Post-Doctoral Fellow in Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Balskus Lab)

Position Details

• Title: Post-Doctoral Fellow in Chemistry and Chemical Biology
• Lab: Balskus Lab
• School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
• Department/Area: Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Position Description The Balskus Lab invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position. Our group investigates how microbes and microbiomes function at the molecular level by integrating microbiology and chemistry. We develop and apply new approaches to link key metabolic activities in complex microbial communities to specific microbes genes and enzymes to uncover the functions of uncharacterized genes in microbiome sequencing data and to discover new microbial metabolites. With potential applications in human health, agriculture, and the environment, we also elucidate the biological consequences of microbial metabolism in host-associated microbiomes and design strategies to selectively perturb microbial activities.

The successful Postdoctoral candidate will have a strong scientific skill set for conducting research at the intersection of chemistry and chemical biology, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills aligned with the labs research focus.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct research in chemistry, chemical biology, biology, and/or microbiology.
2. Publish and present research findings in high-quality scientific journals and conferences.
3. Collaborate with faculty researchers and students on interdisciplinary research projects.
4. Contribute to the preparation of research proposals.
5. Participate in teaching and mentoring activities for undergraduate and graduate students.

Basic Qualifications

1. A Ph.D. in a relevant field.
2. Demonstrated record of research achievement.
3. Strong written and oral communication skills.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Qualifications

• Special Instructions: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a brief research proposal, and two to three references (names and contact information).
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.microbialchemist.com or contact the department directly.

Please note: This position is contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance.

Contact Information Joseph Lavin Associate Director of Academic Affairs Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology Harvard University 12 Oxford Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Contact Email: lavin@chemistry.harvard.edu

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000. Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training, or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

Minimum Number of References Required: 2 Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3

Keywords: chemical biology, chemistry, microchemistry, biology

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Applicant Documents

• Required Documents:
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research
• Optional Documents: None listed