Independent Fellows in Quantitative Biology
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Title | Independent Fellows in Quantitative Biology |
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School | Faculty of Arts and Sciences |
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Position Description | We are looking for independent postdoctoral fellows to work at the interface between the life and mathematical sciences as part of Harvard’s Initiative in Quantitative Biology and its NSF/Simons Center for the Mathematical and Statistical Analysis of Biology. Funds from the Simons Foundation will support the fellow for three years. If their work is theoretical or computational, fellows can work fully independently, whereas if their work has an experimental component it will be located in the labs of one of the 21 faculty who are associated with the grant. We are especially interested in those whose graduate training is in mathematics and statistics and are interested in applying their knowledge and creativity to biological problems. These positions will be funded for 3 years. The program seeks to appoint researchers who have completed a Ph.D. within 18 months of their appointment. The appointment is expected to begin on or after January 1, 2020. This application is now open until filled. |
Basic Qualifications | Ph.D. (preferably in mathematics/statistics) obtained within the last 18 months. |
Additional Qualifications | Finalist will be required to attend a two day symposium and interview, on dates to be announced. |
Special Instructions | Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal: 1. Cover Letter During the application process, you will be asked to give the names and References must be received by the For further questions about the fellow search, please contact Christopher Doty at christopherdoty@fas.harvard.edu |
Contact Information | Christopher Doty |
Contact Email | quantbio@harvard.edu |
Equal Opportunity Employer | We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. |
Minimum Number of References Required | 3 |
Maximum Number of References Allowed | 3 |
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