Postdoctoral Fellow Chung Lab

Job Overview

A postdoctoral position is available in the Chung Lab at Harvard University to study the structure and function of lipid droplets in the brain in both health and disease. For more information about our publications and research interests, please visit our lab webpage (jeeyunchunglab.org). We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong interest in lipid cell biology, neurobiology, and microscopy to join our team.

Candidate must hold a PhD in Cell biology or Neuroscience or a related field or have completed all requirements for the PhD by the anticipated start date.

Ideal applicants will typically have demonstrated interest in and experience relevant to the fields of cell biology, lipid metabolism, and cellular neuroscience, which are broadly defined.

Letters of recommendation are required at the time of application. Candidates should submit with their application contact information for three references who are either experts holding ladder faculty positions or highly accomplished senior researchers from corporations or research institutes.

Please include the following items as part of your application:

• Cover letter describing research interests and relevant experience.
• Summary of research experience and interests. (Max 2 pages)
• Name and contact information for 3 references.

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