Postdoctoral Fellow in the Capellini Laboratory of Developmental and Evolutionary Genetics in Cambridge, Massachusetts at Harvard University
Job Description
| Title | Postdoctoral Fellow in the Capellini Laboratory of Developmental and Evolutionary Genetics |
|---|---|
| School | Faculty of Arts and Sciences |
| Department/Area | Postdocs-Science |
| Position Description | The Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Evolutionary and Developmental Genetics Laboratory of Dr. Terence D. Capellini. The focus of the position will be to study the genetic and developmental basis of human-specific adaptations and disease. The laboratory focuses on musculoskeletal adaptations in humans and primates, including the identification of causal genetic variants that mediate human phenotypes. It uses functional genomic, targeted genetic, and computational approaches, including bioinformatics, human and mouse tissues, and in vitro human-cell models, to investigate the effects of genetic variation on human biology. This is an initial one-year appointment, expected to begin in winter 2027, with the possibility of annual renewal contingent on satisfactory performance, continued funding, and required approvals. The research will take place in the Evolutionary and Developmental Genetics Laboratory directed by Dr. Capellini and located in the Peabody Museum on Harvard University’s Cambridge, Massachusetts campus. |
| Basic Qualifications | A doctoral degree is required for this position. |
| Additional Qualifications | Preferred qualifications include experience in developmental genetics, functional genomics, evolutionary developmental biology, mouse developmental biology, and/or human evolutionary genetics. |
| Special Instructions | Please submit a letter of interest, an updated CV, and the names of three references. Evaluation will begin at the time the advertisement is placed and will continue until the position is filled. |
| Contact Information | Professor Terence Capellini |
| Contact Email | tcapellini@fas.harvard.edu |
| Salary Range | $67,600-$80,000 Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field. |
| Minimum Number of References Required | 3 |
| Maximum Number of References Allowed | 3 |
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