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Postdoc Position

Post-Doctoral Fellow in Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Liau Lab)

Deadline
Mar 25, 2027
Closing in 157 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
None
Reference
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Posted Sep 26, 2026
Offered salary$67,600-$80,000

About the role

Position

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Title Post-Doctoral Fellow in Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Liau Lab)
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Position Description The Liau Lab invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position. The Liau Lab studies the molecular mechanisms underpinning biological processes, cancer mutations, and drug mechanism of action using chemical biology and genomics. We are collaborative and multidisciplinary, combining organic chemistry, cell and molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and large-scale genetic screening in our research approach.
Basic Qualifications 1. A Ph.D. in a relevant field2. Demonstrated record of research achievement.3. Strong written and oral communication skills.4. Ability to work independently
Additional Qualifications


Special Instructions Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a brief research proposal, and two to three references’ names and contact information. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

For more information, please visit our website at liaulab.com or contact the department directly.
Please note: This position is contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance.
Contact Information Joseph Lavin
Associate Director of Academic Affairs
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Harvard University
12 Oxford Street
Cambridge MA 02138
Contact Email [email protected]
Salary Range $67,600-$80,000, Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field
Minimum Number of References Required 2
Maximum Number of References Allowed 3
Keywords chemistry, chemical biology, genomics

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Statement of Research
Optional Documents

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