HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Microbiology

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HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Microbiology

Harvard Medical School

Microbiology

We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Weingarten lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The laboratory works at the intersection of virology, synthetic biology, immunology, and bioinformatics to bioengineer high‑throughput methods that illuminate biological processes in hundreds of human pathogenic viruses. Through this systematic view, we seek to answer fundamental questions in virology:
What is the true coding capacity of viral genomes? How do viruses propagate so effectively while escaping immune detection? And how do viruses adapt their genomes to replicate in highly distinct environments?

The successful candidate will work with Dr. Weingarten Gabbay to develop a research project within the scope of the lab focus. In addition to carrying out research, the candidate will be expected to apply for fellowship funding, contribute to grant and manuscript writing, participate in teaching and mentoring lab members, and contribute to overall lab operations in a collaborative environment.

This position is salaried and benefits eligible. Salary is determined by the number of years post PhD. For details, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./guidelines
. With this appointment, you are represented by the Harvard Academic Workers (HAW) UAW for purposes of collective bargaining and matters affecting compensation and working conditions.

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology, or related fields

No additional qualifications listed.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research for PhD work
• Cover Letter describing interest in the lab and initial ideas for new research directions or projects
• Note with names and contact information for three references who have agreed to serve as references

Submit application documents through the ARIeS portal. Applications will be considered. Selected candidates will be invited for in‑person interviews involving a research presentation on past work.

• Final date to receive applications:
  February 1, 2026
• Start date:
  
  Expected around March 2, 2026 (with some flexibility)
• Duration:
  One‑year term position from date of hire, with possibility of extension contingent on work performance, business need, and continued funding.

Microbiology Hire Team
Email:
postdocvard.edu

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. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity 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.

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