Postdoctoral Fellows – Computational Biology & Genomics: The Park Laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School invites applications for multiple Postdoctoral Fellow positions. These roles provide a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in computational biology, cancer genomics, neurogenetics, and epigenetics. Successful candidates will develop and apply innovative algorithms to whole-genome sequencing data, work in a collaborative and supportive environment, and have the opportunity to work with top-tier biologists and researchers in the Harvard medical area.
Summary Table:
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Designation | Research Fellow |
| Research Area | Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genomics |
| Location | Department of Biomedical Informatics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA |
| Application Deadline | Open until filled |
| Start Date | Immediate openings available |
| Type | Full-time, Postdoctoral |
Designation:
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Research Areas:
Applicants may focus on one or more of the following research areas:
- Identification of mosaic mutations in non-tumor cells for lineage tracing
- Development of algorithms for structural variant analysis from WGS data
- Mutational signature analysis in cancer and brain samples
- Repetitive element analysis (e.g., transposable elements, tandem repeats)
Location:
Department of Biomedical Informatics
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Eligibility / Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
- Strong programming and communication skills
- Prior experience in high-throughput sequencing data analysis is highly desirable
- Candidates without bioinformatics experience but with a strong background in quantitative disciplines (mathematics, physics, statistics) will also be considered
Job Description:
Postdoctoral Fellows will:
- Join a highly collaborative team of computational biologists
- Develop and apply computational methods for analyzing genome sequencing data
- Contribute to projects in cancer genetics, neurogenetics, and epigenetics
- Work closely with leading biologists in a world-class research environment
- Gain experience and mentorship conducive to academic advancement—many past fellows have secured faculty positions, including at Harvard
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) – Include “[POSTDOC]” and your full name in the subject line
- Research Statement (optional but encouraged) – Demonstrate expertise and research interest in relevant areas
Send applications via email to: [Insert application email address here] (Note: Email address not provided in original text. Please insert if known.)
Last Date to Apply:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
