13 postdoctoral research fellow jobs found in Hartford, CT

Description The Reilly Lab in the Genetics Department at Yale School of Medicine (www.reilly-lab.com) is seeking postgraduate researchers with either a wet lab or computational focus. We’re a collaborative, hard-working, and supportive team that develops and uses cutting-edge genomic tools to study human disease and evolution. The promise of unlocking the human genome’s full potential to cure disease or understand our evolutionary history hinges on our ability to build new tools for interpreting uncharacterized genomic regions. To that end we’ve developed cutting-edge methods for CRISPR editing, high-throughput reporter assays, and machine learning. Our lab applies these tools to understand evolutionarily significant genomic loci, the precise genetic mechanisms underlying complex traits, and disease risk for neurological, autoimmune and metabolic disorders. We are looking for strong candidates with either a human and cross-species evolutionary...

Description We are excited to announce a Yale postdoctoral fellowship opportunity from the Kavli Institute for Neuroscience. We encourage applications that cross the boundaries of more than one field to address important questions in neuroscience: for example, outstanding projects that bring together individuals working in different scientific areas, or those that apply technologies developed in other disciplines such as physics, chemistry, computer science or engineering. The Postdoctoral Fellowship  will support postdocs at the interface of neuroscience and another field, under the joint supervision of at least two mentors with different areas of expertise. Funding will support one year of postdoctoral effort, at a level of $5,000 above the corresponding NIH postdoc scale, plus an additional $20,000 for research allowance. Qualifications Eligibility: Postdoctoral applicants should be within four years of attaining their PhD....

Description The Muzumdar Lab (Department of Genetics) is seeking a postgraduate associate interested in studying how obesity alters cancer at the intersection of cancer immunology, genetics and metabolism. Training :  Candidates will work closely with a senior hematology-oncology trained postdoctoral fellow (MD/PhD) in the laboratory to study the molecular mechanisms underlying cancer progression, particularly at the nexus of host immunity, genetics, and metabolism in pancreatic cancer (among others), and how normal pancreas physiology, tumor microenvironment, and anti-tumor immunity are altered by obesity and obesity-associated feeding behaviors. Through this opportunity, candidates will gain experience in broadly applicable techniques in biomedical research including tumor organoid generation and culture, flow cytometry, T-cell immunology, tissue and tumor phenotyping, mouse physiology, molecular...

Description The Muzumdar Lab (Department of Genetics) is seeking a postgraduate associate interested in cancer biology, molecular biology, metabolism, and genetics to work on an innovative interdisciplinary project that aims to understand how dietary fat and gut microbial communities – associated with obesity – contribute to pancreatic cancer development. Our lab focuses on understanding the genetic, environmental, and host factors that govern the earliest stages of pancreatic cancer evolution with the goal to develop precision-based prevention therapies for this recalcitrant disease. Our lab fosters a respectful, fun, and exciting multidisciplinary environment, spanning experts with backgrounds in oncology, metabolomics, immunology, endocrinology, and bioinformatics. Through our projects, our trainees have access to cutting-edge technology and unique opportunities for collaboration across different...

Description The Giraldez Lab is seeking a postgraduate associate interested in zebrafish husbandry to learn the zebrafish research model. It requires hands on work and maintenance of the freshwater tropical fish large fish facility under the supervision of the principal investigator of the laboratory. Must be self-motivated and physically capable of maintaining 10-liter fish tanks in shelving units.  The focus of the overall project is to use zebrafish as a model system to study vertebrate development and behavior.  For more information on our lab, see https://www.giraldezlab.org/. Training: The new hire will receive training in Genetics, Molecular and Developmental Biology using the Zebrafish model.  They will learn about the CRISPR technique different stages of zebrafish development as well as identifying the different mutants, phenotypes, and how to characterize gene expression in the zebrafish model....

Description We are inviting motivated Postdoctoral Scientists to join our group to study the physiology, and the molecular and genetic mechanisms involved in host-pathogen interactions in the tsetse fly-African trypanosome system. We study the role of the fly immune system and the influences of tsetse’s endosymbiotic bacteria in the parasite infection process.  We also investigate parasite mediated mechanisms that modify tsetse’s vector competence efficiency and influences the transmission success of trypanosomes to the next mammal in fly saliva. Finally, we are developing transmission blocking vaccines that target antigens present on the parasites in saliva that are deposited to the mammalian bite site. We are looking for highly motivated scientists trained in a related field such as entomology, microbiology or immunology.  Our lab provides a collaborative environment and multi-disciplinary training for scientific and career development. Our...

Description The Yale Institution for Social and Policy Studies (ISPS) invites postdoctoral students and untenured scholars to apply for its Democratic Innovations Fellowship. Democratic Innovations is an interdisciplinary ISPS program bringing together social scientists from a variety of fields to think about the factors that affect government policy and decision-making and to analyze novel institutions that might support improvements in representation and government performance.  To deepen our understanding of political representation, collective choice, and government performance, we seek scholars who are studying the political economy of democratic political institutions. Topics of great interest to our group include, but are not limited to: institutional improvements to promote efficient, evidence-based political decisions, how ideas spread and what institutions can catalyze faster social learning, theoretical and empirical analysis of novel systems of...

Description Doctoral students (doctoral candidates) currently enrolled in PhD or DPhil programs are invited to apply for the Dori Laub Fellowship for Doctoral Student Research. These fellowships support graduate students who will use the Fortunoff Video Archive as a primary resource in their dissertation research. Only applicants demonstrating a need for in-depth consultation of Fortunoff Video Archive materials will receive serious consideration. The research fellowship provides an allowance of $4,000. These funds are to be used to cover travel and related expenses to a Fortunoff access site, and other related travel to conduct archival research for a dissertation. Application Graduate students seeking a fellowship must be currently enrolled in a PhD/doctoral program and must have completed their course work, passed their qualifying examinations, and be conducting research based upon an approved dissertation prospectus/proposal. Applicants are...

Description The Yale Center for Genome Analysis (YCGA) is one of the most prominent genome centers. YCGA utilizes diverse cutting-edge genomic technologies to advance biomedical and life sciences breakthroughs.   For further information on YCGA please visit https://medicine.yale.edu/keck/ycga/ We seek a postdoctoral associate with cell/molecular biology expertise to assist YCGA in developing novel technology platforms and evaluating the existing platform for offering a new service. This position envisages mentoring opportunities for recent PhDs (not more than two years of postdoctoral experience) for a career in a service core facility or technology development centers in academia or pharmaceutical /biotechnology-based companies. The successful candidate will receive mentoring to manage clients project management, developing SOPs, impart training to users in technology usage and data interpretation, offer consultation in experimental design and...

Location New Haven, CT Open Date Dec 21, 2022 Deadline Dec 21, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description The Fox International Fellowship Program at Yale invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position for the academic year 2023-2024.  The Postdoctoral Associate will mentor Fox International Fellows at Yale, teach a weekly seminar for the Program, advise prospective applicants, serve on the Selection Committee, help the Fox Academic Director with designing and implementing the academic trainings for the fellows, as well as pursue their own research. The Postdoctoral Associate is expected to be in residence during the appointment and take an active role in the activities of the Program. The Postdoctoral Associate will spend fifty percent of his or her time working with the Program and the other fifty percent pursuing their own research. To learn more about the Fox International Fellowship, please refer to the Program’s website...

Description Yale Cancer Center invites applications for physician-scientists and basic scientists in cancer biology for appointment at the Assistant Professor level or beyond (commensurate with experience).   Applicants should have an exceptional track record of scientific innovation, and a track record of securing extramural funding would be viewed favorably. We seek candidates with laboratory-based research programs focused on understanding key mechanisms in cancer biology and translating this understanding into novel therapeutic and diagnostic approaches.  New faculty will be supported with competitive start-up packages and generous laboratory space, plus access to laboratory animal facilities and a wide range of state-of-the-art core facilities. Successful candidates are expected to initiate and maintain vigorous, independent, extramurally funded research programs, to participate in the Cancer Center’s interdisciplinary oncology research programs,...