Two postdoctoral positions are available in the Khurana laboratory (khuranalab.bwh.harvard.edu) at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital.
The Khurana laboratory uses cutting edge stem cell, genome-editing and in situ proteomic techniques to study the protein-misfolding pathologies that underlie neurodegenerative disease (Chung, Khurana et al. Science 2013). Additionally, we utilize insights from simple cellular models to focus our investigations, including baker’s yeast cells.
We are now expanding our toolkit in neuronal and glial models to execute genome-wide screens against protein toxicities in unbiased ways, and delineate the protein-protein interaction map of misfolding proteins. Our recent findings are also directing us to deeper investigation of perturbed mRNA biology in neurodegeneration.
We have openings for postdoctoral Fellows, and are keen to attract motivated, open-minded and collaborative applicants with experience in advanced cell culture and molecular biology techniques. Human stem cell experience and genome editing experience is preferred, but not necessary. We welcome enquiries from applicants who have additional experience with genetically tractable model organisms, including baker’s yeast.
We strive for impactful science in a collaborative and collegial environment. We consider career development in basic science and translational medicine core to our mission. Our postdoctoral fellows will fully benefit from the deep connections to premier academic labs, hospitals and biotech companies that we have established in the extraordinary Boston biomedical environment. The lab itself will re-locate soon to the new Brigham Building for the Future, housing state-of-the-art laboratory and clinical facilities adjacent to Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
Our salary and benefits package will be highly competitive and commensurate with the cost of living. Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School are Equal Opportunity Employers. Please email a cover letter, your CV, and contact details for three references to Vik Khurana MD PhD (vkhurana@partners.org).