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Posted: 17-Oct-25
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Internal Number: 15325
School: Harvard Medical School
Department/Area: ***
Position Description:
We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Sinclair Lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston Massachusetts.
The Sinclair lab is known for their work on genes and small molecules that delay or reverse aging. They have identified a new approach to safely reverse the age of tissues and used it to restore the vision of old mice, a study that was recently on the cover of Nature. The lab has a wide range of expertise and interests, including cancer, neurodegeneration, blindness, diabetes, and muscle degeneration. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates who are interested in these or related fields, particularly those who may bring a new technology or perspective to bear on the work in the lab.
The successful candidate will work with Dr. David Sinclair to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab's focus on aging, genetics, and epigenetic reprogramming. In addition to carrying out bench research involving genetics and genomics, molecular and cellular biology techniques, epigenetics, and small animal husbandry, the successful candidate will be expected to apply for fellowship funding, contribute to the writing of grants and manuscripts, and participate in the mentoring and training of lab members as needed. The candidate will also contribute to the development and application of new approaches to safely reverse aging and treat both rare and common diseases, while actively supporting the collaborative and innovative environment of the lab.
Salary and Benefits
The Sinclair lab is known for their work on genes and small molecules that delay or reverse aging. They have identified a new approach to safely reverse the age of tissues and used it to restore the vision of old mice, a study that was recently on the cover of Nature. The lab has a wide range of expertise and interests, including cancer, neurodegeneration, blindness, diabetes, and muscle degeneration. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates who are interested in these or related fields, particularly those who may bring a new technology or perspective to bear on the work in the lab.
The successful candidate will work with Dr. David Sinclair to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab's focus on aging, genetics, and epigenetic reprogramming. In addition to carrying out bench research involving genetics and genomics, molecular and cellular biology techniques, epigenetics, and small animal husbandry, the successful candidate will be expected to apply for fellowship funding, contribute to the writing of grants and manuscripts, and participate in the mentoring and training of lab members as needed. The candidate will also contribute to the development and application of new approaches to safely reverse aging and treat both rare and common diseases, while actively supporting the collaborative and innovative environment of the lab.
Salary and Benefits
This position is salaried and benefits eligible. Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post PhD, and benefits can be found at https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines.
With this appointment, you are represented by the Harvard Academic Workers (HAW) – UAW for purposes of collective bargaining and matters affecting your compensation and working conditions.
Basic Qualifications:
- Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies:
- A Ph.D. in genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, genomics, neuroscience, systems biology, or related.
- Strong scientific knowledge of molecular and cellular biology, genetics and epigenetics or neuroscience.
- Experience with small animal husbandry.
- Outstanding personal initiative and creativity.
- Ability to interpret complex data sets and design subsequent experiments.
- Excellent teamwork, time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary, fast- paced, results-oriented environment.
- Talent in presenting data to a multidisciplinary audience in a clear and cohesive manner.
- Ability to meet deadlines and multitask efficiently is a must
Contact Information:
Genetics Hire Team; Luis Rajman; NRB-931C NRB building, 77 Ave Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115
Contact Email: luis_rajman@hms.harvard.edu
Special Instructions:
Required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research for 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.
- Note with names and contact information for three people who have agreed to serve as your reference
Please submit application documents through the ARIeS portal. Applications will be considered 10/29/2025. Selected candidates will be invited for in-person interviews involving a research presentation on past work.
Expected Dates
- Application deadline: 10/31/2025– at least 15 business days after posting
- Start date: The position is expected to start on or about 2/2/2026 with some flexibility.
- Duration: This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance, business need, and continued funding to support the position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy.
About Harvard University
Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. The University, which is based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, has an enrollment of over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Harvard has more than 360,000 alumni around the world. The University has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a truly global education. Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
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