The Fishman Lab invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position. Our goal is to discover signals that flow from internal organs to the brain – what parameters are sensed, by what cells, and to what end, in terms of maintaining constancy of the internal environment. We focus in particular upon the heart and cardiovascular system, using the transparent larvae of the zebrafish. The heart, like all internal organs, has its own local mini-brain. This local network is connected to the autonomic nervous system, known to register external threats and internal challenges, such as hypotension and hypoxia. Projects range across a host of technologies, including single cell transcriptional analysis, in vivo neuronal activity monitoring, transgenesis, optogenetics, patch clamp analysis, electron microscopy and expansion microscopy.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research in the heart and cardiovascular system of zebrafish.
- Publish and present research findings in high-quality scientific journals and conferences.
- Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students on interdisciplinary research projects.
- Contribute to the preparation of research proposals.
- Participate in teaching and mentoring activities for undergraduate and graduate students.
Basic Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in a relevant field
- Demonstrated record of research achievement.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Additional Qualifications
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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.
Special Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and two to three references’ names and contact information. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For more information, please visit our website or contact the department directly.
Please note: This position is contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance.
