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GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: A Research Laboratory Technician position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Marc Wein in the Endocrine Unit at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). This is a full-time position, and the primary responsibility is to assist in ongoing research studies under the supervision of a Principal Investigator in the Endocrine Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital. The MGH Endocrine Unit is a leader in investigating, diagnosing and treating disorders of bone and mineral metabolism, thyroid diseases and general endocrine conditions. Responsibilities include collection of and accurate recording of procedures and results, maintenance of databases used in the lab, ordering necessary reagents to conduct experiments, and participation in joint upkeep of the lab. This position requires a person who has Bachelor of Science degree in molecular/cell biology, biochemistry or a related field, pays attention to details, is capable of working independently under close supervision after initial training, possesses good verbal and written communication skills, and works well as part of a team. Work is reviewed regularly with the Principal Investigator who is available to troubleshoot problems.

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GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: A Research Laboratory Technician position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Murat Bastepe in the Endocrine Unit at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). This is a full-time position, and the primary responsibility is to assist in ongoing research studies under the supervision of a Principal Investigator in the Endocrine Uni. The MGH Endocrine Unit is a leader in investigating, diagnosing and treating disorders of bone and mineral metabolism, thyroid diseases and general endocrine conditions. Responsibilities include collection of and accurate recording of procedures and results, maintenance of databases used in the lab, ordering necessary reagents to conduct experiments, and participation in joint upkeep of the lab. This position requires a person who has Bachelor of Science degree in molecular/cell biology, biochemistry or a related field, pays attention to details, is capable of working independently under close supervision after initial training, possesses good verbal and written communication skills, and works well as part of a team. Work is reviewed regularly with the Principal Investigator who is available to trouble shoot problems.

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The Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Evolutionary and Developmental Genetics Laboratory of Dr. Terence D. Capellini.  The focus of the position will be to study the genetic and developmental basis of human-specific adaptations and disease.  While the lab primarily concentrates on skeletal adaptations in humans and primates, an important research focus is to identify causal genetic variants that mediate human phenotypes resulting from more recent selection. The lab uses a variety of experimental and computational tools, such as functional genomics (e.g., ATAC-seq), developmental genetics in the mouse (e.g., CRISPR-Cas9), and in vitro methods on human cells, to explore the consequences of genetics variants on human biology. 

The research will take place in the Evolutionary and Developmental Genetics Laboratory directed by Dr. Capellini and located in the Peabody Museum on Harvard University’s Cambridge, Massachusetts campus. A doctoral degree is required for this position. Desired qualifications include research in developmental genetics, functional genomics, evolutionary developmental biology, mouse developmental biology and/or human evolutionary genetics.  

Please submit a letter of interest, an updated CV, and the names and email addresses of three references to Terence Capellini at tcapellini@fas.harvard.edu.  Evaluation will begin at the time this advertisement is posted and will continue until the position is filled.

The lab’s website is: http://projects.iq.harvard.edu/evolutionary_genetics/home

Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.