HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Cell Biology in Cambridge, Massachusetts at Harvard University
Job Description
| Title | HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Cell Biology |
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| School | Harvard Medical School |
| Department/Area | *** |
| Position Description | We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Liberles lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The work of the Liberles lab is focused on mechanisms of body-brain communication. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates who are interested in these or related fields, particularly those who may have experience with molecular and genetic approaches to study neuroscience and physiology. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Liberles to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab’s research focus. In addition to carrying out bench research, the successful candidate will be expected to apply for fellowship funding, contribute to the writing of grants and manuscripts, participate in teaching and mentoring of lab members as needed, and otherwise contribute to overall lab operations and collaborative environment. 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 |
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| Additional Qualifications | If visa sponsorship is needed, Harvard retains the discretion to determine which visa status is appropriate and whether a visa sponsorship application will ultimately be submitted, including payment of any applicable fees. |
| Special Instructions | Required documents:
Please submit application documents through the ARIeS portal. Applications will be considered on November 14, 2026. Selected candidates will be invited for in-person interviews involving a research presentation on past work. Expected Dates
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| Contact Information | Dr. Stephen Liberles |
| Contact Email | stephen_liberles@hms.harvard.edu |
| Salary Range | 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. |
| Minimum Number of References Required | 3 |
| Maximum Number of References Allowed | 3 |
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