HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Systems Biology

DARTS and Paulsson LabHMS SysBio
Cambridge, MA

School: Harvard Medical School

Department/Area: Systems Biology

Position Description

The Basan Lab is looking to hire a postdoctoral candidate who will study the role of condensates and phase separation for signal transduction as a function of biomass density with increasing cell confluence. We want to study how cells stop protein synthesis and the cell cycle as cell number density in a tissue increases. We have previously show that this increase in cell number coincides with an increase in cellular biomass density. This postdoc candidate will use a combination of microscopy, proteomics, genetic constructs, and in vitro reconstitution to study if these change in biomass density results in phase transitions in the cytoplasm and if these phase transitions are important in signaling transduction. The breakdown of these processes in cancerous cells has important implications for tumorigenesis.

Salary and Benefits

This position is salaried and benefits eligible. Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post PhD, and benefits can be found at .

With this appointment, you are represented by the Harvard Academic Workers (HAW) - UAW for purposes of collective bargaining and matters affecting your compensation and working conditions.

Basic Qualifications
  • Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D
Special Instructions

Required documents:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Research for PhD work
  • Cover Letter describing your interest in the lab and initial ideas for new research directions or projects you could undertake in the lab.
  • Note with names and contact information for three people who have agreed to serve as your reference
Please submit application documents through the ARIeS portal. Applications will be considered immediately. Selected candidates will be invited for in-person interviews involving a research presentation on past work.

Expected Dates
  • Application deadline April 10, 2026
  • Start date: The position is expected to start on or around June 1, 2026 with some flexibility.
  • Duration: This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance, business need, and continued funding to support the position.
Contact Information

SB Hiring Team
200 Longwood Avenue
Armenise Building 623
Boston MA, 02115

Contact Email: [email protected]

Salary Range

$72,000 - $77,500
Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post PhD, can be found at .

Minimum Number of References Required: 2

Maximum Number of References Allowed: 4
Posted 2026-04-03

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