Postdoctoral fellow(s) required to work in Dr Hamblin's laboratory on a project using photodynamic therapy to destroy a range of pathogenic microorganisms and to treat infections in small animal models (http://www2.massgeneral.org/wellman/faculty-hamblin-pi.htm).
Wellman Center is the world's largest research facility dedicated to studying the use of light in medicine. For an ambitious and capable candidate opportunities will include concurrent appointment at Harvard Medical School, authorship of multiple peer-reviewed publications, and attendance at National Meetings.
Requirements:
Applicants should be self-motivated, dedicated, adaptable and capable of multitasking. They should have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree, and have experience in microbiology, small animal work, optical imaging, and familiarity with some chemistry.
Contact:
If interested, e-mail curriculum vitae with past research experience, publications, and contact information for 3 references to:
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A postdoctoral position is available to work in cancer therapeutics with a focus on Pancreatic, brain or ovarian cancer. The strategy uses light-activated therapies with image and mechanism-guided treatments being the main themes of ongoing studies. Candidates with background in cell biological techniques, an understanding of oncogenic pathways and animal models of cancer are desirable. The position is in the laboratory of Dr. Tayyaba Hasan at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School. This opportunity will support career growth and will encompass learning a large number of biological and optical techniques, participation in group seminars, and grant writing. Candidates must be energetic, self-motivated, and capable of multitasking.
For further information on laboratory and research, see the following sites:
http://www2.massgeneral.org/wellman/faculty-hasan-pi.htm
http://hst.mit.edu/public/people/faculty/facultyBiosketch.jsp?key=Hasan
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~pdt/people/hasan/index.shtml
Requirements:
PhD in biological sciences
Contact:
Applications may be sent to Dr. Tayyaba Hasan's laboratory through
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A postdoctoral research opportunity is available in the area of microbiology at the Massachusetts General Hospital in the Wellman Center for Photomedicine. Harvard Medical School appointments will be at the rank of postdoctoral fellow. Candidates with strong backgrounds in microbiology and/or infectious disease (biochemistry background a plus) and other relevant disciplines are highly encouraged to apply. The position will entail research and development of targeted antimicrobial photodynamic therapy for applications in β-lactamase resistance mechanism, leishmaniasis and other infections using in vitro and in vivo studies. It requires an understanding and analysis of enzyme kinetics for resistance phenotyping in bacteria.
Requirements:
A PhD or MD or MD, PhD in microbiology, infections, or a related field
Design and implement microbiology and photobiology experiments
Create and modify procedural protocols
Excellent documentation, communication and clinical skills
1-2 years experience with in vitro microbiological cultures
Experience in working with animals
Contact:
Interested candidates should send their detailed CV, a cover letter describing training and research experience, and names and contact information of three referees. Address correspondence to Dr. Tayyaba Hasan and send by email to
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Postdoctoral research opportunities are available in the area of biomedical optics at the Massachusetts General Hospital in the Wellman Center for Photomedicine. MGH’s role as a leading teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School and close ties to Harvard University and MIT provide an outstanding environment for the development of cutting edge technologies and their application in basic and clinical research.
Candidates with strong backgrounds in Engineering, Optics, Physics and other relevant disciplines are sought to join leading efforts in the development and application of new optical technologies such as next-generation Laser Speckle Imaging, Optical Coherence Tomography, miniature endoscopic imaging probes and multimodality imaging. Application areas include the clinical translation of minimally invasive optical tools for the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease and basic research in evaluating tissue mechanics. The successful candidate will possess the ability to coordinate research activities in a timely manner to design and develop optical systems, perform, troubleshoot, analyze and publish studies. The candidate should have excellent English speaking and writing skills in order to communicate effectively within multidisciplinary research teams.
Requirements:
PhD (or equivalent) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field is required. Demonstrated excellence in one or more of the following areas is required: optical imaging systems, optical design, optical system fabrication, fiber optic systems and components, broadband light source development, clinical translation of novel optical devices. Advanced programming skills in Matlab, LabView and/or Visual C++ are required. Creativity is highly desirable. Positions are available in the laboratories of Wellman Center faculty member, Dr. Seemantini Nadkarni.
To apply:
Interested candidates should send their detailed CV, a cover letter describing training and research experience, and names and contact information of three referees. Send correspondence via email to Ms. Ashley Flibotte (for Dr. Seemantini Nadkarni) at
with the subject line: Postdoctoral application in Biomedical Optics.
Postdoctoral research opportunities are available in the area of biomedical optics at the Massachusetts General Hospital in the Wellman Center for Photomedicine. Harvard Medical School appointments will be at the rank of postdoctoral fellow. MGH’s role as a leading teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School and close ties to Harvard University and MIT provide an outstanding environment for the development of cutting edge technologies and their application in basic and clinical research. Candidates with strong backgrounds in biomedical and/or mechanical engineering, biophotonics, physics and other relevant disciplines are highly encouraged to apply. The positions will involve the development and validation of new optical diagnostic technologies for cardiovascular applications using ex vivo and in vivo studies. Experience in working with animals is a plus.
Requirements:
PhD (or equivalent) in Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Biophysics or a related field is required. Demonstrated excellence in one or more of the following areas is required: optical imaging systems, optical system design and fabrication, fiber optic systems and components, image processing and image analysis, programming in Matlab and/or Visual C++. Creativity is highly desirable.
Contact:
Interested candidates should send their detailed CV, a cover letter describing training and research experience, and names and contact information of three referees. Address correspondence to Dr. Seemantini Nadkarni and send by email to Ashley Flibotte at
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Pulmonary and Critical Care Unit
A Postdoctoral research opportunity in biomedical optics is available at the Massachusetts General Hospital within the Pulmonary and Critical Care Unit and the Wellman Center for Photomedicine. Harvard Medical School appointment will be at the postdoctoral rank. The successful candidate will work within a highly collaborative research environment focused on the development and use of optical diagnostics for studying lung pathology, structure and function both in preclinical animal studies and in first-in-patient pilot clinical studies. The position will involve the design and fabrication of novel optical imaging systems including polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography, and confocal microscopy systems, and the design of imaging catheters for use in clinical research. Candidates with a strong background in biomedical optics are encouraged to apply.
Requirements:
A doctorate degree in Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline is required. Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas is required: laser optical physics, instrumentation, optical imaging, or programming in C++, Matlab, or ImageJ is desired. Applicants should be self-motivated, dedicated, creative and capable of working in a multidisciplinary environment.
Contact:
Interested candidates should send their detailed curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing relevant training and research experience, and the names and contact information of three referees to
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Postdoctoral research opportunities are available in the area of biomedical optics at the Massachusetts General Hospital in the Wellman Center for Photomedicine. Harvard Medical School appointments will be at the rank of postdoctoral fellow. MGH’s role as a leading teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School and close ties to Harvard University and MIT provide an outstanding environment for the development of cutting edge technologies and their application in basic and clinical research. Candidates with strong backgrounds in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, biophotonics, optical telecommunications, physics and other relevant disciplines are highly encouraged to apply.
Candidates with strong backgrounds in physics and engineering are sought to join leading efforts in the development and clinical application of new optical diagnostic techniques such as next-generation optical coherence tomography, fluorescence spectroscopy, laser speckle analysis, endoscopic confocal microscopy, multimodality imaging, ultraminiature endoscopy, and image-guided therapy. Clinical application areas include minimally invasive cancer diagnosis in the gastrointestinal and pulmonary tracts and the diagnosis of diseases of the cardiovascular system. Representative recent publications from our lab include: Nature 2006;443(7113):765, Nature Medicine 2006;12(12):1429-1433, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2008; 68: 745-53, JACC Cardiovascular Imaging 2008;1:752-61, Nature Medicine 2009;15:1219-23, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2010;71: 346-53.
Requirements:
PhD (or equivalent) in Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related field is required. Demonstrated excellence in one or more of the following areas is required: optical imaging systems, optical design, optical system fabrication, fiber optic systems and components, broadband light source development, image processing and programming in Visual C++, clinical studies with novel devices. Creativity is highly desirable.
Positions are available in the laboratories of Wellman Center faculty members: Dr. Gary Tearney and Dr. Brett Bouma.
Contact:
Interested candidates should send their CV accompanied by a cover letter describing training and research experience. Address correspondence to Drs. Bouma and Tearney, and send by email to: Valerie Madden at
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Postdoctoral positions are available immediately to study signaling transduction pathways in association with T cell biology. We are looking for highly qualified investigators with a strong background in various signaling transduction pathways, molecular biology, and cellular immunology. The positions also require experience in working with small animals.
Contact:
Interested candidates please send your curriculum vitae with names and contact information for three references to
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Equal Opportunity Employer: The MGH/Harvard/Wellman Center for Photomedicine is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, handicapped and veterans are encouraged to apply.
