Associate – Immunology

Associate – Immunology

Title
- Associate – Immunology

School
- Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering

Position Description
- The Wyss Institute's mission is to transform healthcare and the environment by emulating the way nature builds. We harness the imagination of academia and the focus of industry to translate ground-breaking technologies into commercial products that solve big problems. We support research that universities, companies, and venture capital firms don't fund because they view it as too risky. We prefer to use the word "challenging," and we love challenges.

About this Lab:
Dr. Donald

E. Ingber is the Founding Director of the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University, Judah Folkman Professor of Vascular Biology at Harvard Medical School and the Vascular Biology Program at Boston Children's Hospital, and Hansjörg Wyss Professor of Biologically Inspired Engineering at the Harvard John

A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Dr. Ingber is a pioneer in the field of biologically inspired engineering, and at the Wyss Institute, he currently leads scientific and engineering teams that cross a broad range of disciplines to develop breakthrough bioinspired technologies to advance healthcare and to improve sustainability. His work has led to major advances in mechanobiology, cell structure, tumor angiogenesis, tissue engineering, systems biology, nanobiotechnology, and translational medicine.

Through his work, Ingber also has helped to break down boundaries between science, art and design. Dr. Girija Goyal is a Director in the Bioinspired Therapeutics Advanced Technology Team at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University leading three groups in immunology and microbiology as PI or project manager.

What you'll do:

• Independently and/or in a team conduct research in understanding the role of immune system in various disease biology including oncology, infectious diseases, autoimmunity.
• Present and compile experimental results and project updates at internal meetings, and contribute to writing reports and project milestones.
• Execute and contribute to the design of endpoint assays including, but not limited to:
  Luminex assays, cytokine MSDAssays, flow cytometry, viability analysis, imaging, qPCR, neutralizing assay etc., either independently and/or in collaboration with experienced staff members.
• Mentor, or train less experienced team members or academic interns, as needed.
• Maintain a high level of expertise through continuous engagement with scientific literature.
• Accurately and thoroughly document experimental observations and protocols; write/update standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with other teams at the Wyss Institute or in other institutions to provide project support as needed.

Additional Information:

We encourage candidates to apply by September 9, 2026. Duration:
This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance, business need, and continued funding to support the position. Salary and Benefits:
With this appointment, you are represented by the Harvard Academic Workers (HAW) –UAW for purposes of collective bargaining and matters affecting your compensation and working conditions. Access to Harvard's libraries and research core facilities, as well as support from the Wyss's in-house Clinical & Translational Research Core and Machine Shop. Robust administrative and operational support for office and lab needs.

Availability of flexible work arrangements for some administrative positions dependent on Institute needs. Newly constructed office and laboratory space in Boston's Fenway District. Our space has multiple amenities which include: roof top terrace, fitness center, locker room, bike storage, and close proximity to numerous restaurants and cultural attractions.

Why you'll like working with us:
At the Wyss Institute, you're a member of a supportive, dynamic community that is united by its shared goal of changing the world through groundbreaking technology development and commercialization. We encourage your…