Postgraduate Positions

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Postgraduate positions are short term training positions for bachelor’s and Master’s degree holders who seek research experience prior to graduate or medical school. As with postdoctoral positions, most postgraduate trainees find their positions by contacting faculty directly. Several faculty have posted their open positions below.
 
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Once you find a position, your Yale department will assist you with the hiring process. The visa application process for international postdocs will be handled by your department and the Yale Office of International Students and Scholars. It often takes several months for a visa to be approved, and you should factor this time into your plans for coming to Yale.
 
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Postgraduate Position, Immunology & Cell Biology, The Su Lab, Yale School of Medicine
Posting Date: June 5, 2023

The Su Lab in the Department of Cell Biology at Yale School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated postgraduate associate to join our team and contribute to cutting-edge research in immunology and cell biology. Under the guidance of Professor Su, you will have the opportunity to explore the mechanisms underlying T cell activation and receive comprehensive training in advanced scientific methodologies and technologies.

Scientific Environment:
The Su Lab focuses on the study of membrane remodeling and signal transduction during immune responses. Through a combination of biochemical reconstitution, high-resolution microscopy, cell engineering, and mouse models, our lab aims to address fundamental questions at the intersection of cell biology and immunology. Additionally, our work involves the development of novel cell therapies targeting both liquid and solid tumors. For more information, please visit our website at www.sulab.net<http://www.sulab.net>

Expectation:
This is a full-time position with an initial term of one year, offering the possibility of extension for another year or two. As a postgraduate associate, you will spearhead a research project focused on T cell activation. This includes designing and conducting experiments, analyzing data, and preparing research materials for publication.

Education:
This position offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap in knowledge and skills, serving as a stepping stone towards pursuing advanced degrees such as an MD or PhD, or preparing for a career in the biotech industry.

Training:
Our lab provides exceptional training opportunities in the fields of immunology and cell biology, allowing you to expand your scientific knowledge and master techniques such as flow cytometry, microscopy, and image analysis. You will also have the chance to enhance your presentation skills through local and national scientific occasions.

Mentoring:
Under the direct mentorship of Professor Su, you will receive invaluable guidance and support throughout your tenure. You will also learn from other members in the Su Lab through close interactions and collaborations.

Qualifications:
We encourage candidates who possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field and demonstrate a strong passion for research to apply. Prior research experience is appreciated though not required.

Process to Apply:
To initiate the application process, please email Dr. Xiaolei Su (xiaolei.su@yale.edu<mailto:xiaolei.su@yale.edu>) with your CV and a concise statement addressing your motivation for this position.
Join our dynamic and collaborative research team at the Su Lab, where you can contribute to groundbreaking discoveries and advance your career in immunology and cell biology. We look forward to receiving your application!

Postgraduate Associate, Reinke Lab
Posting Date: May 26, 2023

The Reinke lab in the department of Genetics at Yale School of Medicine seeks a highly motivated postgraduate researcher to embark on research focused on epigenetic regulatory mechanisms in C. elegans germ cells. During development, germ cells employ complex modes of gene regulation, including the interplay between chromatin state and small RNAs, to ultimately produce mature gametes that have the remarkable ability to kickstart the life of a whole new organism. The project will give the postgraduate an opportunity to learn cutting-edge genomic, genetic, and computational approaches designed to understand gene expression dynamics across time, space, and generations. The Reinke labconsists of a small group of experienced individuals who truly value the opportunity to train and mentor others. We also place equity and fairness at the highest level of importance.

More broadly, the postgraduate researcher will be able to take advantage of the vibrant scientific environment of the Department of Genetics. The Department of Genetics believes that outstanding science is driven by diversity. We strive to create an inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students whose voices and contributions are valued and respected, and who better represent the communities we serve. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical ability, and ethnicity. Diversity is our commitment and our passion; we invite you to be part of it.

Training - The postgraduate researcher can expect to gain experimental skills in microscopy, genetic techniques such as CRISPR-mediated gene editing, and genomic assays that measure chromatin state and define regulatory interactions, including ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, and RNA-seq. They will also have the opportunity to develop computational expertise to analyze these data. The project can be tailored depending on the specific interests and skills of the candidate. The postgrad can also expect to have weekly individual meetings with Valerie and participate in regular lab meetings. There are many departmental seminar series the candidate can attend and present their work as well.

Mentoring - The Reinke lab has a long history of successful mentoring of trainees, resulting in strong publication records and continuation in various scientific fields upon moving to the next phase of their career. Mentoring of a postgraduate researcher will include regular meetings with the PI to discuss the project, the relevant scientific background and career goals. Within the lab, detailed oversight and guidance with respect to learning techniques will be provided, with the expectation that the candidate will gain independence and autonomy.

Education - Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in biological sciences is required. Prior experience in molecular biology is strongly desired; any hands-on experience with C. elegans or familiarity with programming is considered a plus.

Qualifications - The candidate should display a high level of personal initiative and be able to organize their time effectively to tackle both short- and long-term goals. The candidate should be able to work responsibly with others, and have excellent listening skills as well as strong communication skills, both verbally and written, with the ability to keep accurate and informative lab notebooks and create and deliver in-person presentations.

Application Instructions - Please use Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/126095 to upload a CV and a cover letter stating your motivation for pursuing the opportunity, your research interests and experience, and your formal qualifications. Your CV should include the contact information of 2-3 referees familiar with your experience and interests. The appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of extension.

Postgraduate Associate Position, Yale School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine
Posting Date: May 26, 2023

Under the supervision of the PI Dr. Ambrose Wong, providing a high degree of independence and limited supervision, the postgraduate associate will have a unique and exciting opportunity to participate in the development of a health informatics tool to help mental health patients in the emergency department and test it in a small clinical trial. He/she will help with developing a predictive model to assess for risk of symptoms of physical aggression and psychomotor agitation in patients.

This is a paid, full-time position with great benefits, having a 1-year fixed duration with a maximum possible 12-month extension. This role will offer the unique opportunity to develop clinical research skills using novel digital health tools while gaining patient interaction experience in the healthcare setting.

This position will involve an annual salary of $38,400 plus benefits.

Training:

he associate will learn how to perform statistical analysis in R software and data cleaning/organization for electronic health record datasets. He/she will train to be a research team member, participate in team meetings, learn about coding, and analyzing complex qualitative interviews with staff and patients. The postgraduate associate will also perform observations of clinical events in the emergency department and perform bedside interviews with patients during their stay. He/she will have the opportunity to participate in manuscript publications, research team group meetings and will gain experience presenting and organizing research infrastructure programs and research presentations.

Mentorship:

The postgraduate will have the opportunity to train in performing chart reviews from EpicCare (electronic health record), disseminating surveys to staff and patients using Qualtrics, managing databases on Excel and other statistical software, recruitment/enrollment of staff and patients in the emergency department, and analyzing datasets from Epic dashboards.  He will be learn key skills in personnel management and interpersonal communication through coordination with key stakeholders, organization of datasets, scheduling meetings, and reporting to NIH/sponsored project offices for various grant related activities.

Education:

Postgraduate positions are open to those who have received a bachelor and/or master’s degree in a related field. Prior experience in research is preferred, but not required. The position is for one year, with possible extension for a second year. This is an ideal position for an enthusiastic, motivated, and reliable candidate with an interest in a career in clinical research or medicine, specifically emergency medicine.

Application Process:

If interested, please send your curriculum vitae, cover letter, and 2-3 professional references (name, contact information and the nature of the professional relationship you maintained) with the subject line Postgrad EM Research to Chelsea.edwards@yale.edu.

The anticipated start date is July to September 2023. In accordance with university requirements for a safe return to in-person university operations, all faculty, staff, and postdoctoral and postgraduate trainees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information, please visit https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/workplace-guidance/workplace-guidance-faqs.

Postgraduate Research Assistant, Yale University School of Nursing
Posting Date: May 23, 2023

We are seeking a post-graduate research assistant for a 1-year term at the Yale School of Nursing. Interested candidates should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public health, psychology, project management, nursing or related discipline. This position will focus on research to advance the health and well-being of gay, bisexual, and queer-identified persons with HIV. The candidate will gain significant research experience on a NIH-funded behavioral clinical trial. The candidate will be supervised on all aspects of the research. They will complete human subjects training prior to engaging in study activities. The post-graduate research assistant will gain experience in research recruitment, survey administration using Redcap, data visualization, retention strategies, analyzing and managing qualitative and quantitative data, dissemination activities, manuscript development and co-authorship opportunities, IRB reporting, grant writing. Other experiences may include community engagement and presentations. 

Experience with a statistical analysis (e.g., SPSS, R, Excel), qualitative analysis (e.g., Nvivo), or data management (Redcap) software is required. Prior research, clinical, or other experience within LGBTQ+ communities is required. Bilingual Spanish speaker desired, but not required. Other required skills include: 1) attention to detail, 2) maintaining professional boundaries with the study team and participants, 3) strong communication, organization, and time management skills, 4) strong teamwork and collaborative skills, and 5) commitment to anti-racist practices in all aspects of life.

This is a salaried position. To apply, email a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: ysn.thelearnstudy@yale.edu Anticipated start date is May 2023. Search remains open until position is filled. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Postgraduate Associate, Neurosurgery
Posting Date: May 22, 2023

Department and School: Yale Neurosurgery, Yale School of Medicine

Anticipated Appointment Date:  July 1, 2023

Email:  Ketu.Mishra@yale.edu

Yale Department of Neurosurgery

The Yale Department of Neurosurgery is committed to delivering exceptional patient care, the pursuit of science to improve patient outcomes and to training future leaders in the field. Our highly specialized physicians, scientists, practitioners and staff are devoted to providing the highest standard of patient care for all neurosurgical conditions of the central (i.e. brain, spinal cord) and peripheral nervous systems, as well as the blood vessels supplying them. We offer the latest in cutting edge treatment in a state-of-the-art environment that is simply unsurpassed in terms of quality, infrastructure and level of compassionate, patient-focused care. Our neurosurgeons are world-renowned experts who are highly sub-specialized, such that each one focuses on very specific areas of neurosurgery and related conditions, leading to better outcomes for patients and their families. The Department of Neurosurgery supports cutting-edge neuroscience research. Our approaches range from state-of-the-art fundamental molecular and cellular biology of the brain to gene discovery in neurological diseases and innovative translational research.

We are supported by extramural grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, special interest foundations, and endowments. We maintain close and productive collaborations with departments throughout Yale, including Neuroscience, Neurology, Genetics, Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Physiology, and Biomedical Engineering, among others.

Our laboratories host undergraduate, medical, and doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, residents in neurosurgery, and visiting scientists from around the world.

Collectively, we are a dynamic group working at the leading edge of neuroscience research and contributing to the educational mission of the School of Medicine.

Overview of Position:

This Neuroscience laboratory, located in the TAC building on Yale’s Medical School Campus, utilizes a combination of approaches to understand the biology of genes involved in brain development and disease (tumors and aneurysms) with the goal to develop a better therapeutic strategy. Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the candidate will assist in design, implementation and organization of research projects in the laboratory.  He/ she will be responsible for carrying out diverse and multi-faceted research assignments involving molecular, cellular and biochemical approaches, histological and microscopic data collection and analysis.  

The Postgraduate Associate will train in a variety of skills in cell biology and biochemistry as well work with various animal models (Drosophila, zebrafish and mice). The candidate will also be involved in establishing primary cultures of brain tumor samples, thus contributing to and maintaining the existing primary tumor culture/ DNA collection.  In addition, the ideal candidate will be responsible for cataloging and maintaining the tumor and neurological samples database. The Postgraduate Associate will meet regularly with the PI and encouraged to think and troubleshoot independently while learning to develop a research project.

The lab has multiple on-going projects so the ability to multitask and be available to work flexible hours (weekends and evenings if needed) is crucial.

This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of a one-year renewal.

Essential Duties

  1. Assist in research projects and data collection under supervision
  2. Formulate and prepare buffers, solutions and media.  Order and maintain inventory of lab supplies.
  3. Oversee, set up, operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus.
  4. Maintain cell lines and establish primary cell cultures from brain tumors. Establish primary cell cultures from brain tumors.
  5. Extract DNA, RNA and proteins from blood and tissues.  Perform gel electrophoresis, Western blot, PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR and other molecular and biochemical techniques, if needed.
  6. Catalog, manage and maintain the tumor database in the lab.
  7. Manage the overall workings of the laboratory and ensure a smooth operation.

Qualifications:

Candidate should have a good background in biology and chemistry, good organizational and computer skills. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with some laboratory experience, including work with laboratory animals. Any prior experience with tissue culture and animal (zebrafish) and lab work is a plus.

Physical Requirements:      

No allergies to rodents and flies.

Process to Apply:

Please submit a CV with current contact information in the header to Melinda.dellert@yale.edu and Ketu.mishra@yale.edu for consideration.

Qualified candidates will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The position will remain open until filled.

Postgraduate Position in the Department of Pediatric (Emergency Medicine) School of Medicine
Posting Date: May 22, 2023

This is a paid, full-time position with great benefits, having a 1-year fixed duration with a maximum possible 12-month extension. This role will offer the unique opportunity to develop and apply skills in innovative approaches to digital communication, educational technologies, online learning and instructional design related to pediatric emergency medicine and disaster preparedness. Specific focus areas will likely relate to pediatric mental health, health disparities and infectious diseases. The work will include education and communication targeting both health care providers and patients/families. This position will involve an annual salary of approximately $35-40,000 plus benefits.

The candidate would train to be a team member, participate in the start-up, implementation, and innovative application of education as part of a national collaborative https://pedspandemicnetwork.org. Mentorship wll be provided by Dr. Auerbach (lead of Education for PPN), Dr. Paul Stengel (director of education for PPN) as well as Rachel Sarafin (director of communications of PPN) and other physicians/educational researchers nationally. This team will work to support the nation’s children’s hospitals and their communities to coordinate, prepare, and enable high-quality, equitable, research-based pediatric care in emergencies, disasters and pandemics.

Postgraduate positions are open to those who have received a bachelor and/or master’s degree in biological sciences or a related field. Prior experience in research is preferred, but not required. Experiences in digital design, graphic design, web analytics/programming, web communications/html/css, web strategy, digital literacy, adobe, project management and/or data analysis are preferred. The position is for one year, with possible extension for a second year. This is an ideal position for an enthusiastic, motivated, and reliable candidate with an interest in a career medical education/innovation related to pediatrics and emergency medicine. The position would take place at Yale and largely virtual activities with the team that is spread across the country.

Application Process: If interested, please send your curriculum vitae, cover letter, and 2-3 professional references (name, contact information and the nature of the professional relationship you maintained) with the subject line Postgrad PPN research to marc.auerbach@yale.edu<mailto:marc.auerbach@yale.edu> and paul.stengel@yale.edu<mailto:paul.stengel@yale.edu>

Postgraduate Associate – Neural Mechanisms of Maternal Psychological Risk
Posting Date: May 15, 2023

The Before and After Baby Lab (The BABL) seeks a postgraduate research associate to work on a NICHD funded study entitled “Neural mechanisms of psychological risk on mother and infant adjustment in African American and European American families” (PIs Helena Rutherford and Ashley Groh). The primary objective of this project is to understand the interplay of maternal psychological risk and neural reactivity to infant cues (using EEG/ERP) on maternal and infant health and well-being across the perinatal period in a diverse sample of women. The postgraduate associate will be responsible for study management and behavioral and EEG data collection and analysis. The postgraduate associate will be overseen by Dr. Rutherford at Yale University.

The postgraduate associate will also support other tasks related to the team’s research, such as manuscript preparation, grant writing, presentations at conferences, design of future studies, and other duties as assigned. The position provides opportunities for publication and supervision by national leaders in parenting, neuroscience, and child development. This is an ideal position for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual looking to gain more research experience on topics related to parent-child relationships, neural processes (EEG/ERP), and development before pursuing a PhD in a related field (e.g., development psychology, neuroscience, clinical psychology, HDFS).

This position is a one-year appointment with renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding and with a start date in July 2023.

Skills & Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have completed, or will be about to complete, a bachelor’s degree in psychology, child development, neuroscience, or a related field. Prior experience with EEG/ERP is preferable but not required – training will be provided.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience working with parents and infants/children

• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in science and practice

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Exceptional project management skills, including good attention to detail

• The ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment

To Apply

Interested applicants should submit via e-mail a cover letter, resume or CV, and contact details for two referees to: thebabl@yale.edu. Please make “BABL Postgrad Position” the subject line of your e-mail. Reviews of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About the BABL

The BABL is a research group located at the Yale Child Study Center in New Haven, CT. Our mission is to use our prenatal findings to reliably identify families that may need additional support and guidance during pregnancy and the postpartum period to optimize parent and child well-being. 

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Postgraduate, Yale School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine (Abujarad's Lab)
Posting Date: May 9, 2023

POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATE POSITION

Yale School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine (Abujarad’s Lab) 

Post Graduate Research Associate

This is a paid, full-time position with great benefits, having a 1-year fixed duration with a maximum possible 12-month extension. This role will offer the unique opportunity to develop clinical research skills using novel digital health tools while gaining patient interaction experience in the healthcare setting.

This position will involve an annual salary of $40,000 plus benefits.

Training:

The research candidate will train to be a research team member, participate in the start-up, implementation, patient enrollment, data collection and data management for several multifaceted research projects under the overall direction of Dr. Fuad Abujarad, in topics related to emergency medicine, development of digital health technology.

Mentorship:

The successful candidate will receive mentorship and training in the conduct of clinical trials, regulatory management (IRB), research techniques, and data collection under the overall supervision of Dr. Abujarad. They will also have an opportunity to participate in manuscript drafting and publications, laboratory group meetings, and will gain experience presenting their research.  This mentorship will be done in context of developing the candidate toward their professional goals. The candidate will be given the opportunity to develop independent projects within the research portfolio, ideally resulting in peer-reviewed publications.

Education:

Postgraduate positions are open to those who have received a bachelor and/or master’s degree in a related field. Prior experience in research is preferred, but not required. The position is for one year, with possible extension for a second year. This is an ideal position for an enthusiastic, motivated, and reliable candidate with an interest in a career in clinical research or medicine, specifically emergency medicine.

Application Process:

If interested, please send your curriculum vitae, cover letter, and 2-3 professional references (name, contact information and the nature of the professional relationship you maintained) with the subject line Postgrad EM Research to Chelsea.edwards@yale.edu.

The anticipated start date is June to July 2023. In accordance with university requirements for a safe return to in-person university operations, all faculty, staff, and postdoctoral and postgraduate trainees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information, please visit https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/workplace-guidance/workplace-guidance-faqs.

Postgraduate Position in the Department of Pediatrics
Posting Date: May 8, 2023

The Department of Pediatrics at Yale University School of Medicine seeks a post-baccalaureate in the Laboratory of Dr. Engin Deniz to analyze novel developmental mechanisms underlying human birth defects, with a particular interest in congenital hydrocephalus. Our work is highly translational, and projects in the lab stem from the reported genes identified in patients with congenital hydrocephalus. We use modern gene-editing tools in Xenopus to phenocopy patient phenotype, then expand our analyses to evaluate the cell and molecular mechanisms linked to these novel hydrocephalus genes.

The post-baccalaureate will have access to an advanced imaging core, emerging genetic, biochemical, and cell culture technologies, human clinical samples, an extensive Xenopus facility, and a vibrant, supportive community of graduate students, MD/Ph.D. students, postdocs,clinicians, and undergraduates. Qualified candidates will have significant experience in molecular, cellular, or developmental biology and a strong interest in developmental biology, embryonic patterning, and congenital malformations.

Interested persons should send a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and 2-3 letters of recommendation to Engin Deniz, MD, exclusively at the following address: lisa.palmieri@yale.edu or Lisa Palmieri, Department of Pediatrics, 333 Cedar Street, PO Box 208064, New Haven, CT 06520-8064.

Postgraduate Associate in the Center for Infection & Immunity, Department of Immunobiology
Posting Date: May 4, 2023

Akiko Iwasaki, Sterling Professor of Immunobiology and HHMI investigator, is seeking a Postgraduate Associate for a position in the Center for Infection & Immunity, in the Department of Immunobiology at the Yale School of Medicine.

Education
The ideal candidate has majored in the Biological Sciences (or related field) with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree but has not yet received a doctoral degree and is seeking advanced scientific training for a duration of 1-2 years. Prior experience with multicolor flow cytometry is a pre-requisite.

Training
As a Postgraduate Associate in the lab, the candidate will participate in collaborative projects such as one titled “Immune profiling in Post-Acute Infection Syndromes (PAIS) and dysautonomia”. This is a great opportunity for someone to build on their multicolor Flow cytometry experience and receive advanced training on the immunophenotyping profiling methods developed by the Iwasaki lab (described in bioRxiv 2022). Furthermore, the candidate will be trained on a related technique, called cytometry by time-of-flight (CyTOF). This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to data generation for translational projects which aim to elucidate biomarkers from clinical specimens by applying innovative Machine Learning computational methods.

Mentoring
Throughout this research experience, the candidate will have the opportunity to benefit from all the training resources available to iBIO trainees, such as Research in Progress, Seminar series and Immunobiology retreat. He/She/They will participate in Iwasaki lab meetings and journal club, and will be co-mentored by Prof. Akiko Iwasaki and Dr. Bornali Bhattacharjee. The overall goal is to gain experience in designing and performing both basic and translational scientific work that can be used to develop the candidate’s basis for a future career in science and/or medicine. In addition, the candidate will be given career development opportunities (e.g., scientific writing and public speaking skills) that are individually tailored to his/her long-term career goals. The ultimate goal is to create an experience that is rewarding and engaging for the successful applicant and foster their scientific, professional, and educational advancement. There will be direct one-on-one mentoring meetings with Dr. Bornali Bhattacharjee at least twice per week.

The candidate will be expected to perform some or all of the following duties:
1. Perform PBMC isolations from human blood specimens
2. Perform cytokine stimulation and antibody staining on PBMCs
3. Acquire multiple parameters by Flow cytometry and CyTOF
4. Design and execute assay development experiments to compare Flow vs. CyTOF techniques
5. Perform basic tissue culture for cell line maintenance
6. Use basic scientific software and statistical tools such as GraphPad Prism, FlowJo, Power Point and Microsoft Excel.
7. Opportunity to develop advanced programming/data analysis skills, according to level of interest.
8. Assist with data analysis, interpretation, and generation of figure quality data for publication and/or presentations
9. Attend weekly lab meetings, regular Journal clubs, Research in Progress, Seminars and annual departmental retreats.
10. Assist with writing scientific papers and reviews, if of interest

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Nicole Darricarrere, Scientific Program Director of the Yale CII at Nicole.darricarrere@yale.edu<mailto:Nicole.darricarrere@yale.edu> with a brief letter of intent and their current CV. Please describe your career goals, research/scientific background, and your availability (preferred start date).
 

POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATE POSITION Yale School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine (Moore Lab)
Posting Date: May 3, 2023

Post Graduate Research Associate

This is a paid, full-time position with great benefits, having a 1-year fixed duration with a maximum possible 12-month extension. This role will offer the unique opportunity to develop clinical skills using novel medical devices while gaining patient interaction experience in the healthcare setting.

This position will involve an annual salary of $40,000 plus benefits.

Training:

The research candidate will train to be a research team member, participate in the start-up, implementation, patient enrollment, data collection and data management for several multifaceted research projects under the overall direction of Dr. Christopher Moore, in topics related to emergency medicine, point-of-care ultrasound, development of artificial intelligence for ultrasound interpretation, and health equity.

Mentorship:

The successful candidate will receive mentorship and training in the conduct of clinical trials, regulatory management (IRB), research techniques, and data collection under the overall supervision of Professor Moore. He/she will also have an opportunity to participate in manuscript drafting and publications, laboratory group meetings, and will gain experience presenting their research.  This mentorship will be done in context of developing the candidate toward their professional goals. The candidate will be given the opportunity to develop independent projects within the research portfolio, ideally resulting in peer-reviewed publications.

Education:

Postgraduate positions are open to those who have received a bachelor and/or master’s degree in biological sciences or a related field. Prior experience in research is preferred, but not required. The position is for one year, with possible extension for a second year. This is an ideal position for an enthusiastic, motivated, and reliable candidate with an interest in a career in clinical research or medicine, specifically emergency medicine.

Application Process:

If interested, please send your curriculum vitae, cover letter, and 2-3 professional references (name, contact information and the nature of the professional relationship you maintained) with the subject line Postgrad EM Research to ryan.denkewicz@yale.edu .

The anticipated start date is May to June 2023. In accordance with university requirements for a safe return to in-person university operations, all faculty, staff, and postdoctoral and postgraduate trainees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information, please visit https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/workplace-guidance/workplace-guidance-faqs.

Swensen Fellow
Posting Date: April 28, 2023
Swensen Fellows conduct research and perform analysis as part of an internal strategy team at Yale
 
Education
The Fellows learn about complex challenges facing Yale in particular and higher education institutions in general. The Fellows have opportunities to interface with and learn from University leaders, institutional processes, and internal data. As they assist leaders in making data-informed decisions, fellows receive practical education in the management of a university.
 
Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Education and Experience: Yale graduate. Intellectually curious, strong quantitative skills, results-oriented and emotionally intelligent.
 
Training
Structured as a fellowship, this is a unique training opportunity that prepares Swensen Fellows to build on their educational attainment at Yale, pursue additional graduate study, and explore other professional paths. Goal-setting, intentional professional development, and structured feedback assist with Fellows’ training.
 
Mentorship
During their training, Scott Strobel is the formal faculty mentor with the Director of Strategic Analysis and Head of Strategy in the Provost’s Office providing day-to-day guidance and mentorship.
 
Position Focus:
The Strategic Analysis unit works on the most complex strategic challenges facing Yale, providing analysis and guidance that enables University leaders to make decisions that best advance Yale’s mission. Training topics include defining and measuring excellence, setting priorities, improving performance and allocating scarce resources across Yale. With day-to-day direction from the Director of Strategic Analysis, the Fellow will receive broad exposure to strategic analysis in the University, and build their leadership skills. The Fellow will contribute to strategic projects, including: identifying issues and solutions; designing and executing research and analysis using a variety of data; collaborating with stakeholders and decision-makers to understand their objectives and challenges; preparing and presenting research output.
 
Principal Responsibilities:
1. Leads strategic projects, including: collaborate closely with client groups inside Yale to learn and determine objectives and key questions; develop an analytical plan that will answer those questions; interact regularly with clients to share interim results and refine the plan.
2. Designs and executes research and analysis using academic, operational and financial data.
3. With guidance, understands and mines existing databases to extract data, generates new data where none exists, for example through web research, interviews, and surveys.
4. Analyzes data with a variety of methods, including statistical analysis and Excel modeling.
5. Develops clear and compelling presentations using graphics and text.
6. Leads meetings with small groups, including high-level audiences (e.g., Deans and Yale Officers) to communicate findings and solicit input.
7. Stays abreast of developments at Yale and in higher education, developing both internal and external networks of peers.
8. Contributes to the development of the Strategic Analysis team, for example through mentorship of Interns and onboarding of new team members, and through contribution of ideas for projects.
9. Builds on Yale education to continue training and professional skill development
10. May perform other duties as required.
 
Skills & Abilities:
1. Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, demonstrated through a record of course work and other activities.
2. Project leadership ability, including setting and managing deadlines for self and working with a high degree of autonomy.
3. Proactive self-starter, resourceful, with the ability to multi-task, learn quickly, and work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail.
4. Strong interest in learning about Yale and developing as an analyst and leader.
5. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
 
 
 
 
 
Postgraduate position in the Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine (RISE-UP Study)
Posting Date: April 26, 2023

Postgraduate position in the Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine (RISE-UP Study)

The Yale School of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine is looking to hire a Postgraduate Associate to assist with the several research studies including CLOUDS, RISE-UP and ROSA-ICH.  This is a full-time, paid position with insurance benefits, available for start June 12th, 2023

Primary roles of postgraduate research associates will include:

Involvement in several ongoing clinical research projects, including data collection and analysis, research subject recruitment, conducting research visits, maintenance of data, and communicating with the Yale Institutional review board. 

Research associates will gain extensive experience in the conduct of clinical research. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, have a strong academic record, an interest in clinical research, and proficiency with computer programs such as Excel. Experience with Redcap is helpful but not required. Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first serve basis and strong candidates will be invited to interview.

Training:

Candidates will receive training in various clinical research skills, including:

  • Identifying and enrolling eligible study participants in the intensive care unit
  • Conducting study visits
  • Laboratory handling and processing of blood and urine samples
  • Design and maintenance of online databases

Trainees will gain extensive clinical experience by interacting with patients and medical staff. The trainee is expected to help with all activities and participate in weekly lab meetings. Trainees will also attend departmental conferences and lectures that are relevant to the research project and participate in the preparation of conference abstracts.

Trainees will have significant exposure to both clinical and research operations.

Trainees will gain extensive clinical experience by interacting with patients and working collaboratively with the medical team.

As we work with time sensitive scheduled procedures and with precious patient samples that must be processed while fresh, scheduling flexibility is a requirement. This job involves face-to-face interactions with patients and their loved ones; we seek someone who is compassionate and comfortable interfacing with patients and medical staff.

CLOUDS project will focus on understanding of the effects of medication for addiction treatment (MAT) to clarify potential underlying mechanisms between sleep deficiency and opioid use disorder (OUD). The postgraduate will be receiving training in good clinical practices for research subjects, screening, consenting, performing direct interviews with patients, the application of ambulatory polysomnography, the application of actigraphy, salivary melatonin testing and baseline and follow-up measures and questionnaires. This training will largely occur through the CLOUDS Study project Coordinators.

RISE-UP and ROSA-ICH projects will focus on understanding the impact of treating obstructive sleep apnea among patients with an acute stroke on functional recovery.  The postgraduate will be receiving training in good clinical practices for research subjects, screening, consenting, performing direct interviews with patients, the application of ambulatory polysomnography, the application of continuous positive airway pressure, the application of actigraphy, and performing follow-up measures of functional recovery including performing the NIH stroke Scale and the Modified Ranking scale.  This training will largely occur through the RISE-UP and ROSA-ICH Study project Coordinator, Mr. Radu Radulescu. 

Education:

The postgraduate will attend the Sleep Medicine “Book Camp” designed for clinical fellows in sleep medicine During the Month of July.  They will also attend the weekly sleep medicine seminar, the PCCSM research Conference, and will also attend the PCCSM grand Rounds.  All conferences occur on Wednesday afternoons.  The postgraduate will gain significant exposure to understanding how multidisciplinary clinical care and clinical research is performed in sleep medicine in conjunction with other specialties, such as critical care neurology, neurosurgery, emergency medicine and endocrinology. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.  Prior experience in research is preferred, but not required. The position is for 1 year.

Mentoring:

This individual will meet bi-weekly with Dr. Yaggi, PI of the CLOUDS and RISE-UP study, who will also provide guided learning through the review of the medical literature as it pertains to Sleep medicine and stroke. Dr. Yaggi with also provide mentorship and career guidance with regards completing medical school applications.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and one letter of reference as attachments to Dr. Henry Yaggi at henry.yaggi@yale.edu

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Postbaccalaureate Position - Department of Pathology (Schalper Lab)
Posting Date: April 26, 2023

Postbaccalaureate Position - Department of Pathology (Schalper Lab)

The Schalper Research Lab in the Department of Pathology at Yale University has an opening for a Postbaccalaureate (post bacc) position.  The lab is focused on understanding the immunobiology of human solid tumors using quantitative pathology, computational image analysis, in vitro cell models and molecular biology to interrogate relevant immunomodulatory pathways and identify determinants of sensitivity and resistance to treatments. Our lab has access to cutting-edge technology and has unique opportunities to develop translational research projects in human lung and colorectal cancer.  More information can be found at https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/schalper/

We are looking for a highly motivated individual interested in studying tumor-immune cell interactions in a variety of solid tumors. Interested applicants should hold a B.S. or B.A. and have basic expertise in biology, chemistry, and be research oriented. The candidate should be self-motivated and in addition to individual projects, the lab encourages a collaborative and positive working environment with other lab members and throughout the University and Cancer Center.

The competitive candidate will be involved in the following areas:

  1. Training
    1. There will be direct training in the lab for laboratory techniques related to experimental work focused on the immune system interactions with cancer. These include, but are not limited to: 1) microscope use 2) quantitative immunofluorescence 3) cell culture 4) flow cytometry 5) data interpretation and statistical analysis.
    2. There may also be aspects of the candidates’ responsibilities that include collection of clinical trial samples and pathology specimens, which will include training on specimen handling and preparation.
  2. Mentoring
    1. There will be mentorship meetings every 1-2 weeks with Drs. Schalper and Cecchini to review progress of research projects and advance career development for the candidate.
    2. There will be weekly lab meeting, which provides an opportunity for feedback on research projects and strategy in a group format. 
  3. Education
    1. There will be weekly lab meetings as noted above where pertinent data generated from the lab will be reviewed as well new updates in the field of immunobiology. The candidate will present updates regularly on their work at these meetings.
    2. There will be a weekly journal club, which will rotate the presenter weekly. This will focus on novel experiments / techniques that are related to the immune system / cancer interaction and will provide learning opportunities for the lab on experimental designs, techniques, and data interpretation / analysis.
    3. Yale University has seminars throughout campus on various topics which will be available to the candidate.

Qualified candidates who are interested in applying should e-mail an application package, including; statement of interest, CV, and contact information for three references. Please send your application package to Dr. Kurt Schalper (kurt.schalper@yale.edu) and Dr. Michael Cecchini (michael.cecchini@yale.edu)) in the subject line include your last name and reference to the job posting.

Postgraduate position - Yale Liver Center (Vilarinho Lab)
Posting Date: April 26, 2023

Postgraduate position - Yale Liver Center (Vilarinho Lab)

This is a postgraduate position in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Yale Liver Center. Our lab (https://www.vilarinholab.org) is seeking highly motivated and dedicated recent College graduates who are passionate about advancing the cellular and molecular understanding of liver function in health and disease.

  1. Training- Our laboratory is interested in using human genetics and genomics paired with highly informative cohorts of patients to discover new liver disease genes. Using cell based and mouse models we study how a mutant gene causes the liver phenotype. Thus, by uncovering new liver disease genes, we provide a diagnosis to the patient, which provides new therapeutic options, and gain new insight into liver biology. You will actively participate in the ongoing projects in the lab and learn a wide array of techniques involved, including mouse colony maintenance and genotyping, liver cell isolation, DNA and RNA isolation, rtPCR, flow cytometry, microscopy sample preparation and processing, immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy.
  2. Mentoring- You will be mentored by Dr. Silvia Vilarinho through regular interactions to review results, protocols, presentations, etc. You will be expected to participate in weekly lab meeting/journal clubs, and constructive feedback will be provided by all lab members. Also, daily mentoring and training in laboratory techniques will be provided by various lab members (postdoc, graduate students, research staff) with expertise in these methods. The laboratory has a very collaborative environment, and everyone learns from each other.
  3. Education-Individuals with prior experience with mouse model and flow cytometry are strongly encouraged to apply.

The position is for 1 year, with the potential for renewal for another year. This position is a great opportunity for applicants interested to pursue MD, PhD, or combined MD-PhD careers.

If you are interested in this position, please send (1) your CV, (2) a brief description of previous research experience and (3) an unofficial transcript to silvia.vilarinho@yale.edu.

Post-Graduate Position in Oncology and Clinical Informatics
Posting Date: April 20, 2023

Post-Graduate Position in Oncology and Clinical Informatics

Full-time paid post-graduate associate training position in the Department of Therapeutic Radiology at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. The position is for 1 or 2 years. The start date is flexible but can begin immediately.

The Aneja Lab is focused on the application of machine learning techniques to improve cancer outcomes. Specifically, we employ machine learning techniques on a variety of clinical data streams (diagnostic/pathologic imaging data, EHR data, audio data) to predict cancer outcomes and guide treatment. A large focus of our research group is in the area of deep learning. We currently have projects in collaboration with both public/private sector partners in the areas of image analysis, natural language processing, and information technology.

Education: The appointee with learn about clinical oncology and clinical radiation oncology. Additionally the appointee will be taught the application of machine learning techniques to analyze healthcare data. The appointee will also learn fundamentals of clinical informatics and different medical data formats (DICOM ect).

Training: The apointee will receive training in project relevant coding languages (Python, Keras, Tensorflow, Pytorch, STATA). Additionally, she will receive training on the implementation of machine learning techniques for data analysis (deep learning, random forrest modeling, support vector machine models, parametric and semi-parametric regression techniques).

Mentoring: The appointee will have direct mentorship from Dr. Aneja through weekly meetings. The apointee will also interact reguarly with postdocs, medical students, and residents within Dr. Aneja’s laboratory.

This training, education, and mentorship is granted with the intention of enhancing her ability to contribute to the Aneja Lab research projects over the course of her appointment and to develop impactful research throughout her career in academic medicine.

Candidates should be highly organized, self-motivated, hard-working and reliable, with good interpersonal and communication skills. Must have good attention to detail and problem-solving skills and be able to perform both independently as well as in a team setting.

Application Process: Interested applicants should contact Dr. Sanjay Aneja, MD (Sanjay.aneja@yale.edu) with the Subject line: “Post-graduate position in the Aneja lab” and include a copy of their CV as well as a Cover Letter addressing their background and interest in the position. Yale University is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its faculty, students, and staff.

Postgraduate Position Clinical and Translational Research Accelerator (C. Bakhoum Lab)
Posting Date: April 20, 2023

Postgraduate Position Clinical and Translational Research Accelerator (C. Bakhoum Lab)

Post-graduate position available for highly motivated and creative candidates to join the C. Bakhoum Laboratory, within the Clinical and Translational Research Accelerator at Yale University. Further details about the Clinical and Translational Research Accelerator are available at https://medicine.yale.edu/intmed/ctra/. This is a full-time, paid position with insurance benefits, available for start in Summer of 2023.

The ongoing work within the laboratory focuses on identifying modifiable risk factors for kidney disease progression and novel biomarkers of disease.

Training
Training will be provided in patient-oriented research and epidemiology including, but not limited to, enrolling patients into studies, measuring blood pressure using different techniques, processing of human biospecimens, using electronic data capture, and performing advanced statistical analyses. There will be opportunities to develop scientific writing and presentation skills by contributing to research publications and presenting at local and national conferences.

Mentoring
Mentoring includes direct supervision and one-on-one weekly meetings with Dr. Bakhoum to discuss research progress. The candidate will have the opportunity to present during lab meetings at the Clinical and Translational Research Accelerator, which is comprised of a team of physicians, nurses, research fellows, and study coordinators. There will be opportunities to work on projects with post-doctoral fellows, medical students, residents and clinical fellows.

Education
Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree. Prior experience in laboratory or clinical research is preferred, but not required. The position is for 1 year. This is an ideal position for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and reliable candidate with interest in pursuing graduate studies, medical school or a career in biomedical research.

All applications should be sent to christine.bakhoum@yale.edu and include the following items merged as a single-PDF file:
1) Cover letter (2-page maximum) indicating current and future research interests and expected availability dates;
2) Curriculum Vitae;
3) Reprints of up to two publications (optional);
4) Names of three references

Postgraduate Associate - Department of Dermatology (Vesely Lab)
Posting Date: April 20, 2023

Postgraduate Associate - Department of Dermatology (Vesely Lab)

Matthew Vesely, MD, PhD, is seeking a Postgraduate Associate for a position in his laboratory in the Department of Dermatology at the Yale School of Medicine.

Education - The ideal candidate has majored in the Biological or Chemical Sciences but has not yet received a doctoral degree and is seeking advanced scientific training for a duration of one or two years. Prior laboratory-based and/or clinical research experience is a plus but not required.

Training - As a Postgraduate Associate, the candidate will perform basic science and/or translational research related to two ongoing projects: 1) characterizing immune cells from skin in human autoimmune diseases such as lupus, lichen planus, and psoriasis as well as in mouse models and 2) developing and testing pathogenesis-targeted therapies for these skin diseases. The projects employ a broad range of techniques in the lab including disease modeling, molecular and cellular biology, single-cell RNA sequencing, and other new tissue-based approaches.

Mentoring - The candidate will have opportunities to present his/her data at intramural and/or national/international conferences, should this be of interest. The overall goal is to gain experience in designing and performing both basic and translational scientific work that can be used as a foundation for a future career in science and/or medicine. In addition, the candidate will be given career development opportunities (e.g. scientific writing and public speaking skills) that are individually tailored to her/his long-term career goals. The ultimate goal is to create an experience that is rewarding and engaging for the successful applicant and to foster scientific, professional, and/or educational advancement.

The candidate will be expected to perform some or all of the following duties:

  1. Assist with mouse colony management, husbandry and genotyping
  2. Immunohistochemical stains of tissue followed by visualization using various microscopy techniques including confocal microscopy and basic immunofluorescence/brightfield microscopy
  3. Basic molecular biology techniques such as quantitative PCR and Western blots
  4. Preparation of mouse and human tissues for bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing as well as for fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) and analysis
  5. Basic tissue culture techniques
  6. Use basic software/statistical tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Fiji, etc. Opportunity to develop advanced programming/data analysis skills if desired.
  7. Assist with data analysis, interpretation, and generation of figure quality data for publication and/or presentations
  8. Attend conferences where he/she can network and/or present research data
  9. Attend weekly dermatology and/or pathology research in progress conferences interest as well as weekly lab meetings
  10. Assist with shipment of samples
  11. Assist with writing scientific papers, case reports, and reviews, if of interest

Logistics of the position:

Salary: $38,000/year

Full time for 1 year (up to 2 years max)

Interested candidates should email a cover letter that briefly describes their personal and career goals as well as their research/scientific background, their CV, and at least 3 letters of reference to matthew.vesely@yale.edu.

Postgraduate Associate positions in the Digital Ethics Center (DEC), Yale University
Posting Date: April 8, 2023

Postgraduate Associate positions in the Digital Ethics Center (DEC), Yale University

The Center for Digital Ethics (DEC) at Yale University, directed by Prof. Luciano Floridi, seeks to appoint full-time, Postgraduate Associates to join this multidisciplinary center newly established at Yale. We are eager to recruit and welcome candidates who add to the diversity of the Center.

Postgraduate Associate positions are intended for recent university/college graduates seeking additional research experience and training about the Governance, Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (GELSI) of digital technologies before applying to graduate or professional school.

Areas of interests (in alphabetical order) are:

  • computer science and its GELSI;
  • computer games and their GELSI
  • cyberwar, cyberconflicts, and their GELSI;
  • data science and its GELSI;
  • digital economy, especially the GELSI of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, Insurtech, DEFI, game theory and online behavior (e.g., digital advertisement, recommender systems), changing nature of work, gig economy, app economy, network effect;
  • digital ethics, including computer ethics, cyber ethics, ethics of AI, information ethics, machine ethics; roboethics;
  • e-art, digital art, new aesthetics, NFT, and their GELSI
  • e-health, digital welfare, well-being, and their GELSI;
  • HCI and its GELSI;
  • human rights, human dignity, digital divide, UN SDG;
  • information, disinformation, misinformation, deepfakes, fake news, censorship, propaganda, the future of journalism and media, and their GELSI
  • law and regulations concerning digital technologies, especially AI and copyright, patent, IP, antitrust, AI auditing, AI legislation;
  • network theory and its GELSI
  • political science, especially digital democracy (e-democracy, democracy in digital society), agile governance, platform governance, digital geopolitics, digital sovereignty;
  • smart cities, twin cities, digital urbanization, and their GELSI
  • social data science, especially FAccT*ML issues;
  • security (including dark web, ransomware, surveillance) and its GELSI;
  • virtual reality, augmented reality, immersive reality, metaverse, XR, and their GELSI.

Training

The successful candidates will gain experience in all aspects of the research process, including training in GELSI analysis and problem-solving and project management. They will learn about critical issues in digital ethics, main theoretical frameworks, quantitative and qualitative methods, research project management, and collaborative, multidisciplinary procedures to develop research papers and conference presentations. They will have opportunities to collaborate with other members of the DEC, develop their own research projects, give presentations, and prepare for future academic work.

Mentoring

The successful candidates will be mentored by the director of the Center, Prof. Luciano Floridi, and assigned members of the DEC, to gain experience in the design, analysis, and development of research projects and related papers, meeting presentation, and time management.

Education and Position

The ideal candidate should be a recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields, including, for example (the list is not exhaustive): anthropology, computer science, data science, economics, ethics, jurisprudence, mass media, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology.

The position is envisaged to last two years, with an initial appointment of one year renewable upon satisfactory progress. The minimum compensation level is $3,167 per month or $38,000 per year (for more information see here).

To Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through 1 June 2023.

Please send application documents to Krystal Whittaker, PA to Prof. Luciano Floridi, at lucianofloridi.pa@gmail.com, using the subject line: “Postgraduate Applicant”, and including the following documents:

  1. cover letter, explaining your background and motivation for the position (2 pages maximum), including contact information for 2 referees;
  2. CV (maximum 3 pages); and
  3. an academic essay, transcript, or summary of courses and results, relevant to the activities of the DEC.

Please submit your materials as PDF files and name them LastName-FirstName.coverletter.pdf, LastName-FirstName.CV.pdf, and LastName-FirstName.proposal.pdf.)

Qualified applicants may be contacted to schedule an online interview and asked to submit two letters of recommendation.

ABOUT THE YALE CENTER FOR DIGITAL ETHICS

The Center for Digital Ethics (DEC) builds on Yale’s unique depth, breadth, and reach of scholarship in the humanities and social sciences to provide an internationally recognized hub for the study of the governance, ethical, legal, and social implications (GELSI) of digital technologies and their human, societal, and environmental impact. Strengths in other areas of the university—from the natural sciences, computer science, data science, and engineering to Yale’s unique array of professional schools—provide an essential and valuable complement. The DEC expands multidisciplinary opportunities at Yale and facilitates connections to other academic institutions, businesses, and government agencies. By bringing together a diverse community of stakeholders, the DEC implements three essential requirements for understanding the human, social, and environmental implications of digital technologies and for equitably and sustainably developing them: a firm footing in GELSI analysis and scholarship; the rigorous and scientific treatment of vital facets of digital technologies (from computer and data science to law and social sciences); and the ability to learn from, and influence, important societal endeavors outside academia (from policy- and law-making to business strategies). Digital technologies in general, and AI in particular, build on computer science, data science, and statistics, rely on human psychology and sociology, draw on insights from linguistics, literature, and philosophy, and call for new frameworks for governance, law, and business. Attention to social implications and questions of value throughout this process is essential. Thus, the DEC enables and supports scholars from a wide range of disciplines and beyond to meet, exchange ideas, and collaborate. The DEC is deeply engaged with informing and steering emerging policy initiatives on the socio-ethical value and implications of AI, digital technologies, and their applications. It sponsors public discussions that build an understanding of the socio-ethical and socio-legal aspects of digital technologies. Visitors and speakers include academics and researchers as well as civil servants, members of the technology industry, policymakers and lawmakers, and experts in culture and mass media. The DEC brings together leadership with the vision and ability to think innovatively and boldly and to move those ideas forward. It ensures diversity in its membership, promotes the inclusion of views, and arrives at consensus through open and constructive exchanges of ideas and balanced debate.

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Postgraduate Associate - Department of Pathology (Katz Lab)
Posting Date: April 3, 2023

Postgraduate Associate - Department of Pathology (Katz Lab)

As a motivated Research Assistant, the candidate will perform biological assays in Associate Professor Samuel Katz’s laboratory in the Department of Pathology.  Dr. Katz was trained in the medical scientist training program (MSTP) at Harvard Medical School and a hematopathologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where he had extensive experience working with and teaching undergraduate, medical and graduate students in the lab and in the classroom, as well as residents and fellows in the hospital.

TRAINING

Adoptive cell therapy with tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) is a highly promising form of immunotherapy. TILs are isolated from a tumor, amplified ex vivo to attain a pure and highly active T cell population and infused back into patients to achieve objective response rates of up to 55% in melanoma. Recent work has focused on single cell analysis of the ex vivo expanded TIL to identify targetable pathways through cellular reprogramming that may enhance TIL function. The Katz Laboratory employs a multidisciplinary approach including human T cell reprogramming, mouse modeling, and spatial transcriptomics. Our effort is highly cooperative through close collaborations with Drs. Marcus Bosenberg, a leader in melanoma biology and the Director of the Yale Center for Immuno-Oncology; Diane Krause, the director of the advanced cell therapy lab at Yale; Mike Hurwitz, an oncologist in clinical cell therapy, and Yang Liu and Siyuan Wang, developers of novel spatial transcriptomic technologies.

MENTORING

The candidate will work closely with Dr. Katz on projects that elucidate TIL reprogramming.  This will include weekly meetings with Dr. Katz and hands-on instruction from other laboratory personnel.  Opportunities exist to shadow Dr. Katz in the hospital and publish findings.  The ideal candidate is looking for a position in preparation for either graduate or medical school.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Bachelor’s degree
  2. Knowledge of biology, immunobiology, and chemistry
  3. Prior laboratory experience in molecular, cell and/or immuno-biology
  4. Sound degree of computer literacy; knowledge of MATLAB is preferred, not required.
  5. Meticulous organizational skills that include a focus on details and fine points
  6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  7. Ability to multitask and prioritize work
  8. Ability to demonstrate professionalism with a can-do attitude
  9. Obsessed with making a difference that benefits society

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, transcript, and names/contact information for three references to Samuel.katz@yale.edu.

Yale is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, faculty and staff and welcomes applications from women, members of minority groups, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Post Graduate Clinical Research Associate- Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis (Longbrake Lab)
Posting Date: April 4, 2023

Dr. Erin Longbrake- Post Graduate Clinical Research Associate- Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis

The Yale Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis division is recruiting research associates to join our groups for a two-year position starting summer 2023. Our investigators are interested in all aspects of the management of patients with MS and other neuroimmune diseases, novel biomarkers and imaging techniques, neurologic outcome assessments, and more.
Primary roles of the research associate will include:
  Managing the Yale Neuroimmunology Data Registry and Biorepository and the the prospective DREAM cohort (Detection Research for Early Asymptomatic MS), including screening and consenting patients, collecting biosamples, processing the biosamples,  performing neurologic assessments, and collecting outcomes data.

•           Managing ongoing investigator-initiated research studies, including studies examining tissue-specific immune responses for patients with neuro-immune diseases
•           Involvement in ongoing clinical research projects and clinical trials, including data collection and analysis, grant writing, abstract and manuscript preparation.

•            Opportunities for grant writing, abstract and manuscript preparation, and to present at conferences.

Education:

Both bachelors and Master’s degree graduates are welcome to apply. The ideal candidate would be highly motivated, have a strong academic record, an interest in neurosciences and basic statistics and programming would be valuable.

Training:

The training will focus on ongoing clinical research projects, including data collection, data entry, preprocessing and computational analysis.  Opportunities for grant writing, abstract and manuscript preparation, and to present at conferences. You will gain extensive clinical experience by interacting with critically ill patients in the emergency room and intensive care units and working collaboratively with the medical team. This training in the Department of Neurology will be ideal for gaining experience in a clinical setting and cutting edge research. You will have significant exposure to both clinical and research operations

Mentorship:

You will work closely with Dr. Longbrake. Your education will include regular meetings with Dr. Longbrake, clinicians and researchers in the department, and attendance at weekly lab meetings and department meetings where you will be exposed to cutting edge research. You will also participate in formal didactic instruction in neurology and neuroimmunology by attending weekly conferences. This position will give you an ideal opportunity to learn clinical neuroscience research.

Candidates should send a CV to sara.jasak@yale.edu and indicate in the subject line they are applying for a post graduate position.

Postgraduate Associate position in Neuroimaging and Neurofeedback
Posting Date: March 29, 2023

Postgraduate Associate position in Neuroimaging and Neurofeedback

We are looking for a full-time postgraduate associate with an interest in the use functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) neurofeedback for treating and studying neuropsychiatric disorders.  The primary project will be a study of neurofeedback for treating adolescents with Tourette Syndrome. 

  1. Training. The position will involve recruiting and screening patients, managing regulatory documents, scheduling participant visits, and conducting neuroimaging sessions including real-time fMRI neurofeedback. Training will be provided for these activities and there will also be opportunities for learning neuroimaging data analysis, for shadowing clinical assessments, and for developing academic presentation skills.
  1. Mentoring. The Postgraduate Associate will be mentored by Dr. Michelle Hampson and will work with clinicians at the Yale Child Study Center who have expertise in the assessment and treatment of childhood neuropsychiatric disorders. Mentoring and training will be tailored to support long-term career goals.
  1. Education. A Bachelor’s degree is required.  The candidate must be highly motivated, communicate well orally and in writing, and have interpersonal and organizational skills that enable efficient coordination with clinicians, patients, scanner technicians, and researchers.

Applicants should forward a CV, unofficial transcript (screenshots/photocopies fine), contact information for 3 references, and a statement of research interests to Michelle Hampson (michelle.hampson@yale.edu).  The start date is July 1, 2023, but there is some flexibility.

Post-grad Scientist (Manuelidis Lab)
Posting Date: March 29, 2023

POST-GRAD SCIENTIST: approximate start Sept 2023.

            We are looking for a post-grad scientist with molecular biology and neurovirology skills to investigate initiating causes of neurodegeneration. This position offers an opportunity to pursue new approaches to the global health problem of progressive dementias. Work that largely focused on end-stage pathology has not been effective for preventing Alzheimer’s and many other progressive neurologic diseases. Our current focus is on identification of unsuspected circular DNA viral sequences in diseased brain, and in experimental neurodegenerative models, e.g., PMID:28630311; PMID: 31231867. We seek individuals with curiosity, self-motivation, and a desire to produce well-designed and reproducible experimental observations. Some general lab responsibilities will also be required. 

Qualifications: 1) A bachelor’s or master’s degree; 2) Previous lab experience in basic science research especially mammalian tissue culture, western blotting, nucleic acids, and math-computational database searches 3) Excellent organizational skills.

Training and Education: The PI mentors, trains, and works with and alongside members in her lab (http://medicine.yale.edu/profile/laura-manuelidis/   http://medicine.yale.edu/lab/manuelidis/. In addition to Yale center facilities, our lab is well equipped, and the individual will be trained in required wet lab techniques, including biosafety techniques (by EHS) and using other approaches required for innovative experimental directions such as large database syntheses. The individual will be encouraged to go to selected Yale lectures that are relevant to the subject and aims of the lab. Our­­ lab has unique resources of human brain samples as well as experimental animal and cellular models of neurodegeneration.

Mentoring: Candidates will be mentored by the PI and professor Dr. Laura Manuelidis in the lab and through relevant laboratory, research and educational instruction to achieve deeper understanding of scientific questions and ability to independently design experimental goals. Other Yale faculty and collaborators with the PI will also participate in these areas.

To apply: Please email (laura.manuelidis@yale.edu) with your CV, two letters of recommendation, a statement describing your interests in this position, and USA citizenship or a visa permit to work in the USA by July 1, 2023. Thank you for your interest.

Postgraduate Associate position in Nephrology
Posting Date: March 28, 2023

Postgraduate Associate position in Nephrology

A full-time Postgraduate Associate position is available under supervision of Dr. Vijayakumar Kakade and Prof. Lloyd Cantley at Yale University School of Medicine to study the cellular and molecular mechanisms of Acute kidney injury (AKI) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

  1. Training. The laboratory uses Imaging Mass Cytometry (IMC) to define the spatial map of cellular changes and responses, and crosstalk between epithelial cells and immune cells following injury in AKI and CKD. While in lab, the Postgraduate Associate will help advance the ongoing project and acquire research skills including immunofluorescence staining, Imaging Mass Cytometry, data acquisition and analysis.
  1. Mentoring. The Postgraduate Associate will be mentored by Dr. Vijayakumar Kakade during hands on bench training, setting up the experiment for IMC, data acquisition, data analysis and discussion of results. Additionally, mentoring will be tailored depending upon your long-term career goals.
  1. Education. A bachelor’s/Master’s degree (pre-Med or life sciences/biology) is required. Prior experience working in a research lab and knowledge in ‘R’ script is an advantage.

The position is for 1-2 years. If you are interested in this position, please send (1) your CV, (2) a brief description of any previous research experience and (3) an unofficial transcript to vijayakumar.kakade@yale.edu.

POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATE – Creativity and Emotions Lab
Posting Date: March 25, 2023

POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATE – Creativity and Emotions Lab

The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (https://www.ycei.org), part of the Child Study Center at the Yale University School of Medicine, conducts research and teaches people of all ages how to develop their emotional intelligence. Our work focuses on (1) the development and impact of social and emotional skills among diverse populations, including education settings and organizations, and (2) the mechanisms by which social and emotional skills and training impact significant life outcomes.

We are looking for a full-time Postgraduate Associate (PGA) to join the Creativity and Emotions Lab to work on a multi-year project, Creativity, Emotion, and the Arts (Botin Foundation; PI Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle). The purpose of this project is to (1) understand the role of emotions and emotional intelligence in creativity, and (2) develop educational programs that build creativity and emotion skills through engagement with the arts. To achieve these goals, we conduct research that assesses emotions, emotion skills, and self-regulation strategies during the creative process in people of different ages and across different contexts. We also apply existing scientific knowledge to develop programs that teach creativity and emotion skills through arts appreciation and creation, as we as test the effectiveness of these programs.

Mentorship

Under the mentorship of Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, the PGA will be guided through project tasks which include: (1) research-related tasks such as data collection, analyses, writing, and academic presentations; (2) liaising with research partners via telephone, email, and in-person communications; (3) education-based tasks such as creating and revising workshops and courses, associated manuals, and participating in training events, and (4) attending meetings with collaborators and supporting the PI in preparation for those meetings as needed.

Training

The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence offers a weekly PGA seminar series co-led by the Director of Research, Dr. Christina Cipriano, the Director of Adolescent Initiatives, Dr. Jessica Hoffmann, and the Director of Early Childhood, Dr. Craig Bailey, with guest lecturers and facilitated reading ranging from Postdoctoral Associates to Senior Research Scientists. This seminar series covers many professional development topics, including (a) graduate school preparation and networking/professional image; (b) research design, methodology, and statistical analysis; (c) diversity, equity, and inclusion in research and practice.

Eligibility Requirements

The ideal candidate will have excellent time management skills, high attention to detail, superior written and oral communication skills, the ability to give and receive feedback, and the ability to work independently as well as in teams. They will have at least a bachelor’s degree, preferably in psychology or education, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Preferred qualifications include research experience and experience with data analysis software (e.g. SPSS, R, STATA, SAS), speak Spanish, and an interest in applying for an advanced degree in the future.

The Postgraduate Associate position is one year in duration with a salary of $38,000. Postgraduate positions are open to those who have recently received a bachelor and/or master’s degree, but not doctoral degrees. This is not a remote opportunity. This position is located at the Child Study Center on the campus of Yale University in New Haven, CT.

The anticipated start date is September 2023. Please note that the university has a COVID vaccination and booster requirement for all students, staff & faculty which is described in the COVID-19 Vaccine Program. You are required to comply with the Vaccine Program prior to the first day of your Yale appointment. Should you not be eligible for the Booster at this time, you will be required to receive your booster within seven (7) days of your eligibility. Please see the Yale COVID-19 Vaccine Program for information on how to schedule a vaccination and/or how to Submit or Confirm your vaccination documentation. For up-to-date university information on COVID-19, please visit: https://covid19.yale.edu/.

Application Process

Please send a cover letter and CV to zorana.ivcevic@yale.edu with email subject “Postgraduate Applicant: Creativity and Emotions Lab”. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please have contact information available for three references upon request.

ABOUT THE YALE CENTER FOR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Emotions drive learning, decision making, creativity, relationships, and health. The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence uses the power of emotions to create a more effective and compassionate society. Helping children and adults develop emotional intelligence is central to the mission of the Center. To date, schools have been at the center of these efforts. RULER, the Center’s signature program, draws on leading pedagogical practices as well as advances in psychology and neuroscience, and it has been honed through years of classroom observation, interviews, and the most demanding evaluations. Creating awareness—both of self and others—about emotions and developing the skills of emotional intelligence can improve children’s prospects in life and contribute, in turn, to healthier, more compassionate families, workplaces, and communities. RULER does this by teaching adults and children the skills of emotional intelligence. Since 2005, more than 600 schools have implemented RULER, affecting the lives of over 500,000 students. Accordingly, we integrate emotional intelligence skill building, the basis of RULER, into their everyday practices and into classroom curricula across grade levels.

The Division of Research within the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence is at the forefront of translational emotion science, building and evaluating SEL tools and interventions with youth and educators to support whole-school community thriving.  Our research advances SEL science, practice, and policy, through innovative tools, methodologies, and lines of inquiry that fosters inclusive and equitable conditions for teaching and learning, improves individual skill-building, advances SEL measurement and evaluation, and evolves the definition of the field. Learn more at www.ycei.org/research-overview.

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Postgraduate Associate - Department of Dermatology (Myung Lab)
Posting Date: March 23, 2023

Peggy Myung, MD, PhD, is seeking a post-graduate associate for a position in her laboratory in the Department of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine. This position is available as soon as possible but students graduating this May are welcome to apply for a start time after graduation. 

The student will have the opportunity to perform/participate in the following:

1. Assist with mouse colony management, husbandry and genotyping

2. Chemical, in situ hybridization and immunohistochemical stains of mouse or human tissue followed by visualization using various microscopy techniques including multiphoton microscopy, confocal microscopy, and basic immunofluorescence/brightfield microscopy

3. Basic molecular biology techniques such as quantitative PCR, and preparation of RNA for bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing

4. Basic tissue culture techniques using primary skin cells and cell lines

5. Induce genetic alterations in vivo to analyze effects of specific genes on hair follicle and skin formation/regeneration.

6. Use basic software/statistical tools such as Adobe Photoshop, illustrator, Fiji, etc.

7. Assist with data analysis, interpretation, and generation of figures for publication and/or presentations

8. Attend intra-mural and extra-mural conferences where he/she can present research data and develop communication/presentation skills

9. Attend weekly dermatology and/or pathology research in progress conferences as well as weekly lab meetings

10. Attend one-on-one meetings with the PI to review scientific data/progress and goals and to provide reciprocal constructive feedback

Education

The ideal candidate has a strong background in Biological or Chemical Sciences but has not yet received a doctoral degree and is seeking advanced scientific training for a duration of up to two years. Prior research experience using basic molecular biology or animal models is a plus but not required.

Training

This student will learn and perform basic science research that explores the cellular and molecular dynamics that control skin and hair follicle development, adult hair follicle regeneration and hair follicle stem cell regulation, using novel live imaging and genomic approaches coupled with classical genetic tools. In this lab, he/she will learn a broad range of techniques, including mouse genetics, multi-photon imaging, molecular biology, single-cell RNA/ATAC sequencing, in situ hybridization as well as other techniques. The post-graduate student will also have opportunities to present his/her data at weekly lab meetings and at national/international conferences. The overall goal is to learn how to design and perform scientific experiments that can be used to develop his/her skills for a future career in science and/or medicine.

Mentoring

The student will be given career development opportunities (e.g. scientific writing and public speaking) that are individually tailored to his/her long-term career goals. Dr. Myung’s lab hopes to give real-world training to create an experience that is rewarding and engaging for everyone in the lab and that fosters scientific and professional growth!

Logistics of the position:

Salary: $38,000/year

Full time for 1 year (up to 2 years max)

Location: Hunter Building, 6th Floor, Yale School of Medicine

Interested candidates should email a cover letter that briefly describes their personal and career goals as well as their research/scientific background, their CV, and at least 2 letters of reference to peggy.myung@yale.edu

Postgraduate Associate, Computational Biology (Reilly Lab)
Posting Date: March 22, 2023

Postgraduate Associate, Computational Biology (Reilly Lab)

The Reilly Lab in the Department of Genetics at Yale School of Medicine (www.reilly-lab.com) is seeking postgraduate researchers in computational biology. We’re a collaborative, hard-working, and supportive team that develops and use cutting-edge genomic tools to study human disease and evolution.

The promise of unlocking the human genome’s full potential to cure disease or understand our evolutionary history hinges on our ability to build new tools for interpreting uncharacterized genomic regions. To that end we’ve developed CRISPR editing, high-throughput reporter assays, and machine learning methods. Our lab applies these tools to understand evolutionarily significant genomic loci, the precise genetic mechanisms underlying complex traits, and disease risk for neurological, autoimmune and metabolic disorders. We are looking for strong candidates with either a human and cross-species evolutionary genomics focus, or an interest in technology development in the human genetics space.

TRAINING

The Postgraduate Associate will train in developing new computational tools and techniques to advance our understanding of the human genome and its role in disease and evolution. Potential projects include applying machine learning models and population genetic methods to predict and understand regulatory variants, collaborating with experimental biologists on developing novel uses of high-throughput reporter assays, and analyzing CRISPR editing and high-throughput reporter assay data to uncover new insights into the genetics of human disease and evolution. The Postgraduate Associate is expected to develop into an integral, valued member of the lab, to participate in weekly lab meetings/journal clubs, to present their research findings, and to attend research seminars. There is some flexibility to match the trainee’s interests and aptitude to specific computational projects of interest.

MENTORING

The Reilly lab takes seriously its role in training future scientists and sees the postgraduate’s future success as the lab’s success. The Postgraduate Associate will meet regularly with the PI to discuss scientific progress and career development. Previous trainees have gone onto top-tier graduate programs, medical schools, and industry positions. Each has graduated from the lab with authorship on at least one manuscript. As a part of the Department of Genetics at the Yale School of Medicine, the lab offers an outstanding and fully resourced training environment which provides the flexibility to meet the trainee’s professional goals.

EDUCATION

For computational candidates, excellent coding skills and coursework in molecular biology/genetics are required. The candidate should display a high level of initiative, logic, and creative problem solving skills, as well as a bachelor’s degree with a solid foundation in science. The candidate is also required to have excellent personal initiative and should be excited by the prospect of working in a dynamic team. They should demonstrate previous time management skills in coordinating multiple, concurrent assignments in a multi-faceted project. Candidates should possess strong communication and computer skills, with the ability to develop technical documents and presentations.

Candidates with any experience in machine learning, bioinformatics, sequencing, molecular biology, genetics, or evolutionary biology are especially encouraged to apply. The appointment will be for 1 year, with the possibility of extension or further opportunities. Interested candidates should apply here: apply.interfolio.com/122943. The application should include: (1) CV; (2) a cover letter including a brief description of research interests and how they align with the lab; and (3) contact information for 2-3 referees.

POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATE POSITION – Pediatric Advanced Cancer Experience (PACE) Lab
Posting Date: March 20, 2023

POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATE POSITION – Pediatric Advanced Cancer Experience (PACE) Lab, Dr. Prasanna Ananth, Yale School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics/Section of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

The PACE Lab at the Yale School of Medicine is focused on developing tools to evaluate and improve quality of healthcare for children with serious illness. Using a range of qualitative and quantitative approaches, we are currently engaged in family-centered research to assess quality of advanced childhood cancer care. To read more about our work, please visit https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/pace/.

We seek a Postgraduate Associate interested in pediatric serious illness research to join our team. The Postgraduate will work with our team of investigators, led by Dr. Prasanna Ananth, on both virtual and in-person studies involving patients with childhood cancer and parents.

Education: Postgraduate positions are open to those who have recently received a bachelor and/or master’s degree. This position is ideal for recent graduates interested in strengthening their research experience prior to graduate or medical school.

Candidate Qualifications: Candidates should be highly organized, detail-oriented, reliable, and must possess strong communication skills. Prior experience working in healthcare, with children, and in clinical research are preferred. Experience with qualitative or quantitative (statistically oriented) research is ideal but not mandatory.

Mentorship: The Postgraduate will receive mentorship, training, and feedback from members of the team. Additionally, they will meet regularly with Dr. Ananth.

Training: The candidate will receive training in various research methods applicable to the work, with opportunities to attend regular meetings of various interdisciplinary investigator groups at Yale (ie meetings of the Yale Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy and Effectiveness Research Center) and to participate in publications and presentations. Efforts will be made to tailor the experience to the postgraduate’s goals and interests.

Roles will include: Conducting interviews or administering questionnaires to patients or families in clinical settings, literature searches, citation management, data analyses, preparation of analytic reports/tables/figures, assistance with manuscript and presentation preparation.

This position is a one-year, full-time appointment with renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding and is eligible to start immediately. Applications will be reviewed as soon as received.

To Apply: Interested applicants should submit via e-mail to Dr. Prasanna Ananth (Prasanna.ananth@yale.edu):

1) a letter of interest highlighting skills and experiences relevant to this work,

2) CV or resume,

3) writing sample,

4) a list of 2-3 potential references that we may contact.

Postgraduate position - Mosquito Neurobiology and Behavior (Sorrells lab)
Posting Date: March 16, 2023

Postgraduate position - Mosquito Neurobiology and Behavior, Sorrells lab

The Sorrells lab is a highly collaborative, friendly, supportive, and dynamic environment in the Department of Genetics. We are looking for a postgrad to study mosquito neural circuits and behavior. We are interested in understanding what neurons in the mosquito brain control attraction to humans and feeding on their blood as well as how this behavior evolved. As part of this work, we are developing genetic techniques to control specific populations of neurons and test their function. Please see www.sorrellslab.org for more information about our research and values.

Training: We use optogenetics, CRISPR-Cas9, transgenics, machine-learning based behavior analysis, imaging, and genomics to understand mosquito behavior and evolution. The post-graduate trainee will develop skills in these techniques as well as data presentation, visualization, and scientific writing.

Mentoring: Mentorship is a priority in the lab, and trainees will have frequent formal and informal meetings with Trevor and will also work closely with graduate students and post-docs in the lab. Each trainee will have a professional development plan tailored to their career goals.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in biological sciences is strongly preferred. Prior experience in neurobiology, molecular biology, or vector biology is desired but not necessary. Most applicants will pursue a PhD after their post-graduate experience. Start date is June 2023. We are looking for highly motivated candidates who can commit ~24 months.

Application Instructions

Please upload your CV and a cover letter stating your motivation for pursuing the opportunity, your research interests and experience, and your formal qualifications. Your CV should contain the contact information of three referees who are familiar with your work, interests and experience.

The Department of Genetics believes that outstanding science is driven by diversity. We strive to create an inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students whose voices and contributions are valued and respected, and who better represent the communities we serve. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical ability, and ethnicity. Diversity is our commitment and our passion; we invite you to be part of it. Please refer to the official Yale University statement on diversity and inclusion below.

To Applyhttp://apply.interfolio.com/122702

Postgraduate Associate position Basic / Translational Cancer Research (Augert Lab)
Posting Date: March 13, 2023

Postgraduate Associate position Basic / Translational Cancer Research (Augert Lab)

The Augert lab (augertlab.org) is recruiting a postgraduate researcher to study the transcriptional and epigenetic mechanisms that promote cancer development and modulate responses to targeted and immune-based therapeutic strategies (Cancer Cell 2020, Cancer Discovery 2018, Science Signaling 2019, JTO 2017). Our group uses innovative multidisciplinary approaches including cell biology, human and mouse genetics, epigenomic and cutting-edge molecular techniques to better understand the mechanisms underlying cancer development and unlock novel, more effective therapeutic treatments for patients. We are looking for motivated, dedicated candidates who are interested in basic and translational cancer research and value a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Training:

Depending on your scientific interest, you will have the opportunity to tackle several basic and/or translational projects by applying a broad range of techniques to novel and unique biological models of cancer. You will leverage approaches such as CRISPR/Cas9 technology, epigenomics (CUT&RUN, CUT&Tag), genetic screens, cell engineering, flow cytometry, mouse modeling, preclinical platforms, and next generation sequencing strategies. You will design and execute experiments as well as acquire and analyze the data generated. You will work with members of the lab in a collaborative and supportive environment, and you will be a co-author on the resulting publications. Finally, you will also have the opportunity to interact with our academic and industry collaborators.

Mentoring:

Lab members receive a tailored mentorship suited to their specific career goals. The PI has trained, supervised, and managed undergraduates, postgraduate associates, research technicians, and graduate students, who have moved onto competitive graduate programs, medical schools, industry positions and other roles with greater responsibilities. We strive to provide scientific and managerial guidance and support employee growth and development.

Education:

The ideal candidate has completed a bachelor’s degree in biology, engineering, or other science-related field and/or master’s degree in biological sciences or a related field. The position is ideal for recent graduates interested in strengthening their research experience and publication record prior to applying to medical and/or graduate school. The candidate should be organized and have good interpersonal, communication and writing skills. They must display the ability to think critically, problem solve and an attention to detail. Prior research experience, particularly in cell and molecular biology is preferred.

The position is for one or two years. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested applicants should send in one single PDF: a CV, a brief motivation statement and the contact information of three references to Dr. Arnaud Augert arnaud.augert@yale.edu

Post Graduate Clinical Research Associate- Neurology Critical Care (Kim Lab)
Posting Date: March 13, 2023

Post Graduate Clinical Research Associate- Neurology Critical Care (Kim Lab)

Dr. Kim is recruiting a research associate to join her critical care neurophysiology group. We are interested in all aspects of the management of patients with brain trauma and other acute neurologic injuries, novel biomarkers and imaging techniques for brain injury, neurologic outcome assessments, and more.
Primary roles of the research associate will include:
 • Involvement in ongoing clinical research projects, including data collection, preprocessing and computational analysis
• Opportunities for grant writing, abstract and manuscript preparation, and to present at conferences.
Research associates will gain extensive clinical experience by interacting with critically ill patients in the Neurosciences ICU and working collaboratively with the medical team.

Education:

Both bachelors and Master’s degree graduates are welcome to apply. The ideal candidate would be highly motivated, have a strong academic record, an interest in neurosciences and strong analysis skills (using MATLAB, Python, etc).  Prior experience in biological signal processing, especially electroencephalography (EEG) data, spectral analysis and machine learning methods would be highly valued.

Training:

The training will focus on ongoing clinical research projects, including data collection, data entry, preprocessing and computational analysis.  Opportunities for grant writing, abstract and manuscript preparation, and to present at conferences. You will gain extensive clinical experience by interacting with critically ill patients in the emergency room and intensive care units and working collaboratively with the medical team. This training in the Department of Neurology will be ideal for gaining experience in a clinical setting and cutting edge research. You will have significant exposure to both clinical and research operations

Mentorship:

You will work closely with Dr. Kim. Your education will include regular meetings with Dr. Kim, clinicians and researchers in the department, and attendance at weekly lab meetings and department meetings where you will be exposed to cutting edge research. You will also participate in formal didactic instruction in neurology, vascular neurology, and critical care neurology by attending weekly conferences. This position will give you an ideal opportunity to learn clinical neuroscience research.

Candidates should send a CV to sara.jasak@yale.edu and indicate in the subject line they are applying for a post graduate position.

Post Graduate Clinical Research Associate- Neurology Critical Care (Sheth Lab)
Posting Date: March 13, 2023

Post Graduate Clinical Research Associate- Neurology Critical Care (Sheth Lab)

Dr. Sheth is recruiting 2-3 research associates to join his critical care research group. We are interested in all aspects of the management of patients in the neurology critical care unit,  novel biomarkers and imaging techniques for brain injury, neurologic outcome assessments, and more.

Primary roles of the research associate will include:

 • Involvement in ongoing clinical research projects, including data collection, preprocessing and computational analysis
• Opportunities for grant writing, abstract and manuscript preparation, and to present at conferences.

Research associates will gain extensive clinical experience by interacting with critically ill patients in the Neurosciences ICU and working collaboratively with the medical team. You are welcome and encouraged to attend department conferences, lectures, and rounds.

Education:

Both bachelors and Master’s degree graduates are welcome to apply.  The ideal candidates would be highly motivated, have a strong academic record, an interest in the neurosciences and a team player.

Training:

The training will focus on ongoing clinical research projects, including data collection, data entry, preprocessing and computational analysis.  Opportunities for grant writing, abstract and manuscript preparation, and to present at conferences. You will gain extensive clinical experience by interacting with critically ill patients in the emergency room and intensive care units and working collaboratively with the medical team. This training in the Department of Neurology will be ideal for gaining experience in a clinical setting and cutting edge research. You will have significant exposure to both clinical and research operations

Mentorship:

You will work closely with Dr. Sheth. Your education will include regular meetings with Dr. Sheth, clinicians and researchers in the department, and attendance at weekly lab meetings and department meetings where you will be exposed to cutting edge research. You will also participate in formal didactic instruction in neurology, vascular neurology, and critical care neurology by attending weekly conferences. This position will give you an ideal opportunity to learn clinical neuroscience research.

Candidates should send a CV to sara.jasak@yale.edu and indicate in the subject line they are applying for a post graduate position.

Post Graduate Clinical Research Associate- Sleep Medicine/Movement Disorders (Koo Lab)
Posting Date: March 13, 2023

Post Graduate Clinical Research Associate- Sleep Medicine/Movement Disorders (Koo Lab)

Dr. Brian Koo, MD, a neurologist and sleep medicine clinical researcher, from the Department of Neurology at Yale is recruiting a research associate to join his clinical research team for a one- or two-year position starting in the spring or summer of 2023. Dr. Koo studies disorders which exist at the borderlands of sleep medicine and neurology, including restless legs syndrome and REM sleep behavior disorder.   

Primary roles of research associates will include:
•           Involvement in ongoing clinical research projects, including data collection and analysis, research subject recruitment, conducting research visits, maintenance of data, and communicating with the Yale Institutional review board.  

Research associates will gain extensive experience in the conduct of clinical research. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, have a strong academic record, an interest in clinical research, and proficiency with computer programs such as Excel. Experience with Redcap is helpful but not required. Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first serve basis and strong candidates will be invited to interview

Education:

Both bachelors and Master’s degree graduates are welcome to apply. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, have a strong academic record, an interest in clinical research, and proficiency with computer programs such as Excel. Experience with Redcap is helpful but not require

Training:

 Involvement in ongoing clinical research projects, including data collection and analysis, research subject recruitment, conducting research visits, and maintenance of data. .  Opportunities for grant writing, abstract and manuscript preparation, and to present at conferences. You will gain extensive clinical experience by interacting with patients and working collaboratively with the medical team. This training in the Department of Neurology will be ideal for gaining experience in a clinical setting and cutting edge research. You will have significant exposure to both clinical and research operations.

Mentorship:

You will work closely with Dr.’s Koo and Cedarbaum. Your education will include regular meetings with Dr.’s Koo and Cedarbaum, clinicians and researchers in the department, and attendance at weekly lab meetings and department meetings where you will be exposed to cutting edge research. You will also participate in formal didactic instruction in neurology by attending weekly conferences. This position will give you an ideal opportunity to learn clinical neuroscience research.

Candidates should send a CV to sara.jasak@yale.edu and indicate in the subject line they are applying for a post graduate position.

Postgraduate Associate Position (Benveniste lab)
Posting Date: March 13, 2023

Postgraduate Associate Position (Benveniste lab)

We have an opening for a talented and highlight motivated Postgraduate Associate  for a 1-year (with potential extension for 2-years) position. The Benveniste lab in the Department of Anesthesiology at Yale University focuses on translational research of neurodegenerative disorders such as cerebral small vessel disease and aging.  Specifically we study the roles of cerebrospinal fluid flow dynamics and glymphatic-lymphatic coupling and explore novel disease modifying therapies. The lab uses a combination of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), physiological interventions in transgenic and surgical rodent models together with molecular/histological tools.

Research responsibilities

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in a variety of in vivo techniques including rodent surgery and MRI in our various projects.

As a member of the research staff, you will assist Dr. Koundal, Dr. Benveniste and research staff in the lab with the following principle responsibilities:

  • Assist lab staff with research experiments including non-survival and survival rodent surgery (e.g., lymph vessel ligations, CSF catheter implantation, arterial cannulations), brain dissection and slice preparation
  • Assist lab staff with research experiments for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Using and understanding a wide variety of histological techniques
  • Working with and handling research animals
  • Perform immunohistochemical staining support of various research projects.
  • Participate in laboratory meetings and read literature applicable to the research area
  • Help with lab organization and other support duties relating to lab operations, as required
  • Other duties as assigned.

Mentorship:

The Postgraduate Associate will be directly mentored by Dr. Helene Benveniste and Dr. Sunil Koundal as well as Dr. Hedok Lee.

Training:

Dr. Sunil Koundal will be training the candidate in performing in vivo magnetic resonance imaging experiments using rat models. Dr. Sunil Koundal will also be training the candidate in handling and minor surgical techiques necessary for the experiments (anesthesia, CSF catheter placement and recovery from anesthesia).

Dr. Benveniste will be training and supervising the candidate in arterial cannulation, physiology and other anesthesia techniques as required.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related filed with prior experience working in a research laboratory. Excellent analytical, communication, problem solving, and organizational skills. Candidates must have the ability to work both independently and as a team member. Able to learn and perform new techniques.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter stating your interest in the position to sunil.koundal@yale.edu or helene.benveniste@yale.edu

Yale University is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its faculty, students, and staff.

Postgraduate Associate Position in Clinically High Risk Psychosis Research (PRIME)
Posting Date: March 9, 2023

Postgraduate Associate Position in Clinically High Risk Psychosis Research

The Psychosis Prodrome Research (PRIME) Clinic will select one highly qualified college graduate for a research position. The PRIME Research Clinic’s mission is to study the course of symptoms, which are sometimes prodromal for psychosis and to prevent the development of frank psychosis and schizophrenia.  Our research is specifically designed for individuals, ages 12 to 40, who are experiencing worrisome changes in their thoughts, experiences, and/or feelings. These changes may indicate risk factors for serious mental illness. Risk factors include: suspiciousness, odd thinking or behavior, increased difficulty at work or school, withdrawal from loved ones, and changes in emotions. In our lab, we investigate cognition, psychological assessments, biomarkers, language interviews, imaging, digital biomarkers, and other domains.

The clinic director and principal investigator (P.I.) is Dr. Scott Woods. For more information and a list of recent publications, visit the lab website:

https://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/research/programs/clinical_people/prodome

https://www.prime.research.yale.edu/about-prime

Mentorship

The associate will be mentored by clinic director/P.I. Dr. Woods, medical director Dr. Powers, and clinical director Dr. Walsh.  There will be team meetings and one on one supervision meetings each week. The goal is to create an experience that is rewarding and engaging for the successful applicant and to foster scientific, professional, and/or educational advancement.

Training

You will be trained on identifying, monitoring, and managing troubling symptoms of signs of serious mental illness in some high-risk adolescents and young adults as compared to healthy community controls. You will be also be provided training in human and clinical research, which will include multi-method assessment in the collection of wide range of biomarkers including brain structure and function, psychopathology and cognition, genetics, behavior, and natural language and speech. You will learn to test whether data-driven variation in these biomarkers can be used to predict individual clinical trajectories. Furthermore, you will learn about web-based data collection, setting up of data forms, data verification and the data output and conversion methods from web-based to traditional data management tools. In addition, you will learn to conduct clinical research with clinical patient and control samples, including learning approaches with smartphone-based apps that track daily patient symptoms to track clinical and health outcomes.

Education/Experience

BA or BS required. Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or Pre-Med background is highly preferred.

This is a 1-year position, but we encourage applicants to commit to a 2-year position, which is advantageous for building a strong CV for admission to graduate programs and further career development.

Application Process

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and at least three contacts of reference to Angela Nuñez at angela.nunez@yale.edu. Please write “Postgraduate Associate Position at PRIME Clinic” in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Postgraduate Associate Improving Pediatric Acute Care Through Simulation (ImPACTS)
Posting Date: March 2, 2023

POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATE SPOT OPENING – Improving Pediatric Acute Care Through Simulation (ImPACTS): Dr. Auerbach, Yale School of Medicine, Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine

The ImPACTS Research Program is in the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Emergency Medicine at Yale. ImPACTS aims to address the up to four fold higher rate of mortality for acutely ill and injured infants and children presenting to community sites compared to “pediatric ready” academic specialty centers. Our goal is to ensure that all critically ill and injured children no matter where they live work or travel receive optimal care. The core of ImPACTS is at Yale and supports a scalable/regional model of 40 leading Academic Medical centers working with over 300 community sites across North America. Our programs includes work in primary care offices, in prehospital (emergency medical services), emergency departments, critical care transport teams, inpatient pediatric wards and to neonatology units in community hospitals. The ImPACTS model involves a structured longitudinal collaboration between academic medical centers and regional community sites involving simulation and other improvement activities. Multiple papers have been published supporting the efficacy of this model in improving pediatric readiness and outcomes.

We seek a Postgraduate Associate interested in simulation, collaboration and quality improvement with appropriate experience to join our multidisciplinary team of researchers, pediatricians, and educators. The Postgraduate Associate will work primarily with Dr. Marc Auerbach and collaborators from Indiana University School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. More information is available on impactscollaborative.com.

Candidates should be highly organized, self-motivated, hard-working and reliable, with good interpersonal and communication skills. Must have good attention to detail and problem-solving skills and be able to perform both independently as well as in a team setting.

Education: Postgraduate positions are open to those who have recently received a bachelor and/or master’s degree in biological sciences or a related field. Prior experience in healthcare, emergency medicine, public health, education, and/or quality improvement are preferred. This position is ideal for recent graduates interested in strengthening their research experience prior to graduate or medical school.

Mentorship: The candidate will get “hands on” and conceptual mentorship, orientation, guidance and feedback by members of the national team. Additionally they will meet regularly and receive mentorship from Dr. Auerbach.
 

Training: The candidate will receive training in a variety of technologies and techniques used in healthcare systems improvement including simulation based training/testing, education, quality improvement and patient safety. They will receive formal training in simulation-based education and collaborative research. They will be encouraged to participate in training related to pediatric acute care, program evaluation, data management and analysis. They will have engage in collating performance results and presenting findings to community and academic audiences. Efforts will be made to tailor the experience to the postgraduate’s goals and interests. There is also the opportunity to participate in publications and presentations.

Roles will include:

* Project Management including monthly meeting coordination for ImPACTS projects with a focus on ED, Neonatal and EMS projects.
* Data management: Data entry, maintenance, analysis and creating reports of data for the ImPACTS network.
* Simulation equipment management and case development (e.g., running high tech manikins, developing clinical cases).
* Content creator and social media management, website management.
* Opportunities to participate in disseminating research: manuscripts, presentations, and sub-projects.

The ideal candidate will have:

* Excellent communication and management skills
* Strong biostatistical skills, including database management, survey-based research, data reporting, and analysis/modeling
* Preferred (but not required) experience in implementation-science, health care provider education, simulation-based training, and measurement, emergency/acute care, qualitative research, database research

This position is a one-year, full-time appointment with renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding, and is eligible to start immediately (preferred prior to June 1). Applications will be reviewed as soon as received.

To Apply: Interested applicants should submit 1) a personal statement/letter of interest including a summary of their top skills /experiences that relate to this project, 2) their CV, 3) an optional letter of reference via e-mail to Dr. Marc Auerbach (marc.auerbach@yale.edu) and Dr. Snimarjot Kaur (snimarjot.kaur@yale.edu)

Postgraduate Associate position in the Department of Internal Medicine (Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Geer Lab)
Posting Date: March 1, 2023

Postgraduate Associate position in the Department of Internal Medicine (Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Geer Lab)

The Geer Lab at Yale School of Medicine seeks a postgraduate trainee to contribute to our studies aimed at understanding the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea and stroke.

This is a full-time, paid position available for start on or about June 1, 2023.

Training: Candidates will receive training in various clinical research skills, including:

  • Identifying and enrolling eligible study participants in the intensive care unit and stroke units.
  • Conducting study visits.
  • Design and maintenance of online databases.
  • Manuscript preparation.

Trainees will gain extensive clinical experience by interacting with patients and medical staff. The trainee is expected to help with all activities and participate in weekly lab meetings. Trainees will also attend departmental conferences and lectures that are relevant to the research project. Trainees will participate in the preparation of conference abstracts.

As we work with precious patient samples that typically must be processed while fresh, scheduling flexibility is a requirement. This job involves face-to-face interactions with patients and their loved ones; we seek someone who is compassionate and comfortable interfacing with patients and medical staff.

Mentoring: Candidates will be mentored Dr. Geer and Dr. Henry Yaggi. Mentoring includes direct supervision and 1:1 bi-weekly meetings with Dr. Geer to discuss short and long-term goals, scientific development, and career development.  Additional informal mentorship will come from working closely with other lab members and collaborating with other researchers within the department of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.

Education: Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline prior to the beginning of the position. Prior clinical and research experience is not required, but highly preferred. Candidates should be a team player, self-motivated, organized, responsible, enthusiastic, and eager to learn. Candidates must also have a flexible schedule (able work weekends and rarely evenings). Individuals, whose career plans include studying towards graduate degrees or medical degrees, are highly encouraged to apply. The position is for 1 year (extendable for one additional year with a 2 year maximum).

Interested candidates should send their applications to Jacqueline.Geer@yale.edu.

The applications should include: (1) CV; (2) Cover letter; (3) One letter of recommendation that speak directly to the candidate’s research and clinical experience and training potential Recommendation letters must be emailed to Jacqueline.Geer@yale.edu directly from the recommender. 

Please include your full name on every page of the items listed above.

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Postgraduate Position Combining Interdisciplinary Research and Museum Program Development on Assyrian Stone Reliefs
Posting Date: February 28, 2023

Postgraduate Position Combining Interdisciplinary Research and Museum Program Development on Assyrian Stone Reliefs

Yale Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (IPCH), Technical Studies Laboratory

The Technical Studies Laboratory of the Yale Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (IPCH) is seeking applicants for a one-year position at the  postgraduate associate level, supported by a grant from the Avangrid Foundation. The associate will carry out a project with two overlapping objectives: research on the polychrome color schema of Assyrian stone reliefs and developing educational materials about polychromy and pigment analysis for use by the Yale Peabody Museum in gallery interpretation and programming.

Education

  • Candidates should have completed a masters level degree in fields including archaeology/anthropology, cultural heritage science (conservation science), physical sciences (chemistry, materials science and engineering), Near Eastern or Classical studies, technical art history, or related fields.
  • This position will prepare the candidate to enroll in a doctoral program.

Mentoring

The appointee will receive training in the use of analytical instruments and data interpretation in relation to the analysis of Assyrian stone reliefs and other collection materials by scientists at the Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (IPCH). Mentoring will be provided by colleagues at the Yale Babylonian Collection to support the appointee in identifying sources about the architecture of late Assyrian palaces, their color schema, and research that has informed the reconstruction of color schema. Yale Peabody Museum staff and IPCH staff will jointly mentor the appointee in their work with high school student participants in the EVOLUTIONS program.

Training

The Yale Peabody Museum is currently undergoing a transformative renovation, which includes the creation of new spaces dedicated to ancient Mesopotamia. The gallery will feature two relief fragments from the palace of Ashurnasirpal II. Long deprived of their original painted surfaces, the reliefs will have that history of color restored through dynamic light projection to simulate how the reliefs would have appeared in situ. To anchor the light projection design in the materiality of the stone reliefs as much as possible, the candidate will work with IPCH scientists to locate and characterize any remaining microscopic paint residues using a combination of scientific imaging and micro-analysis techniques. They will also collaborate with colleagues at the Yale Babylonian Collection, formally affiliated within the Yale Peabody Museum’s Division of Anthropology, to contextualize the scientific findings with respect to similar research available in other collections and historic sources. The outcome of the project will include light projection color schema in addition to other visual and textual elements for use in gallery and digital platforms. A key aspect of the project involves working with the Peabody Museum’s EVOLUTIONS program (Evoking Learning and Understanding through Investigations of the Natural Sciences, or EVO for short), which is a free youth program for New Haven and West Haven high school students.

The appointee will be encouraged to take advantage of courses and workshops offered by the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning to further support their professional development in relation to teaching and outreach.

Position and application information:

The postgraduate associate position is a full-time, 12-month position (renewable for a 2nd year pending funding). A starting date between April and June 2023 is desired. salary will be commensurate with skills and experience, in the range of $45,000-$55,000. Allowable relocation costs up to $4000 will be reimbursed. For a description of benefits, including health insurance, please visit https://postdocs.yale.edu/applicants/yale-benefit-summary. Support for travel associated with projects is provided. This position is based primarily on Yale’s West Campus on the border of West Haven and Orange CT, and requires visits to collection spaces on Central Campus in New Haven. There is a free shuttle service between Yale’s campuses, parking at West Campus is free of charge.

Application process:

  • The closing date for applications is February 28, 2023; review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
  • Send an email or document describing your interest in the position, your CV, and the names of and contact information for two references to Anikó Bezur (aniko.bezur@yale.edu), Wallace S. Wilson Director of Scientific Research, Technical Studies Laboratory, Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage.
  • At IPCH and the Yale Peabody Museum we are working on Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion institutional priorities so that we can learn to better serve our communities, amplify marginalized voices and perspectives, and create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. The ideal candidate will be ready to share their experience with and interest in contributing to this work. Please address in your cover letter how Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion relate to your professional experience and goals.
  • We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups in the museum field.

Required qualifications:

Desired Skills & Related Activities (consider re-evaluating this list for a postgrad level appointment)

  • Experience with imaging and instrumental analysis techniques used to identify pigments and colorants. Ability to collect and analyze data using methods including in-situ x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy as well as sample-based techniques (FTIR, SEM-EDS, etc.).
  • Ability to engage with scholarship on the cultural history of Assyrian art (applicants do not need to be experts in Assyrian history) and current research into ancient polychromy. Connect with curators, conservators, and scientists at other institutions to learn about and incorporate their findings into this study.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and cross-institutional setting involving scientists, cultural historians, museum programming and outreach specialists, as well as a wide range of supporting departments.
  • Demonstrated robust verbal and written communication skills. The selected candidate will communicate scientific findings to audiences ranging from specialists to the public. Modalities may include written analytical reports; gallery content in the form of graphic representations of polychromy and written description of analysis processes for museum audiences; in-person engagement with high-school student participants in the Yale Peabody Museum’s EVO program; written and visual website and social media content.
  • Organizational skills needed for project management.

About the Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage

The Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (IPCH) is the collaborative and programmatic nexus of preservation and conservation expertise across Yale’s libraries, museums, and special collections. Established in 2011, IPCH enacts its mission to advance the preservation and interpretation of the world’s cultural heritage through collaborative research, practice, training, and outreach. Located on the Yale West Campus, IPCH engages with scholars and students and with its world-class collections, including those of the Yale University Art Gallery, the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, the Yale Center for British Art, and the Yale University Library. The Technical Studies Lab at IPCH decodes art and artifacts, enabling scholars across disciplines to incisively interpret origins and histories. Fundamental to this work is understanding and managing change, especially deterioration and its detection, monitoring, and treatment. We also develop tools and methodologies that enable new modes of studying art and artifacts. Facilities include a variety of XRF instruments, optical microscopes, FTIR microscope, Raman microscope, SEM/EDS, GC/MS, UV/visible spectroscopy, and an array of accelerated aging and mechanical testing equipment.

Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

Postgraduate Associate Position in Genetics (Wang lab)
Posting Date: February 28, 2023
Postgraduate Associate Position in Genetics (Wang lab)
 
Research in our lab focuses on the development and application of state-of-the-art imaging-based omics approaches to understand the spatial organization of mammalian genome and transcriptome, and how they impact cellular states. Recent advances include the development of the first-in-kind image-based 3D genomics method termed chromatin tracing to trace the spatial folding of genome, co-development of MERFISH for spatial transcriptome profiling (See Nature Methods Method of the Year 2020), and the development of MINA for highly multiplexed integrative DNA-RNA-protein imaging, to measure multiscale chromatin folding, copy numbers of numerous RNA species, and associations of numerous genomic regions with nuclear landmarks in the same, single cells in mammalian tissue (Science 2016, Science 2015, Molecular Cell, 2020, Nature Communications 2020, Trends in Cell Biology 2020, Nature Protocols, 2021, Cell Discovery 2021, Genome Biology 2021).
 
As one of the leading labs in this field, we are well funded with over $10 million through five NIH and private foundation mechanisms received in 2019-2022. Professor Wang is a highly recognized pioneer in the field and was awarded with the “2016 International Union of Pure and Applied Physics Young Scientist Prize in Biological Physics”, the “2018 MIT Technology Review 35 Innovators Under 35 of China”, the “2019 NIH Director’s New Innovator Award”, the “2022 Pershing Square Sohn Prize for Young Investigators in Cancer Research”, and the “2023 Biophysical Society Early Career Award in Physical Cell Biology”. We have established a very dynamic and productive lab culture (lab publications). Trainees in the lab receive unique, comprehensive training in this rising field and abundant research opportunities. Devoted trainees often rapidly achieve significant track records.
 
Mentoring:
The postgraduate associate will be directly involved in research projects and mentored by the PI and other lab members. The postgraduate associate will have weekly mentoring meetings with the PI and will attend weekly group meetings.
 
Training:
Training in the lab spans traditional “wet lab” biology in the field of genome biology, cell biology, and genetics, the “dry lab” computational biology as we do all our computation in house, and engineering/instrumentation in automated high-performance microscopy and fluidics. The postgraduate associate will learn some or all of these aspects depending on individual capacity.
 
Education:
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics or a related field, with prior experience in wet lab biology, biochemistry, or physical biology research.
 
Postgraduate Associate Position in Biochemistry and Structural Biology (Bleichert lab)
Posting Date: February 22, 2023

Postgraduate Associate Position in Biochemistry and Structural Biology (Bleichert lab)

The Bleichert lab (https://www.bleichertlab.org/) in the Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry (MB&B) at Yale University is looking for an enthusiastic, goal-driven, and team-oriented postgraduate associate.  

Our lab is interested in understanding the mechanisms that control the initiation of DNA and chromatin replication and how they are deregulated in cancer. We are particularly excited to visualize the molecules involved in these events at high resolution and to understand their biophysical properties and functions using a combination of biochemistry, structural biology, and biophysics.

We offer a dynamic and stimulating work environment for conducting cutting-edge research and for facilitating your career development. We will provide numerous opportunities for advancing your research and science communication skills. In return, we ask that you are excited and highly motivated to do research and that you are eager to learn the scientific workflow.

This position is ideal for a recent or soon to be college graduate with a major in any biology-oriented STEM field. Prior research experience is not required but advantageous. The initial appointment will be for one year (flexible start date) with the possibility of extension for a second year depending on performance.

Mentoring:

The postgraduate associate will be directly involved in research projects and mentored by the PI and other lab members.

Training:

The postgraduate associate will learn how to design, conduct, and interpret scientific experiments. He/She will be trained in a wide range of techniques, including basic molecular biology, recombinant protein expression and purification, cell culture, biochemistry, and structural biology, with the goal to be able to independently perform experiments and drive research projects. The postgraduate trainee will also be expected to actively participate in lab meetings and to attend departmental seminars.

Education:

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics or a related field.

If you are interested, please send your CV and a brief cover letter describing your research interests and goals for this postgraduate training to Franziska Bleichert (franziska.bleichert@yale.edu).

Postgraduate Research Associate in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences (Whirledge lab)
Posting Date: February 22, 2023

Postgraduate Research Associate in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences (Whirledge lab)

A one- or two-year postgraduate research associate position in basic and translational research is available in the Whirledge Lab in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine. The primary focus of the laboratory is the impact of stress on the female reproductive system, specifically looking at how stress alters female fertility through changes in uterine functions and examining the role stress signaling plays in the development of highly prevalent uterine diseases, such as uterine fibroids.

Training: The postgraduate research associate will be directly supervised by Dr. Shannon Whirledge and have the opportunity to gain experience with a broad range of different cell and molecular biology techniques, including cell culture, RNA and protein extraction and quantification, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, and working with both human cells/tissue and small animal models. Additional training will include developing scientific presentations and manuscript writing. Research performed by the postgraduate research assistant will provide opportunities for this individual to present data at local and/or national research meetings and gain co-authorship on peer-reviewed publications. This position is ideal for recent graduates interested in learning how to design, conduct, and interpret scientific experiments, as well as individuals looking to gain research experience prior to medical or graduate school.

Mentoring: The postgraduate research associate will receive direct, daily mentoring and training from Dr. Shannon Whirledge (PI) in research techniques, data analysis and interpretation, problem solving, and manuscript preparation. Additional mentorship will be provided in a manner tailored to the individual’s long-term career goals (i.e. professional and career-specific skills).     

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required (e.g. premed or life sciences/biology). Prior experience working in a cell or molecular biology lab is greatly preferred, although training will be provided as needed in experimental design and specific research techniques. To be considered for this role, the applicant should be dedicated and reliable with excellent organizational skills, have significant attention to detail, and the ability to work independently, as well as in a team setting.

The Whirledge Lab is a highly collaborative environment that welcomes scientists from all backgrounds. To apply, please email a brief cover letter in the body of the email, contact information for three references, and a Curriculum Vitae to Dr. Shannon Whirledge at shannon.whirledge@yale.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Anticipated start: late May/June of 2023.

Postgrad Fellow in Yale Cancer Center
Posting Date: February 22, 2023

 The Yale Cancer Center has an opening for a or post-baccalaureate fellow. The position is in the Data and Specimen Repository for Patients with Known or Suspected Genitourinary Cancer and Benign Syndromes.

The position involves collection and analysis of clinical samples from patients with genitourinary cancers (e.g. prostate, bladder, kidney, testicular). These samples include tumor, blood and sometimes other samples. The position also involves curating a clinical data base and profiling of the human specimens using a variety of proteomics and genomics platforms.

Training:

Thus, the position involves training in the following areas:

1. How to handle and process samples of human tissues.

2. Use of clinical and translational databases, data entry and data extraction for retrospective clinical and correlative (translational) studies.

3. How to consent patients for submission of their tissues to the GU tumor registry and database.

Mentoring:

The position involves mentoring with the principal investigator weekly to discuss data extraction projects and how to analyze data. 

Education:

Applicants are required to have a BA or BSc and ideally have some experience with bench work in a biology lab though it is not required. A one-year commitment is required and a two-year commitment is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in applying to medical school. Women and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

Please email a CV and 3 names of referees to michael.hurwitz@yale.edu

Yale University School of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Postgraduate Associate (Garg Lab – RNA biology in stem cells and cancer)
Posting Date: February 17, 2023

Postgraduate Associate (Garg Lab – RNA biology in stem cells and cancer)

We seek enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join the Garg Lab at the Yale School of Medicine at the postgraduate level.  The lab is interested in gene regulation, specifically processes that generate cell-to-cell variation in development and cancer (www.garglab.org).  Projects in the lab are highly interdisciplinary and involve: RNA biology, bioinformatics, data science, and systems biology.  Postgraduate trainees from the lab have gone on to successful matriculation in PhD programs, MD programs, and positions in industry.  Start dates are flexible and could be commensurate with the end of the academic 2022-2023 year or other time based on fit.  Opportunities are available to contribute to ongoing projects or develop a novel line of investigation depending on the candidates’ prior experience.  Positions in the lab are ideal for those interested in driving an independent project to publication.  Responsibilities include designing, assisting with, conducting, and interpreting experiments, record-keeping, and assisting with shared organization tasks.

Training:  Candidates will receive training in basic laboratory skills in cell and molecular biology, RNA biology, data analysis, and biocomputation.  Additional training will be provided in presentation and organization, including at lab and department meetings.  Previous post-grads have presented findings at international conferences relevant to their field of study. 

Mentoring:  Candidates will be primarily mentored by Dr. Salil Garg, physician-scientist in the Department of Laboratory Medicine.  The lab has a strong focus on developing independence and ownership, and in thinking deeply about scientific questions in the field.  Candidates will meet with Dr. Garg weekly (or more often as needed) with a focus on experimental design, data review, and achievement of professional goals.  Additional mentoring from senior faculty members in the department and at the Yale School of Medicine will be available through meetings, seminars, work-in-progress talks, retreats, and group meetings.

Qualifications:  Bachelors of Arts or Sciences in a related field, basic understanding of molecular biology, biomedical engineering, or equivalent related field.  Preferred qualifications:  prior experience in basic laboratory research OR computational experience using R, Python, and/or Unix. 

Candidates should send a CV and cover letter to salil.garg@yale.edu.  Please indicate in the subject line that you are applying for a post-graduate position.

Post-Graduate Associate- Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology (Hinchcliff Lab)
Posting Date: February 17, 2023

Post-Graduate Associate- Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology

PI: Monique Hinchcliff, MD MS

Training:

  • Participate fully as a member of the clinical and clinical research team as well as the translational research program in Yale Rheumatology by coordinating clinical (patient-focused) studies from conception to completion.
  • Learn to prepare and submit institutional review board applications to ensure adequate protection of human participants in biomedical research
  • Identify, assess eligibility, enroll participants in research studies.
  • Collect accurate health data from research participants for a variety of studies. Conduct a study using these data if you desire.
  • Coordinate collection and processing of various human specimens (e.g., blood, various tissues, buccal swabs, etc.). Conduct a study using these samples if you desire.
  • Work directly with clinical database manager to log and track biospecimens from human participants in clinical studies in rheumatology.
  • Prepare written progress reports and similar research study documents.
  • Coordinate the conduct of multiple simultaneous research projects.

Mentoring: The candidate will be mentored by Dr. Monique Hinchcliff. They will be encouraged to attend department conferences, lectures, grand rounds, and present research on a regular basis.

Education: Eligible candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences or a related field. This position is ideal for someone who is interested in gaining experience in clinical research prior to applying for medical or graduate school. Candidates should be self-motivated with a can-do attitude who enjoy talking to patients.  

To speak to the principal investigator, Monique Hinchcliff, MD MS, please send your resume and cover letter to:

S.perez@yale.edu

This is a 1-year position. A second-year position may be possible pending approval by the post-doctoral office and available funding.

Postgraduate Associate position in Department of Psychiatry (Anticevic Lab)
Posting Date: February 17, 2023

Postgraduate Associate position in Department of Psychiatry (Anticevic Lab)

The Anticevic Lab is looking for a graduating senior with an interest in pursuing graduate research education in neuroscience, psychology, and/or medicine for a postgraduate position in the Yale Department of Psychiatry under the guidance of Dr. Alan Anticevic in the N3 Division.

The Anticevic Lab is interested in the cognitive neuroscience of psychiatric illness. We seek to better understand, at the neural system level, the mechanisms behind cognitive and affective deficits in neuropsychiatric illness. Specifically, the research in our group focuses on understanding these processes in schizophrenia, and related disorders. We use a combination of tools to better understand the underlying systems involved in processing affective stimuli and their interaction with neural circuits involved in goal-directed cognitive operations such as working memory. The lab is part of the Division of Neurocognition, Neurocomputation, and Neurogenetics N3 Division.

Mentorship/Training
The successful candidate will work under the guidance of Dr. Alan Anticevic as well as receive mentoring from N3 Faculty, Directors, associate research scientists, and post-docs in the lab. This is a salaried, academic position focused on training in human subjects research techniques. The postgraduate associate will receive individual instruction in patient recruitment, screening, and data collection for human subjects research in psychiatry. They will receive instruction in preprocessing and quality assurance of neuroimaging data while contributing to analytics studies. They will receive training to perform independent structured clinical intake assessments towards diagnosis and symptom coding. The trainee will be trained to conduct behavioral computer working memory tasks using e-prime programming, neuropsychology testing batteries, as well as running functional neuroimaging testing visits.

Education/Experience
Postgraduate positions are open to those who have recently received a bachelor and/or master’s degree. An ideal candidate would have an interest in psychiatry, programming, psychology, cognitive neuroscience or related mental-health research. Excellent attention to detail required for data entry, processing, and quality control assessment. Previous programming experience or interest in developing those skills is preferred. Candidates with research experience in computer/data science, knowledge of R and/or python, experience with high performance computing clusters are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is a 1-year position, but we encourage applicants to commit to a 2-year position, which is advantageous for building a strong CV for admission to graduate programs and further career development.

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Additional Information
In accordance with university requirements for a safe return to in-person university operations, all faculty, staff, and postdoctoral and postgraduate trainees will be required to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. For additional information, please visit https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/workplace-guidance/workplace-guidance-faqs.
The Postgraduate Associate position is one year in duration with a salary of $38,000. Postgraduate positions are open to those who have recently received a bachelor and/or master’s degree, but not doctoral degrees.

Application Process
Please submit a letter of interest, CV, a copy of academic transcript, and at least two names of reference to Nicole Santamauro at Nicole.santamauro@yale.edu<mailto:Nicole.santamauro@yale.edu> specifying “Postgraduate Anticevic Lab position” in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Anticipated start date is late May/early June 2023.
 

Yale Postgraduate Associate Appointment in Pain and Addiction Neuropsychopharmacology
Posting Date: February 15, 2023

Yale Postgraduate Associate Appointment in Pain and Addiction Neuropsychopharmacology

The Yale Division of Addictions (DSA) and the VA VISN-1 New England Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC) will select one highly qualified college graduate for a Postgraduate Associate position in the Department of Psychiatry. The Yale Department of Psychiatry is a leading institution for clinical diagnostic services and multidisciplinary research on neuropsychiatric and substance use disorders, involving behavioral neuroscience, physiology, neuroimaging, molecular genetics, and treatment. Through extensive collaborations, the VA VISN-1 MIRECC brings together expertise in behavioral pharmacology, multimodal assessment of pain, and clinical trial techniques towards developing novel therapeutics for pain and addiction.

The program includes several clinical research investigators, such as Joao P. De Aquino, M.D.; R. Ross MacLean, Ph.D; and Mehmet Sofuoglu, M.D.; Ph.D.  Collaborators include Ralitza Gueorguieva, Ph.D. (Statistics); Peggy Compton, Ph.D. (Pain Research); and Mohini Ranganathan, M.D. (Cannabinoid Science). For more information and a list of recent publications, visit:

https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/joao_deaquinolima/?tab=research

https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn1/

Mentorship

The Postgraduate Associate will be directly mentored by Dr. De Aquino and will be involved in a highly active and productive community of clinical research scientists.  With research mentorship, the selected applicant will help conduct a research project from the point of experiment design through analysis and publication of results. 

Training

The Postgraduate Associate will also assist in a variety of scientific activities in the lab, including assisting in the preparation of manuscripts and conference presentations, and providing general assistance relevant to the functioning of the lab. The Postgraduate Associate’s curriculum also includes participation in weekly research meetings and other didactic experiences at the Yale Department of Psychiatry and the Yale School of Medicine.

Education/Experience

BA or BS required. Psychology, Pre-Med, or Neuroscience background required with research experience and an interest in clinical and translational research.

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Additional Information

In accordance with university requirements for a safe return to in-person university operations, all faculty, staff, and postdoctoral and postgraduate associates will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by August 1. For additional information, please visit https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/workplace-guidance/workplace-guidance-faqs.

The Postgraduate Associate position is one year in duration with a salary of $38,00.  The position is open to those who have recently received a bachelor and/or master’s degree, but not doctoral degrees.

Application Process

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, a copy of academic transcript, and at least two letters of reference to Joao De Aquino at joao.deaquino@yale.edu.    

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Postgraduate Associate in Computational Biology (Stites Lab)
Posting Date: February 15, 2023

Postgraduate Associate in Computational Biology (Stites Lab)

The Stites laboratory is an interdisciplinary lab populated by scientists who individually come from computational, theoretical, experimental, and medical backgrounds.  Our interdisciplinary capabilities provide new angles to study important problems.  The lab focuses on the RAS network and its role in cancer.  The RAS network has been our “model system” because, in addition to playing a major role in cancer and other diseases, it is exceptionally well characterized, which in turn provides abundant information that allows a variety of mathematical and computational approaches to be applied.

Three different postgraduate tracks are possible.  (1) Modeling & theory.  (2) Artificial intelligence.  (3) Bioinformatics.  In general, a postgraduate would focus on one of these areas, although work in two or all three areas could be possible if appropriate to the postgraduate’s previous training and future plans.

Training. The postgraduate will enhance their education both by pursuing a research project and by studying selected topics relevant to the research project.  For research, a series of progressively more difficult tasks will be provided to allow the postgraduate to progressively be trained in the use of mathematics, computation, and modeling to study biology and disease.  In parallel, the postgraduate will read cutting edge computational biology research articles with the lab and will also investigate new computational tools that could be applied to their research.  Training in experimental biology within the lab is also be possible for postgraduates who wish to train in both computational and experimental research methods.

Mentoring.  Mentoring will occur from the lab’s principal investigator.  This will come both in the form of regular one-on-one meetings and in impromptu conversations.  Scientific and career mentoring will both be provided.

Education/Qualifications.  Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree with significant training in mathematics, physics, engineering, and/or computer science.  A major in one of these disciplines is preferred.  Applicants with equivalent education and experience will also be considered.

Interested candidates should send a CV and a statement that describes their interests and goals to Ed Stites, MD, PhD (email: research@stiteslab.org).

Postgraduate position in RNA biology and Immunology in the Grace Chen Lab at Yale University
Posting Date: February 10, 2023

Postgraduate position in RNA biology and Immunology in the Grace Chen Lab at Yale University

We are seeking a postgraduate fellow to join the laboratory of Dr. Grace Chen in the Department of Immunobiology. The Chen lab aims to generate novel therapies to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases based on our basic science understanding about RNA function and regulation. We investigate the mechanisms and regulation of circular RNAs (circRNAs), a newly identified class of ubiquitous RNAs in essentially all eukaryotes and some viruses. Thus far, circRNAs have been found to function as miRNA sponges, regulate transcription, and act as templates for translation. However, there are still many unanswered questions: What other functions do circRNAs possess? How are circRNAs degraded? What are their interacting proteins? Specifically, we aim to understand how different layers of regulation including RNA modifications and cellular localization affect RNA function to enable new insights into both normal function and how dysregulation leads to disease. The Chen Laboratory applies molecular, cellular, and chemical biology techniques coupled with next-generation sequencing to address these questions. For more information, visit gracechenlab.org. Interested applicants please send a brief statement of interest and curriculum vitae with contact information for three references to the PI Dr. Grace Chen at ye.grace.chen@yale.edu.

Training

As a Postgraduate Associate, the candidate will perform basic science and/or translational research related to ongoing projects including molecular cloning, culture of mouse and human cell lines, CRISPR-based screening, and biochemical techniques. Direct mentorship from the PI, and opportunities to pursue independent research will be provided.

Mentoring

The post-graduate researcher will work closely with members of the Chen lab and Professor Chen to gain experience in the design, execution, and analysis of experiments. In addition, the candidate will be given career development opportunities (e.g. scientific writing and public speaking skills) that are individually tailored to her/his long-term career goals. The ultimate goal is to create an experience that is rewarding and engaging for the successful applicant and to foster scientific, professional, and/or educational advancement. This position is an excellent fit for researchers interested in gaining research experience and skills before pursuing a Ph.D. in molecular biology or a related field.

Education

The ideal candidate has completed a Bachelor’s degree in the Biological or Chemical Sciences with significant laboratory coursework. Prior research experience, particularly in mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, or biochemistry, is highly desirable.

Postgraduate Research Associate – Autoimmune Kidney Disease and Ion-Lymphocyte Interactions (Chernova Laboratory)
Posting Date: February 9, 2023

Postgraduate Research Associate – Autoimmune Kidney Disease and Ion-Lymphocyte Interactions (Chernova Laboratory)

Irene Chernova, MD, PhD is seeking a Postgraduate Research Associate for a full-time, paid training position in her research group, currently situated within the laboratory of Dr. Joseph Craft, MD, Professor of Immunobiology and Rheumatology. Dr. Chernova is an Instructor in Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine, and she studies the pathophysiology of the autoimmune kidney disease lupus nephritis and the effects of ion disorders on the immune system.

Training:

As a Postgraduate Associate, the candidate will perform basic science and/or translational research related to two ongoing projects: 1) characterizing immune cells in mouse models of lupus nephritis and 2) studying how modulating sodium concentrations and ion receptors alters immune system development. The projects employ a broad range of techniques in the lab including disease modeling, molecular and cellular biology and other new tissue-based approaches. Specifically, during the first year, the candidate will be trained in flow cytometric techniques, microscopy, molecular biology techniques, mouse colony management and tissue processing, use of software/statistical tools such as ImageJ, Illustrator, Graphpad Prism, etc. with an opportunity to develop advanced programming/data analysis skills if desired.  The candidate will assist with data analysis, interpretation, and generation of figure-quality data for publication and/or presentations; attend conferences where they can network and/or present research data; attend weekly nephrology and immunology seminars as well as weekly lab meetings; assist with writing scientific papers, case reports, and reviews, if of interest.

Mentoring:

The Postgraduate Associate will work closely with Dr. Chernova and will also regularly receive feedback directly from Dr. Craft and other members of the Craft laboratory. The candidate will have opportunities to present their data at intramural and/or national/international conferences, should this be of interest. The overall goal is to gain experience in designing and performing scientific work that can be used as a foundation for a future career in science and/or medicine. In addition, the candidate will be given career development opportunities (e.g. scientific writing and public speaking skills) that are individually tailored to their long-term career goals. The ultimate goal is to create an experience that is rewarding and engaging for the successful applicant and to foster scientific, professional, and/or educational advancement.

Education:

The ideal candidate has majored in the Biological or Chemical Sciences but has not yet received a doctoral degree and is seeking advanced scientific training for a duration of 1-2 years. Prior laboratory-based experience is strongly preferred but not required.

Candidates should be highly organized, self-motivated and reliable, with good interpersonal and communication skills. We strive to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and we place an emphasis on career development, scientific communication and collaboration.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should email their CV and a cover email briefly describing their career goals and their research/scientific background to irene.chernova@yale.edu with the subject line “Postgrad Position in the Chernova Lab.” If selected for an interview, please be prepared to provide at least 2 letters of reference. 

Potential start date: July/August 2023 with some flexibility.  Standard postgraduate compensation: $38,000/year.

Post Graduate Associate Position in the DeLuca Center for Innovation in Hematology Research in the Yale Comprehensive Cancer Center
Posting Date: February 3, 2023

Post Graduate Associate Position in the DeLuca Center for Innovation in Hematology Research in the Yale Comprehensive Cancer Center

Training: The Yale Hematology Tissue Bank (YHTB) within The DeLuca Center for Innovation in Hematology Research seeks an experienced and enthusiastic Post Graduate Associate for an immediate, full-time position at Yale University School of Medicine (1-2 years). The YHTB provides researchers in and outside Yale with expertise and samples in hematologic diseases. With the YHTB team the successful candidate will be trained to assist in sample collection and processing, manage inventory, and assure accuracy of the database. The Postgraduate Associate will learn diverse aspects of the hematology field, as well as what is required to ensure compliance with laboratory, government, and human subject research rules.

Mentoring: The Postgraduate Associate will work directly under Dr. Jennifer VanOudenhove and in collaboration with the diverse group of scientists that comprise the Hematology Tissue Bank Team. They will also regularly receive feedback directly from Dr. Stephanie Halene and other members of the Halene laboratory. The overall goal is to both gain laboratory and scientific experience while being exposed to elements on both the clinical and basic science sides of research. In addition, the candidate will be able to take on smaller projects that are individually tailored to their interests and longer-term career goals.

Education:

Postgraduate positions are open to those who have recently received a bachelor and/or master’s degree, preferably in a related field (i.e. premed or life sciences/biology).

The successful candidate should possess excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills; superb attention to detail; strong work ethic; the willingness and ability to take initiative; and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. The candidate must be curious, highly motivated, and excited about performing transformative research in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Application Process:

Applicants should submit curriculum vitae and names of three references to Dr. Jennifer VanOudenhove (jennifer.vanoudenhove@yale.edu ).  Please enter “Post Graduate” in subject line of e-mail.

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and members of minority groups.

Post-Graduate Position in Human Immunology and Genomics (Lee Lab)
Posting Date: February 3, 2023

Post-Graduate Position in Human Immunology and Genomics (Lee Lab)

Full-time paid post-graduate associate training position in the Department of Laboratory Medicine at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. The position is for 1 or 2 years. The start date is flexible but can begin immediately.

The Lee Laboratory develops and applies new genomic technologies to interrogate the complexity of the human immune system. Our goal is to use this knowledge to determine disease etiology and construct potential treatments. Using next-generation and single-cell sequencing, we characterize variation in adaptive immune receptors (e.g. T cell receptors) of patients with cancer or autoimmunity. We then use a combination of high-throughput functional genomics, immunology, and molecular biology to characterize immune gene and variant function in depth.

Education: Post-graduate positions are open to those who have recently received a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in the biological sciences or a related field. Prior lab-based experience in immunology or molecular biology is desirable. This is an ideal position for recent graduates interested in an intensive mentored research experience prior to graduate or medical school, though candidates with other backgrounds will also be considered.

Mentorship: Mentorship is a priority in the lab, and trainees will have frequent formal and informal meetings with Dr. Lee. The candidate will meet with Dr. Lee to discuss their data and its interpretation. The candidate will be encouraged to present at lab meetings, and attend Yale’s human immunology seminars and retreats. Mentoring will include discussion of recent papers from the primary literature as well as discussions about career options in the life sciences and/or medicine. 

Training: The candidate will receive training in molecular biology (e.g. DNA cloning, lentiviral work, and CRISPR/Cas9), cell culture, immunology (e.g. isolation of immune cells, expression of T cell receptors and antigens, flow cytometry, and immunofluorescence), and genomics techniques (e.g. gene library screening and sequencing). Efforts are made to tailor the experience to the post-graduate’s goals and interests. There is an emphasis on participating in publications.

Candidates should be highly organized, self-motivated, hard-working and reliable, with good interpersonal and communication skills. Must have good attention to detail and problem-solving skills and be able to perform both independently as well as in a team setting.

Application Process: Interested applicants should contact Dr. Mark Lee, MD, PhD (mark.n.lee@yale.edu) with the Subject line: “Post-graduate position in the Lee lab” and include a copy of their CV as well as a Cover Letter addressing their background and interest in the position. Yale University is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its faculty, students, and staff.