.  Models and methods of interest include hierarchical regression models, latent factorization models, nonparametric Bayesian models, models for sequential data, mixture models, machine learning algorithms, and robustness to model misspecification.  This postdoctoral position will involve working with Dr. Miller and collaborators to develop statistical methods and software tools for analyzing high-dimensional biomedical data from cancer genomics and clinical applications. Basic Qualifications     Doctoral degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Applied Math, or a related field.  Advanced expertise in Bayesian statistics and machine learning is essential.  Strong programming skills...

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 fields and demonstrated skill in methods and software development and the analysis of biological data are required. Additional Qualifications     The ability to work as part of a large,...

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 Biostatistics School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area   Position Description This is a postdoctoral position developing statistical methods for finding patterns in complex biomedical data, working with Jeff Miller in the Department of Biostatistics at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.  Models and methods of interest include hierarchical regression models, latent factorization models, nonparametric Bayesian models, models for sequential data, mixture models, machine learning algorithms, and robustness to model misspecification.  This postdoctoral position will involve working with Dr. Miller and collaborators to develop statistical methods and software tools for analyzing high-dimensional biomedical data from cancer genomics and clinical applications. Basic Qualifications Doctoral degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer...

Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Materials Science School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Department/Area Materials Science & Mechanical Engineering Position Description The Lewis Lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in one or more of the following areas: nanoparticle synthesis, colloidal science, rheology, or granular media. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of researchers supported under a new ARO MURI award. The goal of this project is to develop a fundamental understanding of the transient yielding and printing behavior of highly heterogeneous particle systems. Basic Qualifications Candidates must have a Doctorate degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Applied Physics by the time the appointment begins. Additional Qualifications Priority will be given to candidates with...

Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Organ Engineering with the Lewis Lab School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Department/Area   Position Description The Lewis Lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in one or more of the following areas: stem cell biology, organoid differentiation, bioprinting, or tissue engineering. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of researchers supported under three new awards from NIH, DoD, and Wellcome Leap. The goals of these projects are to develop vascularized cerebral, cardiac, and renal organoids and to use the building blocks to fabricate functional organ-specific tissues at scale. Basic Qualifications Candidates must have a Doctorate degree in Materials Science, Bioengineering, or Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, by the time the appointment begins. Additional Qualifications Priority...

Title Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard in RL with Applications in Digital Interventions! School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Statistics Position Description Join us as a postdoctoral fellow in Professor Susan Murphy’s Statistical Reinforcement Learning Group. Our research concerns sequential decision making in digital health, including experimental design and reinforcement learning algorithms. We combine statistical methods with online reinforcement learning algorithms to provide inferential tools. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an innovative research program in sequential decision making. Our lab is involved in a number of digital health studies in obesity, cardiac health, physical activity, mental illness and substance abuse across the world. The appointment will be for up to three years with annual renewal based on satisfactory performance and continued availability of funding. ...

Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Applied Algebra and Geometry School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Department/Area Applied Mathematics Position Description A postdoctoral position is available in Anna Seigal’s group at Harvard University. The group is working in the area of Applied Algebra and Geometry. For recent publications, see  https://people.math.harvard.edu/~aseigal/ . For questions, please send an email to  aseigal@math.harvard.edu . Those from underrepresented minorities in mathematics are particularly encouraged to apply. This is a 1 year position. The start date is flexible, but ideally around August 2023. Basic Qualifications Candidates must have a PhD in Mathematics or a related discipline by the time the appointment begins. Additional Qualifications   Special Instructions Submit a CV, cover letter, research...

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 Harvard History of Philosophy Workshop Postdoctoral Fellow in Philosophy School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Philosophy Position Description The Department of Philosophy seeks applications for a postdoctoral fellow in Philosophy. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1st, 2023. The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for teaching the equivalent of two undergraduate courses and advising an undergraduate senior thesis per year, with 50 percent of the appointment reserved for the postdoctoral fellow’s own research. At least one course will be in the history of philosophy broadly construed to include all traditions from ancient times through the 19th century. The postdoctoral fellow will also be expected to play an active role in the Harvard History of Philosophy Workshop. The position is for one year with the possibility of renewal for up to three years in total, dependent on...

Title Postdoctoral Fellow - Human Rights and Transitional Justice School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI) in the Department of Global Health and Population (GHP) Position Description About HHI The Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI) is a university-wide academic and research center in humanitarian crisis and leadership. HHI is based at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department of Global Health and Population and is affiliated with the Department of Emergency Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). As an Inter-Faculty Initiative, HHI collaborates closely with all Harvard Schools and Harvard Teaching Hospitals and is the primary humanitarian outreach arm of Harvard University. The mission of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative is to create new knowledge and advance evidence-based leadership in disasters and...