HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomedical Informatics; Farhat Lab

HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomedical Informatics (Farhat Lab)

School: Harvard Medical School

Department/Area: Biomedical Informatics

The Farhat Lab in the Department of Biomedical Informatics is seeking a highly motivated “dry lab” postdoctoral research fellow interested in pursuing innovative studies in the field of infectious disease genomics and its translation to the clinic. The research aims to enhance our understanding of the biology of M. tuberculosis infections and identify molecular markers for diagnosis and surveillance. This position provides outstanding opportunities for continued scientific development and for contributing to pioneering research.

Specifically, the fellow will apply as well as develop code to process and analyze mycobacterial molecular and phenotype data, including code that is production‑ready for dissemination to other laboratories and for diagnostic use, and the management of large‑scale data. They will join a team of computational and experimental postdoctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students, and a software and web engineer.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Applied Math, or related field.
• Strong coding/computing skills.
• Familiarity or strong interest in the analysis of pathogen genomic/molecular data.

Additional qualifications and skills are encouraged (not listed).

• CV
• Research summary of 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.
• A note with the names and contact information for three people who have agreed to serve as references.

Please submit application documents through the ARIeS portal. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis or on Month DD, YYYY. Selected candidates will be invited for in‑person interviews involving a research presentation on past work.

Expected dates:
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.

Heather Viana
10 Shattuck St
Boston, MA 02115

Contact Email: vard.edu

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