2025-04-17
Harvard University
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Cambridge
Massachusetts
02163
United States
Harvard University
Title: Postdoctoral position in Developmental Mechanobiology
School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department_Area: Rowland Institute at Harvard
Position Description: We are seeking a curious and imaginative Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team investigating fundamental mechanisms of developmental biology. Our lab focuses on understanding cellular and molecular processes that drive the pseudostratified architecture found in epithelial tissues, and how the architecture is exploited for various functions such as morphogenesis, organ development, and tissue fate. We use diverse model organisms to build a fundamental understanding of pseudostratified architecture.
As a postdoctoral fellow, your key responsibilities will involve conducting independent research on mechanobiology of the nucleus in pseudostratified epithelial architecture, and its role in tissue behavior. It will also involve use of advanced live imaging, genetic manipulations, computational modeling, and mentoring junior team members. A successful candidate will have opportunities to publish findings in high-impact journals, present in international conferences, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams within and outside the lab.
Basic Qualifications: PhD in Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, or related fields.
Strong background in cell biology, different types of fluorescent imaging, and organoid culture required.
Experience with model organisms (e.g., mouse, zebrafish, Drosophila, etc.) is a plus.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, mentoring and teamwork skills required.
Special Instructions: Please send a SOP , CV and recommendation letters. The SOP should highlight your past experience, how it makes you suitable for the role, and idea that you would like to pursue in the lab that aligns with the research direction of the lab.
Contact Information: Purnati Khuntia,
Rowland Institute at Harvard, 52 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Contact Email: purnati_khuntia@fas.harvard.edu
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: 2
Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3
Keywords: Development, Mechanobiology, Stem cell Organoid culture
Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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