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Harvard University TENURE-TRACK PROFESSOR IN LIFE SCIENCES in Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Title TENURE-TRACK PROFESSOR IN LIFE SCIENCES
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology
Position Description
Harvard’s Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology ( HSCRB ;http://hscrb.harvard.edu (http://hscrb.harvard.edu/faculty) ) is currently recruiting tenure-track faculty to join its interactive and multi-disciplinary research and teaching missions. Candidates with PhD, MD, or equivalent degrees, track-records of scientific accomplishments in life science-related fields, and innovative research plans are encouraged to apply.
Research in HSCRB spans broad areas of science including: developmental biology; organ repair and aging; technology and therapeutics development (e.g., -omics, gene editing, gene therapy); and genetic, epigenetic and biochemical mechanisms of disease. Current faculty leverage a range of model systems from axolotls to zebrafish to mice to human pluripotent stem cells and organoids, and the department embraces both fundamental discovery and translational research. HSCRB hosts three degree-granting programs: an AB in Human Development and Regenerative Biology, a PhD in Developmental and Regenerative Biology, and a joint MS/ MBA with Harvard Business School in Biotechnology: Life Sciences. HSCRB faculty interact extensively with other academic institutions and departments in the Boston area, including the Broad Institute, Kempner Institute, and Harvard-affiliated hospitals. We welcome applicants pursuing research in areas represented by our current laboratories (e.g., stem cell biology, developmental and aging biology, neurobiology, immunology, gene regulation) as well as new areas in which we are looking to grow (e.g., advanced computation, artificial intelligence, chemical biology, brain-body connection, integrated physiology, extreme biology).
The successful candidate will build their research program on Harvard’s Cambridge campus and benefit from state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, strong institutional and departmental commitment to career development, and a vibrant, collaborative scientific enterprise that brings together fundamental biology and medical science to create unique discoveries and educational opportunities. Appointments will be made at the academic rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, in accordance with the candidate’s experience and accomplishments. The appointee will teach and advise undergraduate and postgraduate students in multiple Harvard programs, both in classroom-based learning and through research mentoring. HSCRB celebrates the multiple dimensions of diversity that each member of our community offers, including diversity of background, perspective, and lived experience. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Candidates are welcome to reach out to the email listed below if they would like to discuss their candidacy prior to applying. Appointments are expected to begin on July 1, 2025, or soon thereafter.
Basic Qualifications
Candidates with PhD, MD, or equivalent degrees, track-records of scientific accomplishments in life science-related fields, and innovative research plans are encouraged to apply.
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
The following materials are required to complete your application and should be submitted through the ARIeS portal (https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/13991) by October 18, 2024.
Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement (3 pages. Figures are included in the page limit but references can be on a separate page). The research statement should outline the candidate’s long-term vision for research in their future laboratory, with an emphasis on visionary projects that have potential for substantial impact, and summarize the candidate’s prior work as evidence for their potential to execute this research.
Statement of Teaching and Mentoring (1-2 pages). The teaching portion of the statement should describe the candidate’s teaching philosophy and practices as well as their approach to creating a learning environment in which students are encouraged to ask questions and share their ideas. All faculty in HSCRB are expected to teach at least one full-semester course, and new faculty generally have the option to design a new course aligned with their interests and with the assistance of HSCRB’s education team. Existing HSCRB courses can be viewed at my.harvard.edu (search: SCRB and look at 100 and 200-level classes). The mentoring portion of the statement should include the candidate’s mentoring experience and ideas for fostering a laboratory environment where everyone can thrive.
Service Statement (1 page). Provide examples of activities or initiatives the candidate has led, catalyzed, or participated in to foster collaboration and idea exchange, promote scientific outreach, or create a supportive environment within their lab, department, program, institution, or the broader community.
Candidates for a tenure-track position must also submit names and contact information of 3-5 referees, who will be asked via a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate’s application has been submitted. Three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is considered complete only when at least three letters have been received. At least one letter must come from someone who has not served as the candidate’s undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral advisor. Recommendation letters are due October 25, 2024.
All applications and supporting materials should be submitted by October 18, 2024. Submitted materials must include the names and contact information of 3-5 referees. Letters of recommendation will be requested from referees via a system-generated email once the candidate’s application is complete and submitted, and all recommendation letters must be received no later than October 25, 2024. Candidates are strongly encouraged to communicate in advance with their letter writers to ensure timely submission of their letters. Please note that Harvard has additional open faculty searches. Candidates may apply to any or all open positions but must submit a separate application for each.
Contact Information
Candidates are welcome to reach out to the email listed below if they would like to discuss their candidacy prior to applying.
Contact Email HSCRB_search@fas.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.
The health of our community is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC -recommended vaccines.
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed 5
Keywords
associate, assistant, faculty, instructor, tenure track, professor, stem cell, regenerative biology, developmental biology, computational biology, AI, biology, biological sciences, life sciences, gene therapy, cell therapy, embryology, organoids, disease mechanisms, Boston, Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA, Northeast, New England
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