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Title	Postdoctoral Research Fellow
School	Harvard Medical School
Department/Area	Immunology
Position Description	We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Kasper lab in the Department of Immunology at Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. The work of the Kasper lab is focused on host-microbiome interactions. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates who are interested in this field, particularly those who may bring a new technology or perspective to bear on the work in the lab. Our lab has a leadership role in this exciting area and is developing collaborations on host-microbiome interactions, microbial chemistry, and cancer immunology. We would like to hire a postdoctoral fellow with experience in designing, conducting, and analyzing in vivo mouse studies to investigate immune dynamics across homeostasis and disease, including subcutaneous, colonic, and rectal tumor models relevant to immunotherapy research. Experience with plasmid cloning, bacterial genetic manipulation, including work with both facultative and strict anaerobic bacterial species, is highly encouraged. The successful candidate will work to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab’s research. 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. Required documents: CV Research summary of PhD work Cover letter describing your interest in the lab and initial ideas for new research directions or projects you could undertake in the lab. Names and contact information for 1-2 people who have agreed to serve as a reference
Basic Qualifications	PhD and/or MD in immunology, cell biology, or a related field and experience working with mouse models.
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Special Instructions	Questions can be directed to David Lucas at the email address below. Please do not contact the PI directly.
Contact Information	David Lucas, PhD Harvard Medical School Department of Immunology 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Room 1050 Boston, MA 02115
Contact Email	david_lucas@hms.harvard.edu
Salary Range	Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post PhD, can be found at https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines
Minimum Number of References Required	1
Maximum Number of References Allowed	4
Keywords	immunology, microbiology, microbiome

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