Our lab is interested in recruiting scientists at all levels. We are using broad molecular and cellular approaches towards understanding mechanisms of neuronal communication. We are interested in researchers with backgrounds in all biological disciplines, including cellular/molecular biology, neuroscience, imaging, genetics, biochemistry, systems biology, behavior, and biophysics. We are a group of devoted scientists embedded in a superb academic environment and we share a passion for the generation of knowledge. We strive for scientific excellence and are encouraging scientists from a broad range of fields to apply to our laboratory.
We are actively recruiting:
Research fellow: We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to lead a project on the relationship of proteins in the machinery for neurotransmitter release and Parkinson’s disease. Previous experience in Parkinson’s disease and/or neurotransmitter release research is desired, and strong communication skills are required. Responsibilities include driving forward a variety of experimental approaches both in the lab and in collaboration with outside entities. We offer a stimulating environment to study synaptic and neuromodulatory circuits with various methods and are embedded in a superb neuroscience community at Harvard.
Interested scientists should email a cover letter, CV, and names/contact information for three references to Pascal Kaeser. We are looking to fill this position soon.
We are always open to applications from scientists at all levels:
Postdocs: Applicants should email a cover letter, CV, and names/contact information for three references to Pascal Kaeser.
Graduate Students: Our direct affiliation is with the Harvard Program in Neuroscience (PIN), the Harvard Program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS), and the Harvard MD/PhD program. Our lab can accept students from any Harvard University graduate program including BBS, PIN, Systems Biology, Biophysics or MCB through the Harvard Integrated Life Science program. Students interested in a lab rotation should send an email to Pascal Kaeser.
Undergraduates: Students at Harvard, MIT, Northeastern, and other undergraduate institutions are welcome to apply to the Kaeser lab to gain research experience and to perform senior theses. Students are encouraged to apply early in their college careers. Interested undergrads should email Pascal Kaeser.
Research scientist for high pressure freezing electron microscopy: We are looking for a scientist to support multiple projects with electron microscopy. We offer a stimulating environment to study synaptic and neuromodulatory circuits with various methods and are embedded in a superb neuroscience community at Harvard. The scientist will pursue independent experiments combining high pressure freezing, tissue preparation, and transmission electron microscopic analyses of synapses and neurons, and will also pursue correlative light and electron microscopy. The ideal candidate has a training background in cell biology or neuroscience and >2 years of in-lab experience in electron microscopy and/or cellular and molecular neuroscience. We will consider candidates with a PhD, MS or BS/BA with relevant experience, and project participation can be tailored to the level and background of the scientist. Interested scientists can apply by sending a CV, cover letter, and names and contact information of three references directly to Pascal Kaeser.