Summary:
The Lahav lab at Harvard Medical School is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate how cancer and healthy cells respond to irradiation and DNA-damaging drugs using quantitative live-cell imaging at the single-cell level.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Systems Biology, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Research Area | Systems Biology |
| Start Date | On or after June 1, 2026 |
| Duration | One-year term with possibility of extension |
| Salary Range | $72,000 – $77,500 |
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in Biology, Biophysics, Biomedicine, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience with and imaging mouse models.
- Experience in harvesting tissues and performing in vivo and ex vivo tissue imaging (e.g., organotypic slice cultures, intravital imaging, and ex vivo tissue imaging).
- Candidates with both experimental and computational expertise in single-cell imaging are especially encouraged to apply.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will work alongside Dr. Lahav to:
- Develop an independent research project within the lab’s focus.
- Apply for fellowship funding.
- Contribute to the writing of grants and manuscripts.
- Participate in teaching and mentoring lab members as needed.
- Enhance the overall collaborative environment of the lab.
How to Apply:
- Prepare the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research summary of PhD work
- Cover letter expressing your interest in the lab and initial ideas for new research directions or projects you could undertake
- Names and contact information for three references
- Submit your application through the ARIeS portal.
Last Date to Apply:
May 1, 2026
For any inquiries, please contact the SB Hiring Team at lahav_office@hms.harvard.edu.
