Therapeutics Graduate Program Curriculum Fellow
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Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. Once you apply through the portal, please email cfp@hms.harvard.edu to alert the hiring team that you've applied.
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Title | Therapeutics Graduate Program Curriculum Fellow |
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School | Harvard Medical School |
Department/Area | Therapeutics Graduate Program |
Position Description | The Harvard Medical School Curriculum Fellows Program (HMS CFP) welcomes applications for a Therapeutics Graduate Program Curriculum Fellow (TGP CF) for the HMS Therapeutics Initiative and the HMS Office for Research Operations and Global Programs. This postdoctoral program targets early-career scientist-educators, emphasizing curriculum development, teaching, and educational programming in the biological and biomedical sciences. The TGP Curriculum Fellow collaborates with a diverse cohort of Curriculum Fellows, leveraging individual expertise while closely engaging with Harvard Medical School faculty and administration to craft, implement, and assess evidence-based graduate training. Fellows benefit from mentorship and career guidance, nurturing their growth as educators and facilitating success across various education-focused careers. Further details are available on our website (https://curriculumfellows.hms.harvard.edu/). The mission of the Therapeutics Graduate Program (TGP) is to: (1) provide students with the intellectual, scientific, laboratory, computational, and professional skills needed to excel in academic and industrial careers related to therapeutics discovery and development; (2) create and sustain a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and engaged community of students and faculty with shared interests in therapeutics; and (3) provide a safe, respectful, and stimulating environment for training and professional development. Our program opens doors to well-paid jobs and leadership trajectories in pharmacological sciences and drug discovery research in academia and industry. The CF will report directly to and receive mentorship from Dr. David Golan, Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, George R. Minot Professor of Medicine, and HMS Dean for Research Operations and Global Programs, and Dr. Aimee Hollander, the Curriculum Fellows Program Director.
The primary responsibilities of the TGP Curriculum Fellow are expected to include:
Additionally, the TGP Curriculum Fellow will have specific responsibilities to the CFP:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates are expected to have a PhD or equivalent degree in biomedical sciences, preferably related to therapeutic science, pathophysiology, pharmacology, or disease-related research along with teaching experience. Candidates who are currently finishing their doctoral work but have not yet graduated are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will be evaluated based upon their:
The ideal start date for this Curriculum Fellow is approximately early-mid June, 2024. This is a hybrid position and the candidate will be expected to work in person on the HMS campus in Boston, MA 2-3 days per week. The CF appointment is renewable annually for a maximum of three years and is non-tenure-track.
Application Deadline & Instructions:
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. Once you apply through the portal, please email cfp@hms.harvard.edu to alert the hiring team that you’ve applied.
Below are the required application materials needed to apply:
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Basic Qualifications | Candidates are expected to have a PhD or equivalent degree in biomedical sciences, preferably related to therapeutic science, pathophysiology, pharmacology, or disease-related research along with teaching experience. Candidates who are currently finishing their doctoral work but have not yet graduated are encouraged to apply. |
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Special Instructions | |
Contact Information | Bethany Krevat Curriculum Fellows Program Coordinator |
Contact Email | cfp@hms.harvard.edu |
Equal Opportunity Employer |
We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture (https://hr.fas.harvard.edu/inclusive-culture) of faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations. We appreciate and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals.
Harvard Medical School Mission and Community Values: https://hms.harvard.edu/about-hms/campus-culture/mission-community-values-diversity-statement
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 |
Keywords | therapeutics, biomedical science, Biological Chemistry, biochemistry, Molecular Pharmacology, teaching, faculty, postdoc, curriculum |
Supplemental Questions
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How did you hear about this position?
- Academic Careers online
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- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Harvard Department Website
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- HigherEdJobs
- Inside Higher Ed
- Nomination Letter
- Professional Conference
- Professional Organization or Listserv
- Referred by a colleague
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Will you hold a doctoral degree by the date indicated in the job advertisement?
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- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy