Employment Opportunities
Postdoctoral Positions
The Hotamisligil Laboratory seeks an outstanding postdoctoral fellow with experience in beta cell related work, both in vivo and in vitro. Specifically, candidates should have strong training molecular and cellular biology, immunohistochemistry, and isolated islet studies. The content of the research will encompass the role of inflammatory signaling pathways and endoplasmic reticulum stress in type 1 diabetes and involves development and characterization of new genetic models as well as chemical biological and physiological approaches. There will also be opportunities for collaborations with local and outside research groups. Candidates with Ph.D./MD degree and relevant experience as evident in their past publications and scholarly activities and good oral and written communication skills are encouraged to apply and provide a cover letter, current CV and three references. A competitive stipend and excellent benefits will be provided for this position. Dr. HotamisligilÕs research efforts focus on the genetic basis of common and complex diseases, particularly metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. His research examines the molecular mechanisms of nutrient sensing and response pathways as they relate to physiological metabolic homeostasis and also to these pathologies how immune response is integrated to metabolic homeostasis. For recent published work see: Nature, 2006, 444(7121):860-7; Science 2006, 313(5790):1137-40; Cell 2007 4;129: 537-48, Nature 2007, 447(7147):959-65. Interested candidates should email or mail their CVs, cover letters and 3 references to: Gokhan S. Hotamisligil, M.D., Ph.D. James Stevens Simmons Professor of Genetics & Metabolism Chair, Department of Genetics & Complex Disease Harvard School of Public Health 665 Huntington Ave I-207 Boston, MA 02115 Email: kgilbert@hsph.harvard.edu
Research Assistant Position
The Hotamisligil Lab is seeking a highly skilled animal technician to manage mouse colonies and perform surgeries. The technician will also assist in research studying the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying metabolic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Additional responsibilities will be performance of lab research including the extensive use of molecular biology techniques, cloning and expression of genes, protein purification, mammalian tissue culture, biochemical assays, immunostaining and microscopy. There will be opportunities to extend research into genetically engineered mice models. A BS or MS degree in biological sciences is necessary. Experience in basic molecular and cellular biology techniques required. To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to kgilbert@hsph.harvard.edu.