HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in the Harvard-MIT Center for Regulatory Science

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Title HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in the Harvard-MIT Center for Regulatory Science School Harvard Medical School Department/Area HiTS Position Description

We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Harvard-MIT Center for Regulatory Science at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The work of the Center, directed by Dr. Florence Bourgeois, is focused on the regulation of medical products by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the evidence used to support regulatory decisions. Through its Clinical Evidence Evaluation and Communication Unit, the Center conducts empirical and policy-relevant research on the strength of the clinical evidence underlying drug and biologic approvals, the design and completion of FDA-required postmarket studies, and how information about benefits, harms, and uncertainty is communicated to clinicians, patients, and payers. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates and postdoctoral fellows who are interested in these or related fields, particularly those who may bring a new technology, method, or perspective to bear on the work of the Center. We are especially interested in candidates with strong quantitative, data-analytic, and writing skills who are eager to apply these abilities to questions in regulatory science, pharmaceutical policy, and the evidentiary basis of medical product regulation.

The successful candidate will work with Dr. Florence Bourgeois and Unit collaborators to develop an independent research project within the scope of the Center's research program. In addition to carrying out data-driven and policy-relevant research, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the writing of grants and manuscripts, participate in mentoring of team members as needed, and otherwise contribute to overall Unit operations and a collaborative, interdisciplinary research 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.

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 areas such as health policy, health services research, epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, economics, pharmacy, medicine, or related fields

Additional Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and programming skills, including proficiency in R, Python, or similar languages, and experience working with large or complex datasets
• Interest or experience in regulatory science, pharmaceutical or health policy, clinical evidence evaluation, or the analysis of regulatory and clinical documents; familiarity with large language models or natural language processing is 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

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 reference

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

Expected Dates

• Application deadline: September 15, 2026
• Start date: The position is expected to start on or around January 4, 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

200 Longwood Ave, ARM 109, Boston, MA 02115

Contact Email hits_hr@hms.harvard.edu Salary Range

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.

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

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

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

Optional Documents

• Publication