Postdoctoral Fellowship (27) at Harvard University, United States
Harvard University, United States invites online Application for various Postdoctoral Fellowship in their different Departments. We are providing a list of Postdoc Fellowship positions available at Harvard University, United States.
Eligible candidate may Apply as soon as possible.
(01) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: HMS – Postdoctoral Fellow in Systems Biology
We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Paulsson lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston Massachusetts. The work of the Paulsson lab is focused on methods for single cell biology, as well as antimicrobial resistance in bacterial infections. 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, particularly around the interface between microscopy and omics-like assays.
The successful candidate will work with Dr. Paulsson to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab’s research focus. In addition to carrying out bench research on RNa assays and microscopy for various organisms, 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.
Postdoc summary/title: Postdoctoral position in AI for Engineering Applications
The Computational Science and Engineering Laboratory at Harvard University invites applications for postdoctoral position at the interface of scientific Computing and Artificial Intelligence for applications pertaining to fluid mechanics of turbulent and environmental flows starting September 1, 2025, or as soon thereafter as possible. The position is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for two additional years. The candidate will work closely with Professor Petros Koumoutsakos cse-lab.harvard.edu.
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: HMS – Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomedical Informatics (DBMI)
We invite applicants for a Berkowitz postdoctoral fellow position in the Kohane Lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates who are interested in collaborative research across multiple institutions, access to cutting-edge computational resources, and a strong focus on translational impact.
The successful candidate will work with Dr. Kohane to develop and receive research training within the scope of the lab’s research focus for the improvement of healthcare universally. In addition to carrying out research, the position is intended to provide training to facilitate your transition to the next stage of your career. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in conferences, propose new directions and projects, 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.
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Neurobiology (Bean Lab)
We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Bean lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The work of the Bean lab is focused on drug discovery in the area of developing ion channel pharmacology for treating pain, epilepsy, and other neurological disorders. We welcome applications from candidates holding a PhD in Neuroscience or Pharmacology who are interested in these or related fields, particularly those who may have experience in drug discovery using patch clamp electrophysiology or who can bring a new technology or perspective to bear on the work in the lab. The work is based on electrophysiological recordings using the patch clamp technique to characterize function of ion channels and interactions of novel compounds with ion channels in both heterologous expression systems and in native neurons.
The successful candidate will work with Dr. Bean and a team of postdoctoral researchers in the Bean lab to do early-stage drug discovery to find novel compounds to treat pain, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis by modulating the function of particular ion channels. The work will be based on electrophysiological studies of ion channels using patch clamp electrophysiological recordings of both cloned ion channels in heterologous expression systems and of native ion channels in enzymatically isolated neurons. In addition to carrying out bench research using electrophysiological recording, the successful candidate will be expected to help generate new cell lines with heterologous expression of ion channels, work closely with medicinal chemists to use structure-activity data to design new compounds, 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.
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Neurobiology (Goodrich Lab)
We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Goodrich lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The work of the Goodrich lab is focused on the development and function of auditory circuits in mice. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates who are interested in this or related fields, particularly those who may bring a new technology or perspective to bear on the work in the lab. Successful applicants will have completed research projects into the electrophysiological properties of auditory brain-stem neurons and how those properties are established by combinations of ion channels.
The successful candidate will work with Dr. Goodrich to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab’s research focus. 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.
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Neurobiology (Gu Lab)
We invite applicants for a training grant support-postdoctoral fellow position in Gu lab at Harvard Medical School and Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Boston Massachusetts. The work of the Gu lab is focused on understanding the cellular and physiological mechanisms underlying the unique neurovascular interactions including the blood-brain barrier and neurovascular coupling, and harnessing these discoveries for therapeutics. 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. Gu to develop a mentored research project within the scope of the lab’s research focus. 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, and participate in discussions and present results to Dr. Gu and other members of the lab on a regular basis. Additionally, postdocs will prepare presentations or posters to discuss results in department-wide seminars and at scientific conferences or workshops
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Weatherhead Scholars Program – Sang Kee Kim Postdoctoral Fellowship in International Affairs of East and Southeast Asia
The Weatherhead Scholars Program at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs invites applications for the 2027–2028 Sang Kee Kim Postdoctoral Fellowship, a one-year, residential opportunity for early-career scholars in the social sciences whose research focuses on East Asia and Southeast Asia (excluding Japan and China).
The Sang Kee Kim Postdoctoral Fellow will join a multidisciplinary cohort—including other postdoctoral fellows, visiting faculty and practitioner fellows—in residence at Harvard for the academic year. The program fosters a dynamic intellectual community through a weekly seminar, professional development workshops, and engagement with the broader Weatherhead Center and Harvard communities. Fellows are expected to be on campus from late August through mid-May and to participate actively in program activities. The Postdoctoral Fellow may be invited to teach a Harvard class during the course of their appointment.
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Weatherhead Scholars Program – Moulay Hicham Alaoui Postdoctoral Fellowship in Climate and Environmental Studies
The Weatherhead Scholars Program at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs invites applications for the 2027–2028 Moulay Hicham Alaoui Postdoctoral Fellowship, a one-year, residential opportunity for early-career scholars in the social sciences whose research focuses on climate and/or environmental issues in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The Moulay Hicham Alaoui Postdoctoral Fellow will join a multidisciplinary cohort—including other postdoctoral fellows, visiting faculty and practitioner fellows—in residence at Harvard for the academic year. The program fosters a dynamic intellectual community through a weekly seminar, professional development workshops, and engagement with the broader Weatherhead Center and Harvard communities. Fellows are expected to be on campus from late August through mid-May and to participate actively in program activities.
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Weatherhead Scholars Program Postdoctoral Fellowship in International Affairs
The Weatherhead Scholars Program at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs invites applications for its 2027–2028 Postdoctoral Fellowship, a one-year, residential opportunity for early-career scholars working on international, comparative, transnational, or global issues in the social sciences.
Postdoctoral Fellows join a multidisciplinary cohort—including visiting faculty and practitioner fellows—in residence at Harvard University for the academic year. The program fosters a dynamic intellectual community through a weekly seminar, professional development workshops, and engagement with the broader Weatherhead Center and Harvard communities. Fellows are expected to be on campus from late August through mid-May and to actively participate in program activities. The Postdoctoral Fellow may be invited to teach a Harvard class during the course of their appointment.
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: HMS – Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomedical Informatics (HIDIVE Lab)
Join our team of researchers, engineers, and designers to shape a future in which humans and AI collaborate to solve the most challenging biological and medical problems!
The HIDIVE Lab in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School is conducting research at the interface human and artificial intelligence. We create methods and tools that enable humans and machines alike to interact with and generate insights from biomedical data. In our work, we combine state-of-the-art biomedical informatics, data visualization, and AI/ML techniques across the full spectrum of biomedical data. An overview of recent publications of the lab can be found on Google Scholar.
We value diverse viewpoints, creative thinking, and bold initiative in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary work environment. The HIDIVE Lab has an international reputation for creating high-impact data visualization tools, and we are driven to solve the most challenging design and engineering problems where biomedical data, humans, and AI meet. We would love to have you on our team!
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral Fellow Elya Lab
The Elya lab seeks to understand the mechanistic bases of behavior modification of fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) by the fungal pathogen Entomophthora muscae from molecules to circuits. There are open opportunities to work in project areas related to (i) identifying molecular and genetic effectors that give rise to fungal-induced summiting behavior, (ii) developing experimental techniques to alter E. muscae gene expression and achieve transgenic manipulation, (iii) determine the role of host and fungal circadian clocks in manipulated phenotypes.
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Neurobiology (Ginty Lab)
The Ginty Laboratory in the Department of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School utilizes mouse genetics, molecular biology, histological and behavioral approaches and electrophysiology to understand neurobiological mechanisms of touch and pain. We are seeking a motivated and creative Postdoctoral Scientist to join our dynamic, cross-disciplinary team. This role focuses on understanding how the somatosensory system has evolved to detect, process, and relay information from the body’s surfaces into the central nervous system. The overarching goal is to leverage cutting-edge molecular data, tools, and approaches to describe the diversity of somatosensory neuron repertoires across mice and other mammals, in part by generating new tools for genetic access to these cell-types for anatomical, physiological, and behavioral characterization. The position involves designing and executing experiments, overseeing undergraduate researchers, and collaborating closely with the PI and other lab members in a fast-paced, discovery-driven environment.
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral Fellow – AI in Synthetic Biology and Drug Discovery
The Wyss Institute’s mission is to transform healthcare and the environment by emulating the way nature builds. We harness the imagination of academia and the focus of industry to translate ground-breaking technologies into commercial products that solve big problems. We support research that universities, companies, and venture capital firms don’t fund because they view it as too risky. We prefer to use the word “challenging,” and we love challenges. For more information, discover our technologies, catch up on our recent news, or watch our latest videos.
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: HMS – Postdoctoral Fellow in Genetics_Yankner lab
We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in Yankner lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston Massachusetts. The work of the Yankner lab is focused on uncovering the cellular and molecular mechanisms driving cognitive decline and neurodegenerative processes. 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. Yankner to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab’s research focus. In addition to carrying out 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.
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: HMS – Postdoctoral Fellow Specialist in Genetics_Sinclair lab
We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Sinclair Lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston Massachusetts. The work of the Sinclair Lab is focused on analyzing large-scale biological datasets to identify key molecular pathways that contribute to aging processes and resilience. 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. Sinclair to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab’s research focus. In addition to carrying out 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.
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: HMS – Postdoctoral Fellow in Genetcs
We are seeking a highly motivated post-doc trainee to join Dr. Norbert Perrimon’s group in the Program of Genetics at Harvard Medical School. Perrimon lab is actively generating data sets of omics scale and this position will involve working with other post-doc trainees in the lab who are responsible of design and generating such datasets. In addition, this position involves working with DRSC/TRiP functional genomics core, a multi-disciplinary team of biologists, software engineers and bioinformaticians as we develop and leverage technological breakthroughs to explore the biology of complex systems. Principal Responsibilities include 1.) Design and implement reusable bioinformatics analysis pipelines for processing RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq, genomics and proteomics data. Develop novel algorithms and integrated data visualization applications when existing software packages are not available or are not adequate. 2.) Apply computational, statistical, and AI/ML approaches to uncover biological insights and support functional discovery by analyzing multi-omics datasets eg. genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and related datasets. 3.) Help develop custom databases, web portals and pipelines for managing raw and processed experimental data as well as reagent identification/designs. 4.) Collaborate closely with Investigator and lab members on research projects including defining the scope of the collaboration, researching the scientific topics and implementing the appropriate bioinformatics solutions that meet project timelines. Coordinate and collaborate with other bioinformaticians, biostatisticians, information technology professionals, and interdepartmental project teams. 5.) Properly document the procedures used in computational analysis, provide the summary reports of results, and contribute to grant and manuscript writing.
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Evolution, Gene Regulation and Venomics
Are you ready to dive into groundbreaking research at the intersection of marine biology, development, evolutionary science, and venom biology? Join Professor Mandë Holford at Harvard University for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-impact, large-scale project investigating the evolution of cephalopods and their fascinating venom systems!
As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you’ll be at the forefront of a cutting-edge study that seeks to unravel the evolution of cephalopod posterior salivary glands and venom gene families. This interdisciplinary role will allow you to apply phylogenetic, molecular, and morphological analysis techniques to explore how venom has evolved in marine mollusks.
Your work will span from the field to the lab, including:
Sample collection from diverse, extant marine species (yes, that means some museum and fieldwork!).
Comparative analysis using advanced computational tools and wet lab techniques.
Hands-on dissections of invertebrates for anatomical and physiological studies.
Leading data analysis, contributing to research dissemination, and mentoring lab members along the way.
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral Specialist – Health Services
This role will involve intensive analysis of claims data and related large administrative datasets to support policy-relevant research related to mental health and addiction services utilization and the provision of primary care services to the elderly Medicare population. Experience working with Medicaid and/or Medicare data, a deep understanding of analytical methods and statistics, and advanced programming skills are therefore desired. The role will also involve serving as an author on selected publications, as well as preparation of graphical displays of results and manuscripts for publication.
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Research Fellow in Global Mental Health Implementation Science
We invite applicants for a postdoctoral research fellow position in the Mental Health for All Lab (MHFAL) at the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The work of the MHFAL lab is focused on the generation of knowledge and its effective utilization with the goal of contributing to the reduction of the global burden of suffering from mental health problems through novel approaches such as digital technology or task-sharing for scale-up of proven interventions.
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.
A key focus for this position will involve supporting the scientific and research activities for studies focused on leveraging innovative digital technologies for scaling up proven psychosocial interventions across underserved settings globally, with emphasis in India and the United States. These research efforts involve participating in the development, evaluation, and implementation of task-shared mental health services in primary care settings and other community settings, with particular focus on serious mental illness, including schizophrenia disorders and bipolar disorder.
The successful candidate will work with Dr. John Naslund to implement a project in India focused on using digital technology to support the implementation of proven interventions aimed at promoting the functioning and recovery among individuals living with serious mental illness and their families. Thesuccessful candidate will be expected to travel regularly to the project sites, engage in fieldwork, and work collaboratively with a large group of project stakeholders and investigators. In addition to carrying out mental health implementation research, the successful candidate will be expected to apply for fellowship funding, contribute to the writing of grants and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication, present research findings at conferences and scientific meetings, participate in teaching and mentoring of lab members as needed, and otherwise contribute to overall lab operations in a collaborative environment.
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Language Development Research
Dr. Elika Bergelson and the Bergelson Lab in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Cognitive and Developmental Psychology, with a focus on early language. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be involved in our research on understanding the early cognitive and linguistic skills that underly improvements in word learning and other aspects of language development in the first few years of life. This will primarily involve collecting, analyzing, and writing up experimental data collected in the lab that links different aspects of early skills within and across children, over infancy and toddlerhood. The goal is to build a mechanistic account of how infants become better language learners. The Postdoctoral Fellow will also have the opportunity to develop their own ideas in establishing new collaborative projects building on our ongoing work.
The Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University seeks outstanding postdoctoral applicants with expertise in immunology and computational biology, specifically bulk/single cell sequencing and AI/ML workflows, to join an interdisciplinary team of biologists and engineers to leverage in vitro organ-on-a-chip (Organ Chip) microfluidic culture systems and injectable formulations to study and model adaptive immunity in female reproductive tract cancers. The position is within a team lead by Dr. Don Ingber and Dr. Girija Goyal which is developing model systems and AI tools to help pharma and regulatory authorities make better decisions and therapies to treat these diseases. In addition to contributing to or leading the publication of research articles, this role provides the opportunity to present your research to regulatory agencies, investors, pharma companies etc. This role may also provide the opportunity to join a spin-out company as part of the founding team.
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Susan Peters, PhD, in the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow to join the Center for Work, Health, & Well-being (the Center), a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Total Worker Health® Center of Excellence. The Center’s research focuses on policies, programs, and practices that improve working conditions and support employee safety, health, and well-being.
This position will begin as soon as an appropriate candidate is identified, with the possibility of annual renewal, depending on progress and available funding. We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow with a background in occupational health and well-being, with strong experience in quantitative research, data management, data analysis, and writing for publications. This fellowship will include mentored research and related activities focused on the Center’s Thriving Workers, Thriving Workplaces Study. There may also be opportunities to collaborate across other Center studies and the Center’s Outreach Core which is responsible for translating our research into practice.
For more than a decade, the Center has been studying the concept of thriving from work, building on many years of research on worker well-being. Grounded in our research, well-being theory, and current evidence, Dr. Susan Peters has led research in the development, validation and implementation of a model, theory, and measurement of Thriving from Work, a composite integrated well-being construct that encapsulates how the experience of work and working conditions has a positive influence on the well-being of workers, not only at work but also in their lives outside of work. Future research will focus on advancing the theory and measurement of thriving from work, conducting research to evaluate the determinants of thriving from work and its relationship with key organizational enterprise outcomes (such as turnover and productivity). Research will also be focused on the future of work, such as the implementation of AI in the workplace, and its impact on worker health and well-being.
The successful candidate will be a self-motivated and organized researcher who can manage multiple projects and competing deadlines while also thriving as part of a collaborative, multi-institution team. We are looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor complex findings for academic, organizational, and lay audiences. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as the role involves building and sustaining relationships with collaborators, study partners, Center investigators, and participating organizations. The ideal candidate brings intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, sound judgment, and a problem-solving orientation, along with the adaptability to navigate an evolving research agenda, including emerging issues. They will be receptive to feedback and committed to their own professional growth, and they will demonstrate the initiative and interpersonal maturity needed to mentor and support junior team members and research assistants.
The postdoctoral fellow will contribute to Center research activities such as completing systematic and scoping literature reviews; statistical analyses including item response theory, structural equation modeling, multivariate and multi-level analyses; managing large datasets, including data collection, cleaning, maintenance, and psychometric testing; leading and contributing to peer-reviewed journal publications; publishing and presenting findings to a wide variety of audiences using different methods; activities to translate research to practice; grant writing; and may also include mentoring research assistants and student team members.
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: HMS – Postdoctoral Fellow in Cell Biology
We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Harper lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. Our laboratory works at the intersection of protein and organelle quality control, the ubiquitin system, and autophagy and its role in neurodegenerative disease. Through this systematic view, we seek to answer fundamental questions in cell biology and biochemistry: What are the molecular pathways that contribute to organelle repair in response to damage, with a primary focus on the endolysosomal system and mitochondria? What are the protein interaction networks that make up dynamic organelles? How to familial mutations in key organellar systems promote diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease?
The successful candidate will work with Dr. Wade Harper to develop a research project within the scope of the lab focus. In addition to carrying out 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, and contribute to overall lab operations and a collaborative environment.
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: HMS – Postdoctoral Fellow in Systems Biology
We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Klein lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston Massachusetts. The work of the Klein lab is focused on revealing the molecular and environmental rules governing cell fate decisions in development and cell differentiation. We develop technologies to generate statistical data sets that make these problems tractable, as well as computational tools and laws governing biological system behavior. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates who are interested in these or related fields, particularly those with quantitative and experimental backgrounds in stem cell and developmental biology, or in statistical physics, biophysics, or in experimental method development including genomics and microfluidics.
The successful candidate will work with Dr. Klein to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab’s research focus. In addition to carrying out 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.
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: HMS – Postdoctoral Fellow in BCMP, del Mármol Lab
We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the del Mármol lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The del Mármol lab seeks to decipher the molecular logic of olfaction, focusing on the study of odorant receptors in arthropods like mosquitos. Using an interdisciplinary range of approaches such as cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), electrophysiology, computational modeling, and behavioral studies, projects in the lab aim to elucidate molecular basis of odorant recognition, discrimination, and specificity. More information about the lab and specific research areas can be found at https://delmarmol.hms.harvard.edu/research. 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. del Mármol to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab’s research focus. 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.
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: U.S. Health Equity Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The Department of Global Health and Social Medicine stands out for its unique biosocial, interdisciplinary approach to research and training and its unique focus on improving global health delivery and promoting health equity worldwide. Problems of health equity are biosocial phenomena and addressing them requires insights from both the biological and social sciences. Our department faculty are trained in disciplines including anthropology, history, sociology, economics, ecology, epidemiology, implementation science, and bioethics. Department faculty use tools and insights from these disciplines to understand how poverty and inequality affect health care access and outcomes. In collaboration with community-based and other clinical organizations, department faculty apply these understandings to develop and evaluate interventions that improve health care delivery and close gaps in health equity.
In memory of the late Professor Paul Farmer, the department established a postdoctoral fellowship to support research fundamental to health equity that is rooted in the biosocial, interdisciplinary approach that Professor Farmer modeled. Fellows will be early-career researchers who will spend two years based in the department. Their primary responsibility will be to pursue an original research project of their own design to advance a more equitable and efficient U.S. health care system. We seek fellows whose field research sites will be in low-income settings. Fellows will be assigned two mentors. The primary mentor will be a Global Health and Social Medicine faculty member who has overlapping research expertise or interest in the area of the Fellow’s proposed research topic. The co-mentor will be a faculty member either from within the department or from another Harvard University school and department, who specializes in the field most relevant to the selected fellow’s proposal. In addition to a fellowship stipend, research and professional development funding will be available.
Postdoctoral fellows will pursue projects investigating critical issues such as expanding access to care, strengthening health systems, and testing community-based interventions—all with the goal of informing scalable changes that could benefit millions of Americans.
The aim of this program is to expand the pool of talented academic leaders equipped to conduct research that advances health equity using the frames of social medicine. Fellows will be mentored to pursue the next phase of their careers. They will have the opportunity to participate in all department seminars alongside faculty and other trainees, as well as career-development workshops at Harvard Medical School.
Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Lynch Family Foundation Health Equity Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The Department of Global Health and Social Medicine stands out at Harvard University for its unique biosocial, interdisciplinary approach to research and training and its focus on improving health delivery and promoting health equity worldwide. Problems of health equity are biosocial phenomena and addressing them requires insights from both biological and social sciences. Our department faculty are trained in disciplines including anthropology, history, sociology, economics, ecology, epidemiology, implementation science, and bioethics. Department faculty use tools and insights from these disciplines to understand how poverty and inequality affect health care access and outcomes. In collaboration with community-based and other clinical organizations, department faculty apply these understandings to develop and evaluate interventions that improve health care delivery and close gaps in health equity.
In memory of the late Professor Paul Farmer, the department established a post-doctoral fellowship to support research fundamental to health equity that is rooted in the biosocial, interdisciplinary approach that Professor Farmer modeled. Fellows will be early-career researchers who will spend two years based in the department. Their primary responsibility will be to pursue an original research project of their own design. We seek fellows whose field research sites will be in low-income settings of the Global South. Fellows will be assigned a mentor: a department faculty member who has overlapping research expertise or interest in the area of the Fellow’s proposed research topic. In addition to a fellowship stipend, research funding and professional development funding will be available.
The aim of this program is to expand the pool of talented academic leaders equipped to conduct research that advances health equity using biosocial, interdisciplinary approaches that are core to social medicine. Fellows will be mentored to pursue the next phase of their careers. They will have the opportunity to participate in department seminars alongside faculty and other trainees as well as career-development workshops at Harvard Medical School.
Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Established in 1636 and named for its first benefactor, clergyman John Harvard, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and among the most prestigious in the world.
The Massachusetts colonial legislature, the General Court, authorized Harvard’s founding. In its early years, Harvard College primarily trained Congregational and Unitarian clergy, although it has never been formally affiliated with any denomination. Its curriculum and student body were gradually secularized during the 18th century, and by the 19th century, Harvard had emerged as the central cultural establishment among the Boston elite. Following the American Civil War, President Charles William Eliot’s long tenure (1869–1909) transformed the college and affiliated professional schools into a modern research university; Harvard became a founding member of the Association of American Universities in 1900. James B. Conant led the university through the Great Depression and World War II; he liberalized admissions after the war.
The university is composed of ten academic faculties plus the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Arts and Sciences offers study in a wide range of academic disciplines for undergraduates and for graduates, while the other faculties offer only graduate degrees, mostly professional. Harvard has three main campuses: the 209-acre (85 ha) Cambridge campus centered on Harvard Yard; an adjoining campus immediately across the Charles River in the Allston neighborhood of Boston; and the medical campus in Boston’s Longwood Medical Area. Harvard’s endowment is valued at $41.9 billion, making it the largest of any academic institution. Endowment income helps enable the undergraduate college to admit students regardless of financial need and provide generous financial aid with no loans.[ The Harvard Library is the world’s largest academic library system, comprising 79 individual libraries holding about 20.4 million items.
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