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: Curriculum Vitae Statement of Research (PhD work) Cover Letter describing interest in the lab and potential research directions 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 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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:

Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Research (PhD work)
Cover Letter describing interest in the lab and potential research directions
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

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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