We are seeking highly motivated postdoctoral fellowship candidates with strong analytical skills to join our team at the Channing Division of Network Medicine (CDNM) at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and Harvard Medical School.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

Are you ready to be at the forefront of groundbreaking research in aging-related chronic diseases? We are seeking motivated individuals to work alongside Dr. Daniel (Dong) Wang, Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and Associate Member at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.

As a key member of our team, you will contribute to cutting-edge research focusing on identifying dietary and lifestyle risk factors and biomarkers of aging-related diseases, as well as elucidating biological pathways using multi-omics, including the gut microbiome, metabolomics, and genomics, to advance precision prevention and treatment approaches for Alzheimer's dementia, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Successful candidates will actively engage in several NIH-funded R01 projects within deeply-phenotyped, population-based studies such as the Nurses’ Health Study, the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, the DIRECT-PLUS Trial, and an international consortium on the human microbiome and multi-omics. You'll benefit from access to extensive training and research resources at Harvard, BWH, and the Broad Institute, facilitating research exposure in chronic disease epidemiology and computational biology.

As part of our commitment to your professional growth, we plan to establish a joint appointment among BWH, Harvard, and the Broad Institute for successful trainees. Moreover, candidates are encouraged to propose and pursue their own research topics related to preventing and treating chronic diseases.

Join our team and be part of groundbreaking research that aims to unravel the complexities of aging-related chronic disease. This position presents an excellent opportunity for professional development and the chance to significantly impact the field of biomedical research and public health.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

§  Implementation of quantitative methods for analyzing epidemiologic and ‘omics data.

§  Presentation of results to group members, collaborators, and local, national, and international scientific audiences.

§  Development and publication of research findings.

QUALIFICATIONS

§  Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related fields or M.D. degree by the fellowship start date. The start date is flexible but should ideally fall between January 1, 2024, and September 1, 2024. Some experience with 'omics (e.g., microbiome, genomics or metabolomics) is preferred.

§  Programming skills (R, SAS, or Python) are required.

§  Excellent record of scientific contributions, publications, and presentations.

The Channing Division of Network Medicine is a research division at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School whose goal is to define the etiology and reclassify complex disease using network- and systems-based approaches. This division includes some of the largest population-based studies in the world and an outstanding track record of mentoring.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Qualified candidates should submit their CV, the names of two references, and a cover letter to Dr. Daniel Wang (dow471@mail.harvard.edu).

Appointment and/or employment at a Mass General Brigham (MGB) affiliate is contingent upon compliance with all requirements for employment at the MGB affiliate.  These requirements include without limitation:

•     United States Citizenship and Immigration Services rules concerning identity and right to work in the United States

•     Multi-state criminal background checks

•     Review of the Medicare Sanctions and Exclusions List

•     Pre-employment health and drug screening and annual compliance with the Influenza

Vaccination Policy

Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the above requirements for employment, as well as satisfactory completion of the credentialing and medical staff appointment process at the MGB affiliate(s) where applicant will provide clinical services.

Reference information, including academic and/or employment records, final evaluations and recommendations for future employment will be required.