Postdoctoral Fellow in Molecular Biology (Harvard University)

School: Harvard Medical School Department/Area: Harvard Program in Therapeutic Science Position Description This Post-Doctoral Fellow position is part of broader efforts to transform how cancers are classified, diagnosed, and treated through multiplexed tissue imaging, spatial multi-omics, and AI-driven analytics. The successful candidate will: Lead projects aimed at dissecting molecular and cellular mechanisms governing tumor progression, therapeutic response, and immune evasion across diverse cancer types, including rare and understudied malignancies. Conduct innovative studies to advance the molecular and spatial understanding of cancer. Contribute to the development of image-based diagnostics and precision oncology strategies. Publish findings in high-impact journals and present at national and international meetings. Basic Qualifications Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, or a closely related field, with strong emphasis on cancer research. Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology techniques and omics technologies. Experience with imaging technologies and computational data analysis preferred. Strong publication record and evidence of research independence. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Additional Qualifications / Application Materials Applicants must provide: Curriculum Vitae (CV) Cover letter highlighting research interests and experience Contact information for three references Contact Information Principal Investigator: Sandro Santagata, MD, PhD Email: ssantagata@bwh.harvard.edu Salary Postdoctoral fellow salaries follow the HMS Postdoctoral Fellow scale, viewable at: HMS Postdoctoral Guidelines EEO / Non-Discrimination Commitment Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world and strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Harvard’s policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter List of References Optional documents may also be submitted as relevant. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

School: Harvard Medical School
Department/Area: Harvard Program in Therapeutic Science

Position Description

This Post-Doctoral Fellow position is part of broader efforts to transform how cancers are classified, diagnosed, and treated through multiplexed tissue imaging, spatial multi-omics, and AI-driven analytics.

The successful candidate will:

Lead projects aimed at dissecting molecular and cellular mechanisms governing tumor progression, therapeutic response, and immune evasion across diverse cancer types, including rare and understudied malignancies.
Conduct innovative studies to advance the molecular and spatial understanding of cancer.
Contribute to the development of image-based diagnostics and precision oncology strategies.
Publish findings in high-impact journals and present at national and international meetings.

Basic Qualifications

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, or a closely related field, with strong emphasis on cancer research.
Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology techniques and omics technologies.
Experience with imaging technologies and computational data analysis preferred.
Strong publication record and evidence of research independence.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Qualifications / Application Materials

Applicants must provide:

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Cover letter highlighting research interests and experience
Contact information for three references

Contact Information

Principal Investigator: Sandro Santagata, MD, PhD
Email: ssantagata@bwh.harvard.edu

Salary

Postdoctoral fellow salaries follow the HMS Postdoctoral Fellow scale, viewable at: HMS Postdoctoral Guidelines

EEO / Non-Discrimination Commitment

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world and strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.

Harvard’s policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy.