Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the von Andrian laboratory in the Department of Immunology at Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. The work of the von Andrian lab is focused on the molecular mechanisms of immune cell migration and homing in lymphoid and non-lymphoid tissues using intravital microscopy techniques. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates who are interested in this or a related 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. von Andrian to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab's research. In addition to carrying out 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.

Basic Qualifications
- PhD and/or MD in an area such as immunology, cell biology, genetics, neurobiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, medicine, or related fields

Additional Qualifications
- Prior experience working with animals, high resolution imaging, or computational biology are considered a plus. 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
- Once your application is complete, please email vard.edu to inform them.

Contact Information
- David Lucas, PhD Harvard Medical School Department of Immunology 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Room 1050 Boston, MA 02115 Contact Email - vard.edu

Salary Range
- Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post PhD, can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./guidelines

Minimum Number of References Required - 1

Maximum Number of References Allowed - 4

Keywords - immunology, immune cell trafficking, microscopy

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