Postdoctoral Fellow

　　Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)

　　Boston, MA

　　Desired: Molecular Biology Spectroscopy

　　Position title: Postdoctoral Fellow/Associate

　　Position type: Full-time.

　　Position available: Immediately

　　Position description:

　　The Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, is looking for applicants for Post-doctoral positions for DOD funded projects directed by Dr. Lilit Garibyan and Dr. Rox Anderson. We are looking for highly motivated postdoctoral fellows who will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing experimental protocols and working with animal models ranging from mice, rats and swine. Our research is focused on developing innovative and device-based therapies for the treatment of coronary artery/vascular disease . An important part of the research projects in which the candidates will be involved are focused on investigating adipocyte tissue interaction with surrounding vessels, muscles and nerves.

　　Required skills:

　　PhD in Molecular Biology or Cell Biology or Neuroscience or related fields

　　Experience working with mouse, rat or swine models

　　Strong molecular biology skill and experience with molecular biology techniques

　　Ability to work independently

　　Sound verbal and written communication skills in English

　　About the Wellman Center:

　　The Wellman Center for Photomedicine, located at the Massachusetts General Hospital, is a large multidisciplinary group of scientists dedicated to biomedical actions, innovations and use of light. Major research topics include biomedical optics, vital imaging and diagnostic spectroscopy, mechanisms of laser-tissue interactions, laser surgery innovation, photoactivated drug design and photodynamic therapy, mechanisms of skin photoaging, ultraviolet photobiology of skin, transcutaneous drug delivery and development of novel therapies for various human diseases.

　　Contact Information:

　　Please send a cover letter along with CV to Dr. Lilit Garibyan directly at lgaribyan@mgh.harvard.edu .

　　Qualifications

　　Education: PhD in Molecular Biology or Cell Biology or Neuroscience or related field

　　Experience: Experience working with mouse, rat or swine models

　　EEO Statement Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

　　Primary Location: MA-Boston-MGH Main Campus

　　Work Locations:

　　MGH Main Campus

　　55 Fruit Street

　　Boston 02114

　　Job: MD/PHD/Fellows/ PostDocs

　　Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)

　　Schedule: Full-time

　　Standard Hours: 40

　　Shift: Day Job

　　Employee Status: Regular

　　Recruiting Department: MGH Wellman Center for Photomedicine

　　Job Posting: Oct 31, 2018