Independent Fellows in Synthetic Biology

Harvard University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Cambridge, MASSACHUSETTS
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Title Independent Fellows in Synthetic Biology
School Harvard Medical School
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Position Description
We are recruiting independent fellows to work on and/or develop exciting new research programs which harness the power of synthetic and systems biology to tackle real-world problems, including but not limited to: disease, climate, energy/food/fuel production, and sustainability.
The Synthetic Biology Initiative at Harvard Medical School provides an opportunity for exceptional early-career scientists to accelerate their entry into independent research by forgoing the traditional post-doctoral training period. Funds from the Synthetic Biology Initiative will support the fellow’s salary, benefits, and research expenses for an initial period of 2 years, with the potential for annual renewals up to a total of 5 years. Synthetic Biology Fellows will have the freedom to develop their research program independently and/or in collaboration with faculty and researchers across the Harvard ecosystem.
Fellows will be embedded within the Synthetic Biology Hive (synbiohive.org) directed by Professors Silver & Springer, where they will have access to technical, social, and professional support and resources. They will also have the opportunity to participate in the larger community of independent fellows (including the John Harvard Fellows, the Rowland Fellows, and the NSF-Simons QBio Fellows) who collectively represent a diverse cohort building innovative research programs across disciplines.
Basic Qualifications
Researchers should have completed a Ph.D. in a relevant field before starting their appointment.
Additional Qualifications
Appointments are available beginning on or after June 1, 2022. Recruitments will occur in several waves; we will accept applications on a rolling basis for the initial wave of fellows from now until Sept 1, 2022. If you have questions about whether to apply now or wait for a later wave, or anything else about the position, feel free to e-mail [email protected] .
Special Instructions
Please prepare the following materials: (1) Cover letter, (2) Curriculum Vitae, (3) Research Proposal (up to 5 pages), (4) Summary of previous research accomplishments (2-page limit), and (5) PDF’s of 3 of your publications. All files must be submitted electronically in PDF format. Formatting of all documents should be in 11 point font, single spaced, with one inch margins.
Letters of recommendation: During the application process, you will be asked to give the names and e-mail addresses of at least 3 referees who will be contacted automatically with a request to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidates’ application has been submitted. References must be received before your application can be considered. Please note, the application is considered complete only when at least 3 letters have been received.
Contact Information
Kelsey Foster (administrator)
200 Longwood Avenue
Warren Alpert Building 536
Boston, MA 02115
Contact Email [email protected]
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed 5
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