Postdoctoral Fellow in Santagata Lab (Harvard Program in Therapeutic Science) - Methods/Platform and Spatial Biology

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Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Santagata Lab (Harvard Program in Therapeutic Science) - Methods/Platform and Spatial Biology School Harvard Medical School Department/Area Harvard Program in Therapeutic Science Position Description

We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position inthe Santagata lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston Massachusetts. The work of the lab focuses on developing and applying multiplexed imaging, spatial multi-omics, and computational pathology approaches to understand how microenvironmental signals shape cell states in human disease, particularly cancer.

We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates and post-doctoral fellows who are interested in these or related fields, particularly those who may bring strong quantitative, computational, or physical science perspectives. Candidates with backgrounds in physics, applied mathematics, or computational sciences who are motivated to work at the interface of biology and medicine are especially encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will work with Dr. Santagata to develop an independent research program aligned with the labs focus on spatial biology and clinically relevant diagnostics. Current projects include understanding how metabolic gradients and chromatin states encode spatial information in tumors. In parallel, the lab is integrating advanced multiplexed imaging with computational pathology and quantitative morphology to define image-based biomarkers of tumor biology and therapeutic resistance. These efforts combine spatial profiling, pathology-informed feature extraction, and systems-level analysis to link molecular states with tissue architecture, enabling the development of interpretable, clinically relevant diagnostic and predictive frameworks. In addition to carrying out research, the successful candidate will be expected to apply for fellowship funding, contribute to the grant and manuscript writing, participate in mentoring and teaching within the lab, and contribute to a collaborative and 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 computational biology, systems biology, physics, applied mathematics, bioengineering, or related fields quantitative disciplines.
• Strong programming and computational skills (e.g., Python, C++, or similar), and experience with modeling, data analysis, or large-scale datasets
• Interest in transitioning quantitative approaches into biological or clinical research contexts

Additional Qualifications 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 beginning May 14, 2026. Selected candidates will be invited for in-person interviews involving a research presentation on past work.

Expected Dates

• Application deadline: May 30, 2026
• Start date: The position is expected to start on or around September 1, 2026 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

Tyson Schrader, Administrative Manager

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

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

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

Optional Documents

• Publication