Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department_Area: Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
Position Description: A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Mansi Srivastava, in the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. The Srivastava Lab aims to understand genetic and epigenetic mechanisms driving regeneration and stem cell biology, with a particular for on whole-body regeneration in the three-banded panther worm, Hofstenia miamia .
The opening is for a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in some of the following areas: RNA biology including microRNAs, functional studies of microRNA biology, post-transcriptional regulation, bioinformatics, and genomic analyses. All candidates must have received a Ph.D. in a relevant field. The postdoc will be based at the Northwest Laboratories of Harvard University and have access to all the resources available through the Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Department. The position is available for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal for a second or third year, and will include a competitive salary and full benefits.
Interested candidates please contact Mansi Srivastava at mansi@oeb.harvard.edu. Applications should include: a cover letter, a brief description of past research accomplishments and future research goals, CV, and contact information for three references.
Basic Qualifications: Ph. D. in biology, genetics, evolutionary biology, or related field.
Additional Qualifications: A successful applicant will have some of the following:
-Extensive independent research experience
-Creativity and independence
-Genetic or molecular lab experience
-Bioinformatics, or statistical genetics experience
-Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Special Instructions: Application review will begin on July 24, 2024, and will continue until position is filled. Application should include:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Brief description of past research accomplishments and future research goals.
4. Names and contact information of 3 references
Contact Information: Contact Dr. Mansi Srivastava (mansi@oeb.harvard.edu) with questions regarding the position or the application process.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
Minimum Number of References Required: 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed: 5
Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).