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Harvard University Postdoctoral Fellow - Neural Engineering at Harvard BIONICs Lab in Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Title Postdoctoral Fellow - Neural Engineering at Harvard BIONICs Lab
School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Department/Area Bioengineering
Position Description
We are looking to hire 2 postdoctoral fellows who are motivated, hard working, and creative scientists, engineers, and/or doctors! The lab is committed to fostering lifelong learners in an environment that is diverse, inclusive and respectful. Learn more about our lab here: https://bioniclab.seas.harvard.edu/
We are recruiting fellows from diverse backgrounds interested in solving tough problems in neural interfacing.
Deadline for application: Feb 15, 2024
Expected Start Date: April – July 2024
Supplemental Application Questions to Answer in your Cover Letter:
What sorts of projects would you like to carry out in the lab?
What are your greatest strengths and areas you would like to improve on?
Required Application documents
CV and 2-3 letters of recommendation
Application through website: https://bioniclab.seas.harvard.edu/
Recommended additional materials:
Cover letter (max 1 page)
Research statement (max 2 pages)
3 representative publications
Deck of slides (max 10) to describe prior research experience
Basic Qualifications
A PhD in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and/or Neuroscience
Extensive experience with at least two of the following: electrophysiology, rodent experimentation, programming of controllers, neuroprosthetics or neuromodulators, peripheral nerve surgery, neural interfacing models
Track record of disseminating research through impactful publications and presentations (at least 3 first author publications)
Desire to work in a multidisciplinary and diverse team environment
Desire to train and collaborate with PhD, MS, and undergraduate lab members
Willingness to participate in grant writing
Additional Qualifications
Experience in tissue culture, neuromuscular diseases, neuromodulation technologies, biomechanics, human studies
Special Instructions
Contact Information
Rebekah Keely - rkeely@g.harvard.edu
Contact Email rkeely@g.harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.
Minimum Number of References Required 2
Maximum Number of References Allowed 3
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