Postdoctoral Fellow in Biology

Harvard University

Institution: Harvard Medical School (Oyler-Yaniv Lab)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Position Type: Full-time, 1-year term (possible extension)
Salary: $72,000 – $77,500/year (based on years post-PhD)

Overview

The Oyler-Yaniv Lab focuses on how cytokines contribute to the self-organization of immune cell niches. The lab integrates experimental and systems biology approaches to understand immune regulation in health and disease.

The postdoctoral fellow will develop an independent research project within the lab’s scope while collaborating with senior scientists. Responsibilities include experimental work, grant writing, manuscript preparation, protocol development, mentoring, and contributing to lab operations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute independent research projects within the lab focus

  • Conduct experiments using mouse models of immune activation, autoimmunity/allergy, or infection

  • Perform immune cell isolation, in vitro culture, and standard immunological assays (ELISA, cell activation/killing)

  • Utilize flow cytometry and/or microscopy

  • Apply for fellowship funding and contribute to grant/manuscript writing

  • Maintain lab protocols and ensure rigorous data quality and record-keeping

  • Mentor and teach lab members

  • Contribute to a collaborative and positive lab environment

Basic Qualifications

  • PhD or MD/PhD in immunology, virology, microbiology, systems biology, biophysics, or related fields

  • Experience with mouse models of immune activation, autoimmunity/allergy, or infection

  • Flow cytometry and/or microscopy experience

  • Experience in immune cell isolation and in vitro culture

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills; aligned with lab core values

Preferred / Additional Qualifications

  • Experience with standard in vitro immunological assays (ELISA, cell killing/activation)

  • Open-minded and eager to learn new techniques and model systems

Application Instructions

Required Documents:

  1. Curriculum Vitae

  2. Statement of Research (PhD work)

  3. Cover Letter describing interest in the lab and potential research directions

  4. Names and contact information for 3 references

Optional Documents: Publications

Submission Portal: ARIeS portal
Deadline: February 1, 2026
Start Date: Around June 1, 2026 (flexible)

Contact:
SB Hiring Team – jennie_epp@hms.harvard.edu

Duration & Benefits

  • Initial term: 1 year, possible extension based on performance and funding

  • Benefits eligible as a Harvard postdoctoral fellow

  • Represented by Harvard Academic Workers (HAW) – UAW for collective bargaining

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