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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 interesting in solving tough problems in neural interfacing.
Required Qualifications:
• A PhD in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomaterials, and/or Neuroscience
• Extensive experience with at least two of the following: electrophysiology, rodent experimentation, programming of controllers, neuroprosthetics or neuromodulators, surgical reconstruction, neural interfacing models
• Track record of disseminating research through impactful publications and presentations
• 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 lab administration and project reporting
○ Additional qualifications:
Experience in tissue culture, neuromuscular diseases, neuromodulation technologies, biomechanics, human studies
○ Deadline for application: July 15, 2023
○ Expected Start Date: September, 2023
● Contact Information/Contact Email: Liz Palomino – lpalomino@seas.harvard.edu
● Number of Positions: 2
● At least 2-3 references
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
○ 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, Biomaterials, and/or Neuroscience
Additional Qualifications
• Extensive experience with at least two of the following: electrophysiology, rodent experimentation, programming of controllers, neuroprosthetics or neuromodulators, surgical reconstruction, neural interfacing models
• Track record of disseminating research through impactful publications and presentations
• 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 lab administration and project reporting
• Experience in tissue culture, neuromuscular diseases, neuromodulation technologies, biomechanics, human studies
Special Instructions
Harvard University continues to place the highest priority on the health, safety and wellbeing of its faculty, staff, and students, as well as the wider community. Please note that all new faculty and other employees will be required to provide confirmation of primary series COVID -19 vaccination upon hire, as detailed on our COVID -19 Vaccine Requirement Webpage (https://huhs.harvard.edu/covid-19-vaccine-requirement-faqs) . Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. Additional information regarding this requirement, exemptions, verification of vaccination status, and other related policies and resources may be found on the University’s COVID -19 Information Website (https://huhs.harvard.edu/covid-19-information#gsc.tab=0) .
Contact Information
Liz Palomino – lpalomino@seas.harvard.edu
Contact Email lpalomino@seas.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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Supplemental Questions