Direct Supervisor: Douglas S. Kwon, MD PhD, Assistant Professor in Medicine
Email: dkwon@mgh.harvard.edu

Minimum degree and field of knowledge: PhD and/or MD with experience in metagenomics/microbiome characterization

Years experience required: At least 3 years of doctoral research experience

Summary:
The Kwon Laboratory (www.kwonlab.org) at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston has an opening for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to study alterations in the microbiome that occur with HIV infection. The person hired will work under the supervision of Dr. Kwon conducting patient-oriented translational research involving transcriptional and immunologic profiling of mucosal immune populations and the microbiome with the aim of generating new approaches to treat and prevent HIV infection.
Candidates will have ample opportunities to acquire and develop new skills, work closely with the PI and collaborators, and communicate results to the scientific community through conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications while working in a supportive, highly collaborative, and energetic environment. State-of-the-art facilities are available within an exceptionally energetic research setting.

Job Duties:
Under the direction of the principal investigator, the applicant will independently carry out activities performing laboratory research. Duties include:
• Guide research projects through experimental design, conduct of experiments, and analysis of data
• Maintain detailed documentation of the experimental work
• Present data within and outside of the laboratory group at meetings and symposia
• Work closely within the group and with outside collaborators
• Mentor students and technicians
• Maintain close communications with the PI regarding progress
• Write, edit, and submit manuscripts/abstracts detailing the results of the project
• Demonstrate integrity, excellence, accountability and teamwork in all interactions
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*Qualifications:
• A Ph.D. and/or M.D. with relevant experience in microbiome characterization or relevant computational approaches required
• Highly motivated and independent, with the ability to work in a dynamic team environment
• Exceptional organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Must have good interpersonal skills
• Occasional weekend or evening flexibility 
• Minimum 2 year commitment

Application information: The position is open immediately although the start date is flexible. Please submit a cover letter, CV, and references to Dr. Doug Kwon at dkwon@mgh.harvard.edu. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we may not be able to reply individually to all inquiries. _ All applicants, including those from abroad, must be able to come to Cambridge, MA USA for an interview._…

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