HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Cell Biology

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Title HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Cell Biology School Harvard Medical School Department/Area Cell Biology Position Description

We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Farnung lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The work of the Farnung lab is focused on transcription, DNA replication, and epigenetics. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates who are interested in these or related fields, 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. Farnung to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab's research focus. In addition to carrying out wet lab 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.

Salary and Benefits

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 https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines-policies.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in such as structural biology or biochemistry or related fields
• We are specifically looking for Ph.D. that have experience with cryo-EM

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

Required documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research for 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.
• Note with names and contact information for three people who have agreed to serve as your references

Please submit application documents through the ARIeS portal. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Selected candidates will be invited to in-person interviews that include a research presentation on past work.

Expected Dates:

• Application deadline: November 3, 2026
• Start date: The position is expected to start on or around January 11, 2027, with some flexibility.
• 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.

Contact Information

Lucas Farnung

Harvard Medical School

Department of Cell Biology

240 Longwood Ave.

Boston, MA 02115

Contact Email Lucas_Farnung@hms.harvard.edu Salary Range

Salary and Benefits

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 https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines-policies.

Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Allowed 3 Keywords

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Note

Optional Documents

• Publication