Postdoctoral Research Fellow

We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Franklin lab in the Department of Immunology at Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. The work of the Franklin lab is focused on immune regulation of lung repair. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates who are interested in this field, particularly those who may bring a new technology or perspective to bear on the work in the lab.

The successful candidate will work with Dr. Franklin to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab’s research. In addition to carrying out bench research, the successful candidate will be expected to apply for fellowship funding, contribute to the writing of grants and manuscripts, participate in teaching and mentoring of lab members as needed, and otherwise contribute to overall lab operations and collaborative environment.

Required Documents

• CV
• Research summary of PhD work
• Cover letter describing your interest in the lab and initial ideas for new research directions or projects you could undertake in the lab.
• Names and contact information for 3 people who have agreed to serve as a reference

Basic Qualifications

PhD in immunology, microbiology, virology, or a related field.

Experience working with mouse models.

Additional Qualifications

If visa sponsorship is needed, Harvard retains the discretion to determine which visa status is appropriate and whether a visa sponsorship application will ultimately be submitted, including payment of any applicable fees.

Special Instructions

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

Contact Information

Harvard Medical School Department of Immunology

Contact Email

Salary Range

This position is salaried and benefits eligible. Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post PhD, and benefits can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./guidelines
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