Impact Careers Full-time

Postdoctoral Fellow – Aryl hydrocarbon receptor

Wyss Institute (Harvard University)

Posted

Dec 20, 2025

Location

USA

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

  • Integrate knowledge from immunology, protein interaction networks and cell metabolism to identify immune mediated approaches that promote tissue repair.
  • Initiate and direct experiments that utilize murine models and other organoid models.
  • Integrate knowledge from immunology, protein interaction networks, cell metabolism, molecular and cell biology, to define underlying mechanisms of inflammatory bowel disease, atherosclerosis, or cancer immunity.
  • Apply a variety of in vitro tools, including organoid assays and conduct molecular and cellular bioassays, flow cytometry, as well as other assay systems.

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role studies the aryl hydrocarbon receptor's role in tissue homeostasis and repair, relevant to developing treatments for inflammatory bowel disease, atherosclerosis, and cancer immunity, potentially advancing human healthcare through biologically inspired engineering.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • Requires a Ph.D. in immunology, biological and biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering or related discipline.
  • Experience in cell and molecular biology, flow cytometry, other complex bioassays, as well as in vivo studies using mouse models.
  • Must be an energetic, out-of-box thinker with positive attitude. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, as is the desire and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts. Demonstrated success as exemplified by peer-reviewed publications, scientific creativity, and independent thought.

Benefits

What's in it for you

No specific benefits, compensation, or perks mentioned in the posting.