Position Details Title: Associate in Systems Biology School: Harvard Medical School Department/Area: Systems Biology Position Description We invite applicants for an Associate position in the Kirschner Lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The Kirschner Lab investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying cell behavior, development, and disease, with active projects spanning quantitative cell biology, gene-editing approaches, and the application of molecular techniques to fundamental biological questions. We welcome applications from recent or upcoming Bachelor’s-level graduates with strong hands-on laboratory experience who are eager to contribute to a collaborative research environment. The candidate will work with Dr. Marc Kirschner and senior lab members to support ongoing research projects within the scope of the lab’s interests. In addition to carrying out bench research — including molecular cloning, cell culture, and gene-editing experiments — the candidate will be expected to: Maintain detailed laboratory records. Assist with experimental design and data analysis. Contribute to manuscript preparation as appropriate. Participate in lab meetings and journal clubs. Otherwise contribute to overall lab operations and a collaborative research environment. The individual will participate in group meetings and collaborate in writing papers and reports to funding agencies. They will attend seminar series within HMS and take part in the scientific and intellectual life of the lab and Harvard Medical School. The candidate will work in close collaboration with lab members and staff within the Systems Biology department. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences, biotechnology, or related quantitative field required. Additional Qualifications (Not specified.) Special Instructions Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting 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. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination. Contact Information Address: 200 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115 Harvard Medical School Department of Systems Biology @ Warren Alpert Building 561 Contact Email: meghan_vanorden@hms.harvard.edu Salary Range $60,000–$70,000 References Minimum Number of References Required: 3 Maximum Number of References Allowed: (Not specified.) Keywords (Not specified.) EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting 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. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Optional Documents Statement of Research Publication Publication 2 Other If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

Position Details

Title: Associate in Systems Biology

School: Harvard Medical School

Department/Area: Systems Biology

Position Description

We invite applicants for an Associate position in the Kirschner Lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Kirschner Lab investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying cell behavior, development, and disease, with active projects spanning quantitative cell biology, gene-editing approaches, and the application of molecular techniques to fundamental biological questions.

We welcome applications from recent or upcoming Bachelor’s-level graduates with strong hands-on laboratory experience who are eager to contribute to a collaborative research environment.

The candidate will work with Dr. Marc Kirschner and senior lab members to support ongoing research projects within the scope of the lab’s interests.

In addition to carrying out bench research — including molecular cloning, cell culture, and gene-editing experiments — the candidate will be expected to:

Maintain detailed laboratory records.
Assist with experimental design and data analysis.
Contribute to manuscript preparation as appropriate.
Participate in lab meetings and journal clubs.
Otherwise contribute to overall lab operations and a collaborative research environment.

The individual will participate in group meetings and collaborate in writing papers and reports to funding agencies. They will attend seminar series within HMS and take part in the scientific and intellectual life of the lab and Harvard Medical School.

The candidate will work in close collaboration with lab members and staff within the Systems Biology department.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences, biotechnology, or related quantitative field required.

Additional Qualifications

(Not specified.)

Special Instructions

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting 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.

Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

Contact Information

Address:

200 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

Harvard Medical School
Department of Systems Biology @ Warren Alpert Building 561

Contact Email: meghan_vanorden@hms.harvard.edu

Salary Range

$60,000–$70,000

References

Minimum Number of References Required: 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed: (Not specified.)

Keywords

(Not specified.)

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.