Wade Harper

Harvard Medical School is advertising a Postdoctoral Fellow in Cell Biology in the Harper lab in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The lab works at the intersection of protein and organelle quality control , the ubiquitin system , and autophagy , with a strong focus on how these pathways shape neurodegenerative disease . Research themes include molecular pathways involved in organelle repair after damage, especially the endolysosomal system and mitochondria , as well as protein interaction networks in dynamic organelles and how familial mutations contribute to diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s . The position is with Dr. Wade Harper , who will work with the selected candidate to develop a project within the lab’s research scope. The role is salaried and benefits eligible, and the candidate is expected to apply for fellowship funding, contribute to grants and manuscripts, and participate in teaching, mentoring, and lab operations. Eligibility: Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in Cell or Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or related fields. Helpful experience includes mass spectrometry, protein purification, gene editing/cell engineering, and structural biology. How to apply: Submit materials through the ARIeS portal. Required documents include a CV, statement of research, cover letter describing your interest and initial project ideas, and contact information for three references. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.