HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Systems Biology

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

We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Klein lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston Massachusetts. The work of the Klein lab is focused on revealing the molecular and environmental rules governing cell fate decisions in development and cell differentiation. We develop technologies to generate statistical data sets that make these problems tractable, as well as computational tools and laws governing biological system behavior. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates who are interested in these or related fields, particularly those with quantitative and experimental backgrounds in stem cell and developmental biology, or in statistical physics, biophysics, or in experimental method development including genomics and microfluidics.

The successful candidate will work with Dr. Klein to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab's research focus. 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

• Ph.D. in areas such as systems biology, stem cell/developmental biology, biophysics, computational genomics, microfluidics, or related fields.

Additional Qualifications Special Instructions

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 three people who have agreed to serve as a reference

Please submit application documents through the ARIeS portal. Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Selected candidates will be invited for in-person interviews involving a research presentation on past work.

Expected Dates

• Application deadline: 8-1-2026
• Start date: The position is expected to start on or around 9-1-2026 with some flexibility.
• Duration: This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, renewable on an annual basis, contingent upon satisfactory work performance, research program needs, and continued availability of funding. Extensions are common and expected for postdocs who are performing well and whose research contributions align with ongoing lab goals.

Contact Information

SB Hiring Team

200 Longwood Avenue

Armenise Building 623

Boston MA, 02115

Contact Email sysbio@hms.harvard.edu Salary Range

$72,000 - $77,500

Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post PhD, can be found at https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines.

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.

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.

Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Allowed 5 Keywords

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

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

Optional Documents

• Publication