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Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Molluscan Cell Biology, Cell Line Development, and Organoid Engineering School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Position Description
The Holford Laboratory at Harvard University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an innovative research program focused on the development of novel molluscan cell lines and organoid systems. This exciting position offers the opportunity to pioneer cellular platforms for marine invertebrate biology, environmental adaptation, and biotechnology applications.
We seek an ambitious and creative scientist with expertise in cell culture, cell line engineering, organoid development, and experimental cell biology. The successful candidate will play a leading role in establishing and optimizing long-term molluscan cell culture systems and advancing next-generation in vitro models for fundamental and translational research.
Position Description
As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you'll be at the forefront of a cutting-edge study that seeks to unravel the regulation and function of cephalopod and conoidean venom glands and venom gene families. This interdisciplinary role will allow you to apply cell biology, molecular biology, and developmental analysis techniques to explore how venom is developed and expressed in marine mollusks and translate biological insights into robust experimental platforms for drug discovery, disease modeling, and translational research.
The Lab:
This is not just any lab-it's a place where the wonders of the marine world meet the power of modern science. You'll be working alongside a team dedicated to advancing our understanding of novelty and complex traits. The ideal candidate will be someone who can not only contribute to the project but also bring their own unique ideas and perspectives to the table.
Position Details:
Duration: 1 year with the possibility of extension up to 3 years based on performance.
Start Date: September 1st, 2026.
Location: Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.
Basic Qualifications
Additional Qualifications
A creative mind with a passion for curiosity-driven innovative research, fieldwork, and scientific discovery. You'll thrive in a collaborative, dynamic lab environment where intellectual exploration and innovation are at the core of everything we do.
Special Instructions
Submit the following materials to be considered for this exciting opportunity:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Earliest start date September 1, 2026.
Contact Information
Professor Mandë Holford
Contact Email holfordlab@fas.harvard.edu Salary Range
$67,600-$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 3 Maximum Number of References Allowed 5 Keywords
Cell biology, postdoctoral scholar, organoid technologies, marine molluscan venoms
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