HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in BCMP, Adelman Lab

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Title HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in BCMP, Adelman Lab

School Harvard Medical School

Department/Area Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology

Position Description
We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Adelman lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.

The work of the Adelman lab is focused on the molecular study of transcriptional control mechanisms in development and disease.

The lab pioneered global study of RNA polymerase pausing during early transcription and has particular interest in investigating the complex interplay between DNA elements and transcriptional and chromatin remodeling machinery in gene regulation.

More information about the lab and specific research areas can be found at https://adelman.hms.harvard.edu/research.

We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates who are interested in these or related fields, particularly those who may bring a new technology or perspective to bear on the work in the lab.



The successful candidate will work with Dr. Adelman to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab’s research focus.

In addition to carrying out bench research, the successful candidate will be expected to apply for fellowship funding, contribute to the writing of grants and manuscripts, participate in teaching and mentoring of lab members as needed, and otherwise contribute to overall lab operations and collaborative environment.

Salary and Benefits

This position is salaried and benefits eligible.

Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post PhD, and benefits can be found at https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines.


With this appointment, you are represented by the Harvard Academic Workers ( HAW ) – UAW for purposes of collective bargaining and matters affecting your compensation and working conditions.


Basic Qualifications
Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in areas such as biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, or related fields


Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions
Required documents:


+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Summary of PhD research (Upload as Statement of Research)

+ Cover letter describing your interest in the lab and initial ideas for new research directions or projects you could undertake in the lab.

+ Document containing names and contact information for three people who have agreed to serve as your references (Upload as Note)


Please submit application documents through the ARIeS portal.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Selected candidates will be invited for in-person interviews involving a research presentation on past work.

This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance, business need, and continued funding to support the position.


Contact Information
240 Longwood Ave, Boston MA 02115


Contact Email karen_adelman@hms.harvard.edu

Salary Range
Postdoctoral fellow salary is determined by the number of years post PhD – please see https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines.


Minimum Number of References Required 0

Maximum Number of References Allowed 5

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