Postgraduate Positions

Title of the Position:  Postgraduate Associate

Department and School:  Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine

Anticipated Appointment Dates:  Anticipated start Spring 2025 (1 year appointment)

Email:  Dr. Liubin Yang (liubin.yang@yale.edu)

Introduction:  The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences is renowned for its research excellence and recognized as a worldwide leader in basic, translational and clinical research on reproductive health and disease.

Overview of the Position:  A 1-2 year postgraduate research associate position in translational research is available in Dr. Yang’s group as part of Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences in Dr. Yong-hui Jiang’s lab located in the Department of Genetics. The primary focus of this group is translational science in women’s ovarian health with emphasis on genetic techniques. Ongoing projects include understanding the mechanisms of ovarian aging, discovering new genes that underlie primary ovarian insufficiency/diminished ovarian reserve, and gene therapy for primary ovarian insufficiency. These studies range from clinical research to molecular studies in mouse models of disease.

Education:  This position will provide direct experience in a healthcare clinical/bench lab that will enhance a degree in the premed or life sciences/biology fields.

Training: The postgraduate research associate will have the opportunity to gain experience with in clinical and basic research skills (e.g. ranging from human subject consent, medical record abstraction, and processing human specimens), as well as cell biology techniques (e.g. DNA/RNA and protein extraction and quantification, cell culture techniques and mouse models of disease). In addition, Human Subjects and HIPAA training will be provided. Thus, this position is ideal for recent graduates interested in learning how to design, conduct, and interpret basic and clinical scientific experiments, as well as individuals looking to gain clinical/translational/and basic research experience prior to graduate studies in the health professions.

Mentoring: The postgraduate research associate will receive direct, daily mentoring and training from Dr. Liubin Yang and weekly lab meetings, journal club with Dr. Jiang’s lab, as well as research seminars in the Division of Reproductive Sciences. Mentorship will be provided for clinical research (research design, data management, and patient interactions) and translational research (nucleic acid design and extraction, cell culture techniques, mouse models of disease). Additional mentorship will be provided in a manner tailored to the individual’s long-term career goals (scientific writing, presentation, public speaking). Intellectual and technical contributions by the postgraduate research associate will provide opportunities for this individual to present data at national research meetings and/or gain experience drafting manuscripts for peer-review.

Education/Qualifications: A master’s or bachelor’s degree in premed or life sciences/biology is required. Prior experience working in a clinic or research lab is preferred, although training will be provided for all proposed research activities. To excel in this role, the applicant should be dedicated and reliable with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently, as well as in a team.

Process to Apply:  To apply, please email a brief cover letter describing motivations, research interests and experience, and formal qualifications in the body of the email and resume/CV to Dr. Liubin Yang at liubin.yang@yale.edu. Application review will begin immediate and will occur on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Yale Postgraduate Associate Appointment in Pain and Addiction Neuropsychopharmacology

Introduction of School/Department

The Pain and Addiction Interaction Neuroscience (PAIN) Lab, housed within the Yale Department of Psychiatry, will select one highly qualified college graduate for a Postgraduate Associate position. 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 PAIN Lab brings together expertise in behavioral pharmacology, multimodal assessment of pain, and clinical trial techniques towards developing novel therapeutics for pain and addiction. Our studies involve the administration of non-opioid substances, such as phytocannabinoids, ketamine, and psychedelics to healthy humans and clinical populations with substance use disorders and chronic pain.

The program is led by Joao P. De Aquino, M.D. For more information and a list of recent publications, visit:

https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/pain/

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

Overview of the Position

Education

The Postgraduate Associate’s curriculum includes participation in weekly research meetings and other didactic experiences at the Yale Department of Psychiatry. The trainees will be educated on psychophysics, behavioral pharmacology methods, and biostatistics. The opportunity to audit graduate-level courses at the Yale School of Medicine is available.

Mentoring

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 have the opportunity to assist in a variety of scientific activities in the lab including recruitment of participants; assisting in ongoing data collection; working on data already collected within the lab; and providing general assistance relevant to the functioning of the lab. Additional opportunities include assisting in the preparation of manuscripts and conference presentations.

Location

The PAIN Lab spans studies conducted at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven, CT and at the Clinical Neuroscience Research Unit (CNRU), in downtown New Haven, CT.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts or Science and an interest in clinical and translational research is required. A background in Psychology, Pre-Med, or Neuroscience with research experience are a plus. is required.

The ideal candidate should be self-driven, creative, ethical, and collaborative, and able to integrate feedback.

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 or two years in duration with a salary of $43,920 plus benefits.  The position is open to those who have recently received a bachelor and/or master’s degree, but not doctoral degrees.

Process to Apply

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 and Julia Meyerovich at julia.meyerovich@yale.edu.

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

Postgraduate Associate in Cancer Biology (Samir Zaidi’s Lab)

Yale School of Medicine and Cancer Center

Center of Molecular and Cellular Oncology (CMCO)

Start Date: 3/1/2025–

Email: samir.zaidi@yale.edu

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join the laboratory of Dr. Samir Zaidi opening 3/1/2025.  Our laboratory is based within the Center of Molecular and Cellular Oncology (CMCO) in the Yale School of Medicine and Yale Cancer Center.  We focus on principles of cancer plasticity, metastases and the tumor microenvironment, and how these processes mediate treatment resistance.  We have recently discovered key pathways that are associated with cellular plasticity and regulate therapeutic response (Science 2022, [PMID 35981096] and PNAS 2024 [PMID: 38968122]).  Our laboratory builds upon these studies to uncover how tumor cells interact and communicate with their microenvironment, the determinants of metastatic niches, and the mediators of critical cell–cell interactions.  Our science will be rooted in basic biology and have a strong translational perspective towards developing novel therapeutics for cancer patients.

Principal Investigator Background/Research: Dr. Zaidi (MD/PhD) is a physician–scientist who has been committed to understanding the mechanisms underpinning oncologic and developmental disorders (publications).  Dr. Zaidi first worked in the laboratory of Dr. Rudolf Jaenisch at MIT, where he studied stem cell reprogramming, and thereafter, in the laboratory of Dr. Richard Lifton at Yale during his MD/PhD, where he focused on the genetics of complex human diseases and cancer (Nature 2013 [PMID 2366595], Science 2015 [PMID 26785492], Nature Genetics 2017 [PMID 28991257]).  Dr. Zaidi then completed his internal medicine residency in the Stanbury Physician–Scientist Program at the Massachusetts General Hospital (Harvard Medical School), his medical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), and post–doctoral training in the laboratory of Charles Sawyers.  Dr. Zaidi joined the MSKCC faculty as an Assistant Attending and the Louis V. Gerstner Jr. Scholar and will be joining Yale in March of 2025 as the Stephen Sherwin MD Investigator and Assistant Professor.  Dr. Zaidi has been the recipient of awards from the Department of Defense (DoD), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF), NIH NCI K08, and Burroughs Wellcome Fund.

Philosophy and Mission: We are strongly committed in creating a dynamic, open and inclusive scientific team.  We focus on rigorous science conducted within an environment of collegiality, support, and respect.  Our group will focus on developing robust experimental systems that serve as pertuable systems that may drive critical bench–to–beside translation.  Overall, we strive for building ideas and concepts that can be freely shared within our group to create an ecosystem of scientific excellence.

Education: The postgraduate will benefit from a highly collaborative and engaged scientific environment and will learn about a wide array of cancer biology principles both technically and conceptually. They will participate in weekly lab meeting and journal clubs with presentations.  They will have the opportunity to attend Department seminars, research in progress talk and group meetings.  The postgraduate will learn principles of experimentation, problem solving, data analyses, interpretation, and figure generation.  Both intellectual and technical contributions from the postgraduate will provide opportunities to present at research meetings and obtain authorship of highly impactful peer reviewed publications.

Training: The postgraduate associate will be directly trained and supervised by Dr. Zaidi with respect to scientific knowledge, project development and laboratory techniques.  This training will be further supported by the staff, colleagues, and peers within his lab and the CMCO.  These include organoid culture, co–culture assays, rapid genomic editing tools, multi–allelic mouse models, mouse live imaging, establishment of new transplant models, drug treatments, collection of tissues and fluids, pathology, immunoprobing, high dimensional flow cytometry, spatial and single cell transcription and accessibility profiles, along with an array of molecular biology tools (DNA, RNA and protein analyses, cloning and lentiviral production).  The postgraduate will also be involved in mouse colony maintenance, general upkeep of the laboratory equipment, stocks, and ordering and maintaining inventory.

Mentorship: Given that mentoring is one of the most complex and developmentally important aspects of scientific life, Dr. Zaidi is committed to providing the best mentorship to all his incoming trainees, students, mid–career, and senior scientists.  Dr. Zaidi and each postgraduate will have weekly meetings to discuss scientific results, experiments, and career goals.  The team will work together to create a plan that would allow the postgraduate to have learn critical science principles, experimentation tools, and scientific interpretation, in order to bridge to a competitive career in science, medicine, or industry.  Of note, Dr. Zaidi has been a fortunate recipient of some of the best mentorship, and has a strong track record of mentoring postgraduates, PhD, MD/PhD, and MD students.  Additional mentoring avenues can be set up through Dr. Zaidi’s collaborations and connections with other labs, clinical colleagues, and peers/faculty members at Yale School of Medicine and Yale Cancer Center.

Environment: Dr. Zaidi’s team will be composed of 4–6 members and will grow as new research discoveries and advances are made.  The lab is located in Downtown New Haven at 300 George Street, 6^th floor, which is where the CMCO resides and integrally embedded within the Yale School of Medicine.  Dr. Zaidi’s group shares the floor with other laboratory ranging from early, mid–career and well–established investigators.  The CMCO often hosts seminars, scientific meetings, work in progresses, and provides a rich and vibrant community and environment for scientists.  Of note, the new mouse facility and flow core facility are located on the 2^nd floor of the building.  There will opportunities to participate in multi–lab meetings, journal clubs, departmental research-in-progress seminars, and scientific retreats.  Additionally, trainees will be integrated into the thriving research, education, and health–care communities as well as training and well–being programs across Yale University.  New Haven is a lively and culture-oriented city with buzzing restaurants and arts, and is located on the East Coast, which is a short train ride to New York City and Boston.

Qualifications: The candidate should have recently graduated with a BA or BS, want to strengthen their research experience, and importantly can commit at least for 2 years (renewable annual appointment).  The most important qualifications are being well organized, motivated, curious, honest and have strong communication skills.  Candidates will often need to multitask and perform well independently and within a team science environment.  Responsibilities include designing, assisting with, conducting, and interpreting experiments, keeping detailed experiments notes, and sharing in organized tasks.

How to apply: Candidates should send a CV, cover letter that details their experience, motivation, and goals, and contact information for 2–3 references to samir.zaidi@yale.edu with “Postgraduate position, candidate’s full name” in the subject line. Interested individuals are also welcome to reach out with any questions.  Start dates are flexible between 3/1/2025–onwards.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting December 1^st, 2024.

departmental seminars such as the Biological Sciences Training Program, the Magnetic Resonance Research Center seminars, the Neuroscience Research Training Program, and Psychiatry Department Grand Rounds. Additionally, the candidate will be able to attend weekly meetings at the PRIME Psychosis Risk Clinic, directly connecting their research with clinical care applications.

These experiences will enrich the candidate’s preparation for graduate school and their future career in a field related to biological psychiatry and clinical neuroscience. The comprehensive education provided at Yale will equip the candidate with a robust framework for understanding psychotic disorders and their biological underpinnings, forming the foundation for their professional trajectory.

Position Details:

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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field.
• Practical experience in clinical or behavioral research.
• Strong organizational skills and an enthusiasm for collaborative scientific discovery.
• Basic knowledge of data analysis, computational modeling, or neuroimaging is preferred.

Process to Apply:

Applicants should submit a CV, a brief statement of motivation, and the contact information for three scientific mentors (references) in a PDF to Dr. Al Powers at albert.powers@yale.edu.

Join us in the Powers Lab to contribute to groundbreaking research and advance the understanding of psychotic disorders.

Title of the Position: Postgraduate Associate

Department and School: The Broad Center at the Yale School of Management

Anticipated Appointment Dates: July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026

Email/Website: broadcenter@yale.edu; https://som.yale.edu/centers/the-broad-center  

Pre-Doctoral Research Assistant

Professor Seth Zimmerman and Professor Barbara Biasi, Yale University

Introduction of School/Department:
The Broad Center at Yale SOM fosters the ideas, policies, and leadership to help all students in K-12 public schools – particularly those from underserved communities – to learn and thrive.

We work in three core ways to cultivate U.S. public school systems that drive excellence and equity: 

• Preparing and supporting transformational leaders from diverse backgrounds;  
• Developing essential research on effective public education systems and school system leadership, focusing on the dynamics of school systems as complex organizations; and 
• Informing education policy conversations to advance decisions that support great leaders and the students, families, and communities they serve. 

Our work is bolstered and enriched by the Broad network, a nationwide community of more than 900 dedicated and diverse leaders who are alumni of Broad programs. 

Overview of the Position:
Seth Zimmerman, Barbara Biasi and colleagues at The Broad Center at Yale SOM are seeking to recruit full-time postgraduate associates (research assistants), starting summer 2024.

Education: In addition to its affiliation with The Broad Center, this position is part of the Tobin Center Pre-Doctoral Fellows Program at Yale University. Pre-doctoral fellows work for one to two years as full-time research assistants and engage in additional education and training activities, including taking for credit or auditing one course per semester, participating in a weekly professional development seminar, and attending department research seminars. There are roughly 30 fellows in each cohort.

Postgraduate associates will receive mentorship from Yale SOM faculty on preparing for their educational goals, including applying to graduate and doctoral programs in economics.

Training: This is a full-time postgraduate associate position at the predoctoral/post bachelor’s level that also includes the opportunity to receive continued education and on the job training to prepare individuals to apply to PhD programs in economics.

They will be engaged in a variety of stages of the research process, ranging from conceptual development, data collection, and data analysis to writing. Research collaboration with faculty, graduate students, and policymakers at Yale and other institutions will be an important component of the job.

Mentoring: The postgraduate associate will work and receive mentorship from faculty on topics in the economics of education. Professors Seth Zimmerman and Barbara Biasi will meet regularly with postgraduate associates. Additional details below on involvement in the Tobin Center Pre-Doctoral Fellows Program describes additional mentorship opportunities.

Location: All positions are based on-campus, in New Haven, CT and most postgraduate associates in the Tobin Center Pre-Doctoral Fellows Program work in common workspaces to foster camaraderie and peer learning. The postgraduate associate will have access to desk/workspace in one of the Yale School of Management buildings on Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT.

Our program is strengthened when a diversity of backgrounds, identities, and viewpoints are represented. We encourage women and members of other underrepresented groups in economics, sociology, and public policy, to apply.

Start Date & Term: The position begins in July 2025, although other start dates may be negotiable. The position lasts for one year with an option to renew for a second year by mutual agreement by the faculty supervisor(s) and the fellow. Salary will be competitive with similar programs at other institutions, and the position includes standard benefits such as health insurance. The University will sponsor visas for accepted international candidates.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong quantitative background,
• Strong programming skills
• Strong writing skills
• The ability to work independently and solve problems
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Attention to detail
• A long-term interest in pursuing research in economics, education, or public policy.

Successful applicants typically have Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees with substantial coursework in economics, statistics, math, and/or computer science. Familiarity with education research is a plus but not required; candidates with strong technical, writing, and communication skills who are interested in learning more are encouraged to apply. Past postgraduate associates have gone on to enroll in top PhD programs. The minimum qualification for a postgraduate position at Yale is a bachelor’s degree. Candidates for this role should have a maximum of 1-2 years of full-time work experience post-graduation.

Process to Apply:
To apply, please email broadcenter@yale.edu a PDF document titled with your “lastname_firstname” and containing the following material:

• A cover letter describing your interest, dates available, your familiarity with programing languages, your prior research experience, and the names, email addresses, and phone numbers for 2-3 references;
• A current CV (optional: include a link to a code repository);
• A transcript;
• A writing sample;
• A code sample (preferably Stata, R, or Python)

Application review will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis thereafter until the position is filled. Short-listed applicants will be asked to complete a data or technical exercise and may be invited to interview. 

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.

Title of the Position: Postgraduate Associate

Department and School: Infectious Diseases – Yale School of Medicine

Anticipated Appointment Dates: 01/2025-01/2027 (dates flexible)

Email/Website: shelli.farhadian@yale.edu

Introduction of School/Department:

The Section of Infectious Diseases at Yale is a dynamic group of physicians and physician-scientists working in clinical, translational, and epidemiological studies aimed at improving health for people with infectious diseases.

Overview of the Position:

The Farhadian Research Group at Yale School of Medicine seeks a post-graduate research assistant to contribute to our studies aimed at understanding how infectious diseases, like HIV and COVID-19, affect the brain and mind. Our lab combines translational “wet lab” studies with clinical (patient-facing) research.

There are several opportunities to contribute to our studies, and depending on the candidate’s skills, background, and interest, these will include face-to-face enrollment of research study participants, bench experiments, and data analysis.

The post-grad is welcome and encouraged to attend department conferences and lectures and to participate in clinical research study visits. This is a great position for those interested in pursuing a career in medicine and/or medical research! Anticipated start date will be January 2025 (but flexible)

• Education: Through mentored research and one-on-one discussion with the PI and our clinical-translational research group, the post-bacc will gain a strong foundation in infectious diseases, including HIV. This position is ideal for someone who is interested in gaining hands-on experience in translational research prior to applying for medical school or MD-PhD programs.

• Training: the post graduate research assistant will receive training in translational and clinical research skills, including:

  • laboratory handling of spinal fluid and other tissue samples

  • preparing sequencing libraries from patient derived tissue

  • Design and maintenance of online Redcap database for research data

  • identifying and enrolling eligible study participants in the hospital and the community

  • basic statistical analyses

  • if desired, candidate will learn additional techniques in immunology and/ or molecular biology

• Mentoring: The candidate will be mentored by Dr. Farhadian. Dr. Farhadian emphasizes strong mentorship and working with each member of the lab to achieve their career goals. She will meet with the post-grad once per week, to focus on personal and professional growth, and will guide the candidate as he/she transitions toward a career in medicine or science. Additional mentorship will come from exposure and collaboration with other physician-scientist members of the Neuro-infectious disease research group, with whom we hold inter-lab meetings.

• Location: Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT

• This position can be renewed for a second year

Qualifications:

• Required Qualifications:

  • BA/BS degree

  • conceptual understanding of basic human physiology and immunology

  • strong computer skills including Microsoft excel

• Preferred qualifications (not required):

  • knowledge of R, SASS, or other statistical analysis tool

  • experience with Redcap or other database management system

  • knowledge of basic statistics

  • experience with molecular biology or immunology lab techniques

Process to Apply:

• No deadline to apply- position will be filled on rolling basis

• Interested candidates should forward a CV and cover letter with the names and email addresses of two references to: shelli.farhadian@yale.edu. Please include in the subject line “Your Full Name, Post-grad position”

Title of the Position: Postbaccalaureate Research Assistant

Department and School: Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Anticipated Appointment Dates: Between January and March 2025.

Email/Website: cristina.rodriguez.cr876@yale.edu / rodriguezlab.yale.edu

Introduction of School/Department:

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Yale has two related goals: first, the use of the tools and methods of engineering to better understand human physiology and disease; second, the development of new technologies for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of human disease.

The interdisciplinary and highly collaborative environment of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Yale, as well as the strong and rapidly growing biomedical imaging community, will provide an exceptional environment for the postgraduate trainee. Moreover, since research in the Rodríguez Lab lies at the interface between cutting-edge optical microscopy and neurobiology, the holder of this position will benefit immensely from the strong neuroscience community at Yale – including the recently established Wu Tsai Institute.

The Rodríguez Lab focuses on developing optical microscopy tools for visualizing critical biological processes deep within their native context, with a particular focus on applications in neuroscience. To do this, we use a multidisciplinary approach involving physics, nonlinear optics, and microscopy development. In particular, and relevant to this position, we are interested in demonstrating the power of our imaging techniques for deep-tissue imaging of the mouse spinal cord.

Overview of the Position:

Education: This will be an immersive training experience, where trainees will undertake projects to experience research at the level of graduate school students, with the direct oversight and mentorship of a graduate student and postdoc. This position offers a unique opportunity to perform research at the intersection of engineering and neuroscience.

Training:  The Rodríguez Lab is committed to training, teaching, mentoring, and enabling the next generation of diverse scientists and scholars. The successful candidate will learn techniques to address unanswered questions in neuroscience using the mouse spinal cord as a model system. Specific techniques include maintaining mouse colony, genotyping, immunohistochemistry, mouse surgeries, imaging, and data analysis.

Mentoring: The postgrad will be mentored by lab PI Dr. Cristina Rodríguez in conjunction with an assigned graduate student in the lab. The postgrad will meet every week with the PI Dr. Cristina Rodríguez, will present their work during weekly lab meetings, and have the opportunity to attend conferences and seminars.

Location: The Rodríguez Lab is located in the Malone Engineering Center (55 Prospect St Room 101, New Haven, CT, 06511).

Applicants are expected to dedicate 2 years to this position.

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree required; previous research experience preferred. Other qualifications:

• Creative problem-solving skills
• Organized
• Self-motivated and with the ability to work independently, while also being a team player
• Strong communication skills

Process to Apply:

Please contact PI Dr. Cristina Rodríguez at cristina.rodriguez.cr876@yale.edu. Include “Postgraduate Associate” in the subject of the email. Include your CV and a cover letter stating your motivation for pursuing the opportunity, your research interests and experience, and your formal qualifications. The CV should include the contact information of 2-3 references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Postgraduate Research Associate in Nephrology Clinical Research (Turner Lab)

Intro:

Full-time postgraduate associate training position in clinical research in the Yale University Department of Internal Medicine Section of Nephrology.  The Section has extensive programs in patient care, research, and education, with a strong commitment to excellence in each of these three areas.  Currently, the section oversees several ongoing interventional clinical research studies focusing on novel therapies for treating polycystic kidney disease and nephropathies due to conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and auto-immune disorders.

Education:

Through hands-on experience, intellectual collaboration with colleagues, and exposure to experts in the field, postgraduates in the Section of Nephrology will acquire valuable experience bolstering a foundation for future healthcare and/or research endeavors. 

Training:

The candidate will receive education in clinical research methodologies, including good clinical practices (GCP) and NIH/FDA guidelines. In addition, the postgraduate will be exposed to patient and healthcare interactions, research consent, data collection and quality management, presentation development, biospecimen processing, and reporting at team meetings. There are opportunities to attend lectures within and outside the department as well as participate in publications and presentations

Mentorship:

Ongoing mentorship will be provided by clinical research director, Jeffrey Turner, MD.  Mentorship will take the form of weekly meetings about ongoing research experience, and periodic meetings focusing upon an independent research project developed with the mentor.  In addition to development of an in-depth understanding of clinical research, patient interaction skills, lab and clinical research techniques, efforts are made to tailor the educational aspect of the experience to the postgraduate’s goals and interests. 

Qualifications:

Candidates must have career goals in the medical field and be available to commit to at least one year of full-time work. Qualifications include BA/BS in pre-med, public health, or the life sciences; GPA 3.5/4.0 or higher preferred.  Prior experience in a research lab or hospital is preferred but not required. We seek candidates with a strong desire to contribute to patient-oriented research.

Email your resume/CV as well as a cover letter describing your future education or career goals to lauren.liberti@yale.edu specifying Postgraduate Research Associate Position in the subject line. 

• Education: Postgraduate associates will receive education in clinical research science, via a combination of didactic, hands-on training (described below). In addition, associates will engage in the discussion of key papers and methods in their specific area of interest with one or more research mentors at an individual and group level. The education plan will be tailored to the individual associate based on their interests at the time of interview. Educational activities include attendance at journal clubs, departmental conferences and lectures that are relevant to the individual’s research project and the potential to contribute to research manuscripts.
• Training: Postgraduate associates will receive instruction in recruitment, screening, and data collection for human subject’s research in psychiatry. You will receive training to administer cognitive testing, clinical data acquisition, and structured clinical interviews. All training will occur in the context of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Trainees will gain extensive clinical experience by interacting with faculty, staff, and participants. The trainee is expected to help with all study activities and participate in weekly lab meetings.
• Mentoring: Trainees will be mentored by Dr. Christopher Pittenger and Dr. Sarah Yip. Postgraduates will have the opportunity to learn from a variety of professionals, including clinicians, data scientists, computational psychiatry researchers, neuroscientists and biostatisticians. Efforts will be made to tailor the experience to the postgraduate’s goals and interests.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment
• Occasional evenings and weekend availability may be required to accommodate participant schedules
• Experience working with mental health a plus

Posting Date: August 22, 2024        

Title of the Position: Emergency Department Critical Care Enroller – Postgraduate Associate

Department and School: Department of Emergency Medicine, Yale School of Medicine

Anticipated Appointment Dates: Immediately       

Email/Website:

Introduction to Department of Emergency Medicine:

The Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) is committed to provide the best possible care to those in need, 24/7, 365 days/year. Our departmental mission extends beyond providing high quality care to our community but also to advancing the practice of medicine through research. The DEM has a diverse and long-standing research track consistently ranking in the top NIH awarded departments in Emergency Medicine (#1 past three years in research dollars). Our clinical practice and research focus is diverse in terms of providers, patients, and conditions. This includes research in public health, cardiovascular health, sepsis/infectious disease, neurology (acute stroke and dementia), and substance use disorder.

Overview of Position: This is a paid full-time one-year position, with the potential for up to an additional year extension. We are seeking a highly motivated team member to support the ongoing research demands of the DEM. Projects may include enrolling patients in our DEM-based biobank (“Yale School of Medicine Emergency Medicine Specimen Bank – YSM EMSB). This biobank supports extensive research in acute stroke, cardiac arrest, sepsis, and dementia. Further projects include screening and enrollment in time sensitive ED based critical care trials, and data management for trials and longitudinal ED databases. The position will require great communication skills, self-motivation, a willingness to interact with patients of all backgrounds, and the ability to work within a team. Strong writing skills are also desired to assist in IRB preparation and maintenance. The position will help support development and application of skills in research and scholarship, while also gaining exposure to the clinical environment of emergency medicine.

This position will involve an annual salary of $43,920 plus benefits.

Education: The position requires a bachelor and/or master’s degree. GPA 3.5/4.0 or higher preferred, but not required. Prior clinical and/or basic science research experience is not required. However, preference may be given to those with a focus on biological sciences or related fields and/or those with medical experience (i.e. emergency medicine technician (EMT), paramedic, medical assistant or technician). This position may also help strengthen the research experience of those interested in medical school, physician assistant/nurse practitioner or graduate school.

Training: The position will provide training in the ethical conduct of clinical research. This includes CITI training, institutional review board compliance, project start-up and implementation, subject enrollment and data collection, and subject follow-up. The position will require direct interaction with patients and emergency department staff. The candidate will track eligible/ineligible subjects, those who are approached, and subjects who enrolled/declined. Additionally, the candidate will assist with learning to use and then managing the YSM EMSB database in REDCap and in OnCore. Additional training and resources are available through the DEM and Drs. Dylla, Perman, and Belsky.

Mentoring: Mentorship will be provided by team leads (Drs. Dylla, Perman, and Belsky), other physicians and research staff. This will include weekly meetings with research teams to review project progress, monthly individual meetings to discuss personal goals with the team leads, and opportunities to engage in other didactics/seminars in emergency medicine and clinical research. The candidate will be provided options to develop their own research portfolio through authorship of peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national conferences if the candidate exhibits competence in writing and meeting necessary deadlines. The experience is meant to also provide the candidate with valuable research experience that will support their careers.

Location: This position is a fully on-site position at the Yale New Haven Health Emergency Department. 20 York St., New Haven, CT 06510.

Duration: Post-graduate appointments are 1-year appointments with the possibility of a one-year renewal.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree, preferably with a focus on biological sciences, public health or related fields
• Experience working in clinical research or a medical environment is preferred.
• Self-motivated, independent, reliable
• Willingness to take initiative to seek out potential research subjects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail

Process to Apply: Please send your CV or resume and cover letter to Layne Dylla at Layne.Dylla@yale.edu. In the subject line include, “Full name, YSM ED Enroller Post-grad Position”. Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For selected candidates, 2-3 professional references (names, contact information, nature of your professional relationship) will be requested.

Anticipated start date September, 2024. In accordance with university requirements for 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 Associate in Computational and/or Experimental Biology (Stites Lab)

Department and School: Department of Laboratory Medicine, Yale School of Medicine

Starting date: Jan 2025-July 2025, start date is flexible

Email: research@stiteslab.org

Websites: stiteslab.org

Introduction of School/Department

The Department of Laboratory Medicine is active in research (basic science, translational, and clinical), provides clinical pathology/laboratory medicine services to Yale New Haven Hospital and the Yale New Haven Health System, and educates medical students and graduate students in the Yale School of Medicine and residents and fellows working in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.

Overview of the Position:

The Stites laboratory brings ideas from mathematics to the study of biology and of disease.  Our interdisciplinary approach provides us with new perspectives from which to investigate 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.

The postgraduate will contribute to the laboratory research missions as a participating laboratory member.  Postgraduate duties will include responsibility for one or more appropriately scoped research projects and contributing to collaborative research projects.

Three different postgraduate tracks are available within the laboratory: (1) Modeling & theory;  (2) Bioinformatics and data science;  (3) Experimental.  In general, a postgraduate would focus on one of these areas, although work in two or three areas is possible if appropriate for the postgraduate’s previous training and future plans.

Education:

This position will provide the postgraduate with an experiential education in research.  This education will prepare one to be a competitive applicant for graduate and/or medical school.  The postgraduate will be an active and contributing full-time member of the research laboratory.  By working in the laboratory, the postgraduate will acquire practical knowledge in biological research.

The Yale University environment also offers a wide variety of educational offerings in the forms of seminars, symposiums, tutorials, workshops and short classes that may help supplement the overall postgraduate education.

Training:

Training in laboratory methods will be provided by laboratory scientists and/or by scientists from collaborating laboratories. 

Much training will come in the form of feedback as new skills and incoming skills are further refined for the scientific arena (e.g., statistics and data analysis, written and oral communications for scientific audiences).

Ancillary training (classes, workshops, symposiums, and workshops) is typically available and is suitable for highly motivated postgraduates.

Mentoring:

Mentoring will be provided by the lab’s principal investigator.  This will come both in the form of regular one-on-one meetings and in impromptu conversations.  Both scientific research mentoring and career mentoring will be provided.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree.  Significant training in mathematics, physics, engineering, and/or computer science is required for computational postgraduates.  Prior research laboratory experience is required for experimental postgraduates.

Process to Apply:

Interested candidates should send (1) a resume (or CV), (2) a letter that describes your research interests, why you are interested in this position, and your relevant experiences and training.  Please send to Ed Stites, MD, PhD (email: research@stiteslab.org).

Anticipated Appointment Dates: Oct/Nov 2024

Email/Website: https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/colon_ramos/

Introduction of School/Department:

• The Department of Neuroscience at the Yale School of Medicine seeks to understand the biology and function of the nervous system at all levels of analysis. Our faculty work on aspects of neuroscience ranging from genes and molecules to cells and synapses, to circuits, behavior, and cognition. We also have strong interests in development, disease, dysfunction, and repair of the nervous system, and in connecting basic research to translational medicine.

Overview of the Position:

• Education: This will be an immersive training experience, where trainees will undertake independent projects to experience research at the level of graduate school students. Postbacs will be directly mentored by post-doctoral students and research associates in the lab. This will be an optimal learning environment for candidates with a strong coding background wishing to apply and develop their skills to the field of developmental neuroscience.
• Training: Trainees will learn techniques to address unanswered questions in neuroscience using C. elegans as a model system. Trainees learn how to apply coding methods to further hypothesis-driven biological research. This position will focus on code related computational research and analysis related to neuronal development, positioning, communication and function using C. elegans as a model organism. Coding needs may relate to some of the following: Electron microscopy segmentation, implementation of machine learning algorithms, implementing coding improvements to programs that enable worm tracking during taxis behaviors, data analysis and presentation, and running scripts for dimensionality reduction algorithms.
• Mentoring: Trainees will be mentored by lab P.I. Dr. Daniel Colón-Ramos in conjunction with assigned post-doctoral students and Associate research scientists in the lab.
• Location: 100 college St, Department of Neuroscience, Room 1053, New Haven, CT, 06510.

• Applicants are expected to dedicate 2 years to this position.

​Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree required.
• Must be proficient in MATLAB and Pytho
• Experience in AI/ML (PyTorch, TensorFlow) preferred
• Knowledge of other scientific programming languages, e.g. Julia, and web technologies (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and team player

Process to Apply:

• Apply by Aug 16^th, 2024
• Fill out following questionnaire and submit CV: https://forms.gle/xqae7tQwzeobG5ch6

Title: Postgraduate Research Associate

Department and School: Department of Neurology, Yale SOM

Anticipated Appointment Dates: September 2024 – August 2026 (dates flexible; 2 year appointment preferred)

Email/Website: mcalpine.lab@yale.edu & https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/lindsay-mcalpine/

Introduction to the Department:

Yale’s department of neurology is dedicated to translation of basic research findings to the clinical domain and actively promotes productive interactions between clinicians and basic scientists and provides resources for collaborative translational studies. Members of the faculty include world-renowned leaders in their fields of research who continue significantly to enhance the understanding of the nervous system and its disorders.

Overview of the Position:

The McAlpine Lab is looking for a talented and highly motivated recent college graduate to join us as a postgraduate research associate in the Yale Division of Neurological Infections and Global Neurology. Our Lab’s goal is to understand the pathogenesis of Long COVID in the nervous system using several modalities. We currently use an advanced neuroimaging approach (including structural and vascular MRI imaging), blood and spinal fluid analyses, and neuropsychological testing to better understand how long COVID affects the brain and the blood-brain barrier.

Education: Trainees have the opportunity to work one-on-one with patients and to study the clinical neuropsychiatric manifestations of long COVID, critically review the current scientific literature, and participate in local and national conferences and symposia on neurologic disease. Trainees will be involved in ongoing clinical research projects and clinical trials, including data collection and analysis, grant writing, abstract and manuscript preparation.

Training: Trainees work with graduate students, staff scientists, and other research associates both within our lab, The COVID Mind Study at Yale, and Yale’s larger Magnetic Resonance Research Center. Trainees have exposure to the full spectrum of clinical imaging research, including participant recruitment and screening, consenting, blood draw and biosample processing, administration of neuropsychological tasks and scanning sessions, collecting data, and utilization of software for image processing and analysis. Trainees will also assist with managing the Yale Neuro ID Biorepository database in RedCap and participant enrollment in Oncore. Research associates will gain extensive clinical experience by interacting with participants and working collaboratively with the research team.

Mentoring: The postgraduate will be mentored by Dr. Lindsay McAlpine who has an excellent mentoring track record. The postgraduate will have the opportunity to learn from a variety of professionals. Efforts will be made to tailor the experience to the postgraduate’s goals and interests. The ultimate goal is to create a rewarding experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with demonstrated interest in the neurosciences
• Strong initiative and ability to problem-solve independently and learn new software programs
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate warmly and sensitively with research participants and their families
• Ability to work as part of a team and seek direction/assistance when needed
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Sustain a robust level of research activity with professional judgment and accountability
• Highly self-motivated, independent, and reliable
• Excellent working knowledge of the English language, including scientific terminology
• A strong quantitative background, including prior exposure/coursework in statistical or coding software, such as RStudio, Git/Github, Matlab, Stata, bash/tcsh, Python, JavaScript or Visual Basic, is preferred, but not required

Process to Apply:

• This is a 2-year position.
• Please send CV or resume and contact information for 2-3 references to mcalpine.lab@yale.edu

Postgraduate Research Associate in Healthcare Dissemination/Learning Analytics (Auerbach Lab), Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine

Anticipated date: June 15, 2024 to June 14 2025

Email/website: marc.auerbach@yale.edu<mailto:marc.auerbach@yale.edu>, https://pedspandemicnetwork.org<https://pedspandemicnetwork.org/>

This is a paid, full-time position with great benefits, has a 1-year fixed duration with a maximum possible 12 month extension. The position is in the Yale School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Emergency Medicine.

We are seeking a highly motivated, full-time individual to join our interdisciplinary/multi-professional collaborative team. The specific focus area for this individual will include the collaborative development and iterative testing of dissemination, implementation, and user engagement strategies related to pediatric pandemics and emergencies.

The position will contribute to the federally funded Pediatric Pandemic Network <https://pedspandemicnetwork.org.> The Yale PPN Center includes faculty, 6 full time staff and two post-graduate research associates that work with a wider network of 10 Children’s Hospitals/Universities nationally. The PPN Yale team supports communication and education services to achieve the PPN goal of supporting 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. This position will offer the unique opportunity to develop and apply skills in research/scholarship using innovative approaches to digital communication, educational technologies, online learning and instructional design related to pediatric emergency medicine and disaster preparedness. The work will focus on leveraging and testing innovative education and communication strategies targeting both health care providers and patients/families. Their work will impact clinical care by creating and testing methods to expedite the evidence to practice gap.

This work will include leveraging the innovative PPN learning ecosystem to address the diversity of audiences to allow them to learn on the platforms they prefer, in the modalities they prefer, while allowing the PPN to capture the data in one place to improve our educational offerings over time. As a result, we can effectively meet our PPN goals for improving the capability of medical professionals in different contexts as well as addressing the unique needs of children and their families. Components of the learning management ecosystem: 1) Authoring Tools, 2) Learner/User Platforms, and 3) Learning Analytics.

Education:
Postgraduate positions are open to those who have received a bachelor and/or master’s degree in biological sciences or a related field. Post-doctoral candidates will also be considered for this roll. This position will involve an annual salary based on the Yale requirements ($42,000 per year) for postgraduate. Post doctoral candidates (PHD, MD, JD, DVM) will also be considered and receive the Yale standard salary.<https://postdocs.yale.edu/policies/postdoc-compensation>

Training:
The candidate will train to be a PPN education/communications research team member and as a educational/implementation scientist with opportunity to participate in the start-up, implementation, data collection and data management for several projects in topics related to pediatric emergency and disaster medicine. Additional training and resources will be available to postgraduates based on their needs/requests to Dr. Auebrach. The training will take place online as well as in person at Yale. The individual will engage on a daily basis with faculty, trainees, staff and other post-graduates at Yale and across PPN. The candidate would train to be a PPN team member, participate in the start-up, implementation, and innovative application of education and communication strategies.

Mentorship:
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, education, communications professionals/researchers nationally across the PPNs ten hub sites. Postgraduates will have weekly “lab” meetings with Drs. Auerbach/Stengel, engage in weekly seminars in pediatric/emergency medicine and have the opportunity to audit courses of interest. The candidate will be given opportunities to develop independent projects within the research portfolio, ideally resulting in peer reviewed lead author publications.

Qualifications:
This is an ideal position for an enthusiastic, motivated, and reliable candidate with an interest in a career in dissemination/implmentation, healthcare education/innovation and/or public health programs related to pediatric disaster and/or emergency care. The position would take place through Yale and largely virtual activities with the team that is spread across the country.

Prior experience in research, dissemination/implementation efforts, data management, project management are required. Experiences in packaging learning products, learning/course analytics, instructional design, software programming, web communications/html/css, digital literacy, adobe, project management and/or data analysis are preferred. Direct experience in implementation science, quality improvement and/or public health is ideal.

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<mailto:marc.auerbach@yale.edu%3cmailto:marc.auerbach@yale.edu>> and paul.stengel@yale.edu<mailto:paul.stengel@yale.edu<mailto:paul.stengel@yale.edu%3cmailto:paul.stengel@yale.edu>>

Anticipated start date June 2024. For non citizens the Visa application requires 90 days and for US citizen 30-60 days may be required for the hiring process.

Postgraduate position in Steven Tang’s lab in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry

Steven Tang’s laboratory in the department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry (MB&B) at Yale University invites applications for a postgraduate position.  Applicants should have previous laboratory research experience and hold or expect to receive a bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, bioengineering, or a related major.  The successful candidate is expected to work in a team of fellow trainees in the lab and be proficient in oral and written communication skills.  The successful candidate will be driving cutting-edge research into the mechanisms and engineering of cell-cell fusion and cell-surface receptor signaling in human physiology and infectious disease.  Learn more about the Tang lab at https://www.steventanglab.com.

Education

Fundamental to human development and disease, cell-cell fusion is essential in fertilization, muscle regeneration, placental formation, tissue regeneration, and cancer progression.  Research in the Tang lab focuses on decoding and rewiring the cell-surface interactomes for cell-cell fusion and cell-surface receptor signaling.  Trainees in the Tang lab use structural biology, cell biology, and protein engineering to investigate receptor-mediated cell-surface recognition and the molecular machine for membrane fusion.  The Tang lab exploits mechanistic and structural knowledge on these molecular interactions to enable design and development of protein-based therapeutics and vaccines.

Training

The Tang lab is committed to training, teaching, mentoring, and enabling the next generation of scientists and scholars.  The successful candidate will gain extensive research experience in any of the following scientific areas: protein biochemistry, cell biology, structural biology, protein engineering, antibody discovery, reproductive biology, and immunology. 

Mentoring

The successful candidate will be mentored directly by Dr. Steven Tang, as well as an assigned senior lab member.  The candidate will attend weekly one-on-one meetings with the PI, lab meetings, departmental seminars, and multi-lab joint meetings.  The candidate will receive the scientific, communication, and leadership skills for their career development, for example, graduate school or medical school applications.

Location

The Tang lab is located on the third floor of the Bass Center for Molecular and Structural Biology at Yale’s Science Hill. 

Application

Applicants are expected to dedicate 2 years to this position.  In the cover letter, please include paragraphs explaining what about the Tang lab’s research makes the applicant interested in the lab, the applicant’s previous research experience and career goals. Please email a cover letter, CV, and two names of reference to Steven directly at shaogeng.tang@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.

We are seeking a postgraduate research associate to join the Slessarev and Wong lab groups in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University in New Haven, CT. The focus of Slessarev and Wong lab groups are on terrestrial ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry. Questions and research themes in the Wong and Slessarev labs are available here: https://www.michelleywong.com/; https://ericslessarev.com/.

Training
The postgraduate research associate will have many opportunities to learn and work on terrestrial ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry research, such as (1) assisting with field, greenhouse, and microcosm experiments related to plant-soil interactions; (2) setting up, maintaining, and running analytical instruments; (3) and developing and following laboratory protocols. Depending on individual interest, there will be opportunities to conduct fieldwork locally and internationally, learn computational skills, attend lab meetings and seminars, and assist with data analysis and scientific publishing. This position is ideal for researchers looking to expand their research experience and explore different research interests before pursuing a Ph.D. in ecosystem ecology.

Mentoring
We believe strongly in a supportive and engaging lab environment to foster collective learning and personal and professional development. The postgraduate research associate will be given career development opportunities (e.g. scientific writing and public speaking skills) that will be individually tailored to their long-term career goals, discussed via an individual development plan that will be revisited twice a year.

Education
In addition to the mentoring and training within the lab groups, there is a vibrant scientific community in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. This position offers opportunities to attend departmental seminars and other events, and interact with other members of the scientific community at Yale.

Qualifications:

• BS or BA degree in ecology, environmental science, chemistry, biology, geology, or a related area
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• Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and take initiative in pursuing project goals
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• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
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• Problem-solving, training, and mentoring abilities
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• Ability to interpret and extract relevant information from the scientific literature
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• Ability to follow and develop protocols
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• Driver’s license

Prior laboratory experience is preferred, particularly experience with developing protocols and running instruments such as a plate reader, gas analyzer, gas chromatograph, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, elemental analyzer, discrete/flow-through analyzers.

Please apply at the following link (apply.interfolio.com/143484<http://apply.interfolio.com/143484>). We will begin reviewing applications on May 17th. Virtual interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

2024  Postgraduate Associate Position-Murphy Lab

The Murphy Lab in the Cell Biology Department at Yale School of Medicine is seeking a postgraduate researcher with a background in either wet lab or computational biology. As an inaugural member of the lab, this researcher will work closely with Dr. Murphy to establish and apply cutting-edge microscopy approaches to study the relationship between epigenetic memory and the 3-dimensional organization of the mammalian genome.

2-meters of DNA are non-randomly packaged into a nucleus and interactions between DNA regions provides a dynamic layer of gene regulation that helps to specify specific gene expression programs. The Murphy lab primarily utilizes Optical

Reconstruction of Chromatin Architecture [PMID:30886393] to trace the 3D interactions of DNA loci as well as simultaneously assaying the gene expression state of a cell to connect 3D organization to gene regulation function. There is a keen interest in the lab to study the feedback relationship between epigenetic modifying proteins and the packaging of their DNA targets. A second priority of the lab is to develop new imaging-based technologies to extract dynamic chromatin measurements and develop computational models to reflect the measured biophysical parameters.

We are looking for candidates who are broadly excited about interdisciplinary research in the epigenetics and biophysics space.

TRAINING

Candidates have the opportunity to learn how to engineer microscope systems, cell editing, image analysis, and computational modeling. Candidates with strength in one area (wet lab or computational) can have the opportunity to grow in the other area if desired!

If primarily interested in wet lab, candidates can expect to be trained in mammalian cell line engineering, organoid development, and multiplexed imaging methodologies.

If primarily interested in computational work, the associate will

be trained in image analysis, image analysis tool development, and/or computational/theoretical modeling.

The Postgraduate Associate will be a valued and integral member of the lab with opportunities to present research findings locally and at relevant conferences.

MENTORING

Dr. Murphy believes that one of her primary roles as an academic scientist is to mentor the next generation of scientists. As such, she takes mentorship very seriously and strives to practice effective mentoring strategies and actively tailor mentorship to each individual.

Her goal is for any postgraduate researcher to gain enough training and independence to intellectually contribute to a project and have authorship on a manuscript. While the associate will be expected to master relevant techniques, they will also be expected to “think like a scientist” and develop project management skills that will serve them in future career steps.

The associate will meet regularly with Dr. Murphy to discuss research progress and career development. She is committed to advancing postgraduate researchers to their next career stage, whether that be medical school, graduate school, or industry. As part of the Cell Biology Department at Yale the associate will be able to take advantage of a well-resourced environment and broader community of scientists to learn from.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

A successful candidate must have obtained a bachelor’s degree prior to starting the position. It is preferred, but not required, for the candidate to have a background in biophysics, physics, or genetics.

Wet lab candidates should have some prior wet lab experiences, preferably experience outside of laboratory classes. Coursework in molecular biology/genetics/biophysics is helpful.

Computational candidates should have a background in math/theory and an interest in modeling with coursework in computer science.

Dr. Murphy firmly believes that most skills can be taught so the most important qualifications are as follows:

●     Broad excitement about biological research

●     Creative problem-solving skills

●     A solid foundation in science through a relevant bachelor’s degree

●     Self-motivation and also interest in working collaboratively with others as part of a team

●     Strong communication skills

The appointment will be for 1 year with the possibility (and preference) of a second-year extension.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in STEM to be completed prior to the position start date.

For wet-lab candidates: Some prior molecular biology research experience is required.

For computational candidates: Some math/physics coursework and proficiency with coding in any language is required.

The ability to work well in a team, organization skills, and self-motivation are critical to success in this position.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates can contact Dr. Sedona Murphy at sedona.murphy@yale.edu <mailto:sedona.murphy@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 for summer/fall 2024).

2024 Post-Graduate Associate Position-Reilly Lab

The Reilly Lab in the Genetics Department at Yale School of Medicine (www.reilly-lab.com<http://www.reilly-lab.com>) is seeking postgraduate researchers with either a wet lab or computational focus. We are a collaborative, hard-working, and supportive team that develops and uses 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 cutting-edge methods for CRISPR editing, high-throughput reporter assays, and machine learning. 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
There is some flexibility to match the trainee’s interests and aptitude to specific projects of interest. If primarily interested in wet lab, the Postgraduate Associate will train in developing and deploying genomic techniques such as MPRA and CRISPR screens. They will be expected to learn advanced cell culture, cloning, and next-generation sequencing techniques. Potential projects include investigating the gene targets of disease-related variation and exploring gene regulation across different cell types. If primarily interested in computational work, 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.

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
A successful candidate must complete a bachelor’s degree before starting the position.
For wet-lab candidates, 1+ years of prior molecular biology research experience is required. Strong coursework in molecular biology/genetics is beneficial.
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 aptitude for time management skills in coordinating 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 bioinformatics, evolutionary biology, genetics, machine learning, mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, or sequencing are especially encouraged to apply. The appointment will be for 1 year with the possibility of a second-year extension.

Qualifications
A successful candidate must complete a bachelor’s degree before starting the position.
For wet-lab candidates, 1+ years of prior molecular biology research experience is required. Strong coursework in molecular biology/genetics is beneficial. 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.

Application Instructions
Interested candidates should apply via Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/143275
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) either (a) letters from or (b) contact information for 2-3 references.

Postgraduate Position in Endocrinology, Bergwitz Lab at Yale University

We are seeking a postgraduate research associate to join the laboratory of Dr. Clemens Bergwitz in the Department of Medicine, Section Endocrinology at Yale University. 2006 the Bergwitz Lab identified the genetic defect underlying the childhood disorder Hereditary Hypophosphatemic Rickets with Hypercalciuria (HHRH), and since then developed a research focus on inborn errors of bone and mineral metabolism. His lab uses murine models of hypophosphatemia to better understand the responses of the musculoskeletal and renal system to oral phosphate therapy. For more information, please visit https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/bergwitz/

Interested applicants please send a brief statement of interest and curriculum vitae with contact information for three references to the PI at clemens.bergwitz@yale.edu.

Training

As a postgraduate research associate in the Bergwitz lab, the candidate will lead research projects using a combination of molecular biology and biochemistry approaches in mammalian cell culture and mouse models. Techniques we use in the lab include cell culture, molecular cloning, viral vector-based genetic manipulation, and immunohistochemistry.

Mentoring

The postgraduate researcher will work directly with Dr. Bergwitz in all phases of research projects, including study design, execution, and data interpretation 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 their long-term career goals. Dr. Bergwitz strongly believes a supportive and engaging lab environment is the key in fostering scientific advancements and personal growth.

Education

In addition to the mentoring and training in the lab. The Bergwitz lab is also part of a diverse and vibrant scientific community in the Section Endocrinology. This position offers unique opportunity to interact with and learn from labs with broad expertise in diabetes and mineral metabolism research. This position is ideal for researchers looking to expand their research experiences and explore different research interests before pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in biomedical sciences. Qualified candidate with a 2-year commitment to the position is strongly encouraged.

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in sciences is required. Prior laboratory experience using mouse models is highly preferred.

Postgraduate position in the laboratory of Louise Wang, MD.

This is a postgraduate position in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Yale Section of Digestive Diseases and West Haven VA Medical Center. We are seeking highly motivated and dedicated recent College graduates (or soon to be graduates by 6/2024) who are passionate about advancing early detection of pancreatic cancer to improve survival of this deadly disease.

1. Training- Our goal is to improve on tradition pancreatic cancer risk prediction by integrating classic epidemiological approaches with human genetics and genomics.  We will develop and validate large cohort populations from the electronic health record linked with biorepositories,  identify individuals at high risk for pancreatic cancer, and discover the genetic diversity of pancreatic cancer. You will participate in ongoing projects to develop and validate large databases and biobanks, perform clinical risk prediction and statistical analyses, conduct systemic reviews of the literature, present at conferences, and write manuscripts.

1. Mentoring- You will be mentored by Dr. Louise Wang through regular interactions to review results, protocols, presentations, etc. You will be expected to participate in research in progress meetings, journal clubs, and gastroenterology conferences. Also, daily mentoring and training in statistical and programming techniques will be provided.

1. Education-Individuals with prior experience with bioinformatics, data management, statistics and programming are strongly encouraged to apply. However, this is not a prerequisite and the most successful applicants are the ones who are detail-oriented, organized, and self – motivated with a passion for learning.

The position is for 1-2 years.

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 louise.wang@yale.edu.

Postgraduate Position in Lipid Biology and Mass Spectrometry in the Zhao Lab at Yale University

We are seeking a postgraduate research associate to join the laboratory of Dr. Xiaoai Zhao in the Department of Comparative Medicine at Yale University. Zhao lab’s main focus is on the funtional investigation of complex lipids in the context of aging and diseases. Questions that the Zhao lab are interested in include: how do membrane lipids affect cellular function and organismal health during aging and age-related pathologies, what are the organelle-specific lipid contribution in biological processes, and what is the role of complex lipid species in systems metabolism. We use a combination of molecular biology, biochemistry and mass spectrometry in cell and animal models to address these questions. For more information, please visit www.zhaolabyale.com. Interested applicants please send a brief statement of interest and curriculum vitae with contact information for three references to the PI at xiaoai.zhao@yale.edu.

Training

As a postgraduate research associate in the Zhao lab, the candidate will perform mass spectrometry-based lipidomic analysis. Specific responsibilities may include lipidomics sample preparation, data acquisition and analysis. Candidate will also participate in research projects in the lab using a combination of molecular biology, biochemistry and mammalian cell culture techniques.

Mentoring

The postgraduate researcher will work directly with Dr. Zhao in all phases of research projects, including study design, execution, and data interpretation 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 their long-term career goals. Dr. Zhao strongly believes a supportive and engaging lab environment is the key in fostering scientific advancements and personal growth.

Education

In addition to the mentoring and training in the lab. The Zhao lab is also part of a diverse and vibrant scientific community in the Department of Comparative Medicine and Yale Center for Molecular and Systems Metabolism. This position offers unique opportunity to interact with and learn from labs with broad expertise in metabolism, aging and immunology research. This position is ideal for researchers looking to expand their research experiences and explore different research interests before pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in biomedical sciences. Qualified candidate with a 2-year commitment to the position is strongly encouraged.

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological sciences is required. Prior laboratory experience in analytical chemistry is highly preferred.

Department and School: Child Study Center, Yale School of Medicine

Anticipated Appointment Dates: July 1, 2024

Email/Website: denis.sukhodolsky@yale.edu /  https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/

Introduction of School/Department:

The Sukhodolsky lab at the Yale Child Study Center is looking to fill a postgraduate (post-baccalaureate) position associated with behavioral and neuroimaging studies of children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder. The Yale Child Study Center is a department of the Yale University School of Medicine. The mission of the center is to understand children’s mental health problems, and prevent or alleviate the symptoms of patients who suffer from them. Primary responsibilities of this position will include study coordination of the multi-site Autism Center of Excellence study of neurodevelopmental biomarkers of late diagnosis in female and gender diverse autism, subject recruitment and community outreach, running subjects through clinical assessments, running fMRI scanning experiments, and managing study databases. Other responsibilities will include assisting with a clinical trial of a comprehensive behavioral intervention for irritability in adolescents with autism as well as neuroimaging study of social and emotional functioning in children with disruptive behavior. For additional information about the past and current studies in the Denis Sukhodolsky lab please visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/

Overview of the Position:

The postgraduate associate will be trained in a variety of aspects of clinical research and will gain experience in childhood neurodevelopmental disorders. The positions include the following learning opportunities:

EDUCATION: This position will provide excellent opportunities to learn about autism and developmental psychopathology. Postgraduate associate will be trained on how to guide children and families through clinical and neuroimaging studies and become familiar with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) techniques that are used in the Sukhodolsky lab to examine brain mechanisms of autism. They will also learn to administer, score and interpret measures of social behavior, anxiety, irritability, and neurocognitive functioning to children and adolescents.

TRAINING:  Postgraduate associates will learn the importance of the interface with families during all parts of the research process. They will receive training on psychological assessments of symptoms, intelligence, and adaptive functioning as well as neurocognitive tasks for evaluating brain mechanisms of cognitive and emotional functioning. Focused training will be provided about data management and analysis procedures in clinical research with pediatric populations.

MENTORING: Dr. Sukhodolsky will provide direct mentorship to this postgraduate associate including individual meetings focused on the trainee’s learning objectives.  Additional mentorship opportunities will be provided via collaboration on research papers and conference presentations with the members of Denis Sukhodolsky lab including. The trainee will also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities including weekly lab meetings and grand rounds and lectures at the Yale Child Study Center.

Location: This is not a remote opportunity.  This position is located at the Yale Child Study Center, 230 South Frontage Road, New Haven, CT. Per postdoc office policy, all trainees are expected to complete their training on campus.

The Postgraduate Associate position is for two years with the second-year appointment conditional on progress made in the first year.  First year salary is $38,400 plus healthcare coverage. 

Qualifications:

BA or BS required. Psychology, Pre-Med, or Neuroscience background required with research experience, including data management with Excel and SPSS, and experience of working with children on the autism spectrum.  Postgraduate positions are open to those who have recently received a bachelor and/or master’s degree, but not doctoral degrees.

Process to apply:

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

Please submit you application as a single PDF file named as “Last name_First name.pdf” and containing a letter of interest, resume, and a copy of academic transcript (does not need to be official) to Denis Sukhodolsky, Ph.D., at Denis.Sukhodolsky@yale.edu.  Please also arrange for two letters of recommendation to be emailed directly to denis.sukhodolsky@yale.edu.

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/.

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.

Jock Reynolds Fellowship in Public Programs
Education Department, Yale University Art Gallery

This is a one-year, full-time position, with the possibility of renewal for a second year.

Expected start date: summer 2024

Salary: $50,000–$56,000, commensurate with education and experience, a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, a modest professional-development stipend, and reimbursement of relocation costs up to $1,000. For more details, visit https://postdocs.yale.edu/postdocs/benefits.

Position Focus
The Jock Reynolds Fellowship in Public Programs is intended for an emerging professional with an advanced degree who is considering a career in public programs and engagement. Yale University Art Gallery programs connect curricular, cocurricular, and community initiatives and interests through a range of in-person and digital engagement opportunities. Reporting to the Jane and Gerald Katcher Curator of Programs, the fellow will work closely with colleagues and collaborators across Yale University and New Haven, as well as the community of public programmers. The focus of this fellowship is to develop, present, and evaluate programs and to help create public-engagement resources and material. The fellow will help train students to deliver programs, particularly Gallery Talks across the collection and collaborations in the Gallery+ and Studio Program series.

Interested and qualified applicants must submit a CV with the names of three references and a cover letter that addresses the candidate’s interest in the fellowship. Email applications (in PDF format) to: Molleen Theodore, the Jane and Gerald Katcher Curator of Programs, molleen.theodore@yale.edu, by Monday, March 18, 2024. Please send your email with the subject line “Jock Reynolds Fellowship Application.”

Training
The fellow will gain broad, hands-on experience in public programs and engagement; in developing, implementing, and evaluating in-person and digital programs; in working with diverse audiences; and in collaborating across the University and community. The fellow will participate in the Wurtele Gallery Teacher training program and learn from museum educators about art-based pedagogies and the Gallery’s global collections. The fellow will also participate in Gallery-wide and department-specific Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIA/B) training sessions and initiatives. The fellow will be trained in the Gallery’s collections-management system (TMS), image and media databases, and other software systems as needed.

Mentoring
The fellow will be a member of the Gallery’s Education Department and will gain familiarity with all aspects of the department’s operations. The fellow will also be part of the Gallery’s Public Programs team and will receive direct mentorship in the areas of public programs and engagement. The fellow will participate in a peer-mentorship program and in the Fellows Forum, an informal professional-development platform for fellows across the Gallery. The fellow will join the Network of Public Programmers and help plan group meetings.

Education and Preferred Experience
Emerging scholars with an advanced degree in art history, studio art, museum studies, public humanities, or a related field, as well as a strong interest in interdisciplinary and community-based approaches to in-person and digital engagement, are encouraged to apply. Foreign nationals are eligible to apply. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from groups traditionally underrepresented in the museum field.

At least one year of programming experience in a museum is required. The fellow must reside in the Greater New Haven area for the term of the fellowship. The workweek is Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with some evening (especially Thursdays during the semester) and weekend work required. The work is in person and will entail movement among the open office space, the galleries, and the campus and community, along with use of computer and audio/visual equipment. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, interpersonal, research, and writing skills; a demonstrated ability to communicate with museum staff, faculty, students, and the public in a knowledgeable, professional, and kind manner; a demonstrated ability to connect with diverse collaborators and audiences; a demonstrated ability to take initiative and anticipate actions needed; experience presenting live programs (both virtual and hybrid) on Zoom Webinar and developing digital content using Adobe Creative Cloud or comparable software programs; and a commitment to fostering a culture of DEIA/B.

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 Position at Department of Internal Medicine (Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine), Yale School of Medicine (Dr. Snigdha Jain, MD, MHS)

Start Date: May 1, 2024

Our clinical research group at Yale School of Medicine seeks a postgraduate trainee/PhD student to contribute to a project related to digitally phenotyping health measures across multiple domains among older adults recovering from hospitalization with a critical illness using smartwatch-based technology. The project involves screening and enrollment of participants including distributing a smartwatch equipped with remote monitoring application called ROAMM, primary data collection at baseline and follow-up visits through self-reported instruments (including assessments of physical function, cognition, and symptoms of physical and mental health), and analysis of both actively-reported and passively collected (accelerometer, GPS) data. This position can be full- or part-time. It is a paid position with insurance benefits, available for start on or about May 1, 2024. Depending on the candidate’s skills, background, and interest, opportunities range from face-to-face interaction with study participants, follow-up visits for collection of quantitative data, data analysis, and involvement in publications. Since this job involves face-to-face interactions with older adult patients; we seek someone who is compassionate and comfortable interfacing with patients and medical staff. As education and distribution in ROAMM-equipped Applewatch is integral to the study, we seek someone familiar with operating smartwatches as would be used in daily life.

Training

Postgraduate trainees will gain extensive clinical experience by interacting with patients. There are many opportunities within our department for career development through conferences, lectures, didactics, and participation in clinical research study visits. Candidates also have opportunities to receive peer mentorship from members of Yale’s Program on Aging to refine career goals and select opportunities for further training. This is a great position for those interested in pursuing a career in medicine and/or medical research. The postgraduate trainee will receive training in clinical research skills, including:

• Recruitment/enrollment/retention of eligible study participants
• Design and maintenance of online Redcap databases
• Performing assessments of physical and cognitive function
• Conduct analysis of patient-reported and sensor-based quantitative data
• Epidemiologic principles and analytical approaches
• Advanced biostatistical methods
• Written and oral communication of results
• Publication of original research, including abstracts and manuscripts
• Developing scientific writing skills
• Building knowledge in remote monitoring technology, digital health measures, critical illness and aging research

Mentoring

The candidate will be mentored by Dr. Jain. Dr. Jain will meet with the post-grad at least weekly to focus on personal and professional growth, and will guide the candidate in their efforts towards developing a career in medicine or science. Exposure to activities in the sections of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine as well as Geriatrics will provide opportunities for development of additional skills and collaborations. Dr. Jain and other research team members will also provide constructive feedback on the trainee’s performance.

Education / Qualifications

Postgraduate positions are open to those who have recently received a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related discipline, with strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications including excel and word. Preferred candidates would have basic knowledge of statistical methods, experience with at least one statistical analysis software (R, SAS, SPSS, Stata, Python, etc.), experience in quantitative data management and analysis; experience in recruitment and interaction with study participants; experience with Redcap or other electronic database management system; and potentially experience working with accelerometry data. The candidate must be able to commit to a one-year position.

Application Process

Interested candidates should forward a CV and cover letter with the names and email addresses of two references to: Snigdha.Jain@yale.edu. Please include in the subject line “Your Full Name, Post-grad position”

Postgraduate Position in Reproductive Biology (Tal Lab)

This is a full-time paid position to work in the laboratory of Dr. Reshef Tal, MD PhD, in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at Yale University.

This is a one or two year position to work on basic/translational research as related to female reproductive failure. We are seeking a postgraduate associate to participate in studies investigating the role of uterine stem/progenitor cells in reproduction. The Tal lab has a translational focus on understanding how the uterine stem/progenitor cells contribute to abnormal endometrial repair and fibrosis leading to uterine scarring and infertility. The lab uses approaches from molecular biology, cell biology, bioinformatics and systems biology. We collect and study tissues from patients and use transgenic mouse models to pursue these questions. Prior lab-based experience in cellular and/or molecular biology is preferred. This is an ideal position for recent graduates interested in strengthening their research experience prior to medical school or graduate school.

Research activities:

The successful candidate will use molecular and cellular biology techniques (PCR, flow cytometry, single cell RNA sequencing, immunohistochemistry, cell culture), as well as be involved in animal work and engineering innovative transgenic mouse models to study the mechanisms governing stem/progenitor cells in endometrial repair.

Training:

The Postgraduate will receive training in the methodologies listed above by the lab’s senior research scientist and other lab members. The postgraduate will have primary research oversight by Dr. Tal. Training will also include principles of experimental design, problem solving and data analysis. In addition to development of an in-depth understanding of reproductive biology, efforts are made to tailor the experience to the postgraduate’s goals and interests.

Mentorship:

The candidate will receive daily hands-on guidance and mentoring from members of the Tal lab. The candidate will have weekly meetings with Dr. Tal to discuss their project’s progress, interpretation of their data and future career goals. The candidate will be expected to present at lab meetings on a bi-monthly basis. Intellectual and technical contributions will provide opportunities to present data at research meetings and co-authorship on peer-reviewed publications.

Education:

Applicants should have at the time of starting a BA or BS in a related field. Prior lab-based research experience in molecular and/or cellular biology is preferred. Candidates should be highly organized, self-motivated, hard-working and reliable, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must have good attention to detail and problem-solving skills, be able to multi-task, and be able to perform both independently as well as in a team environment.

Interested applicants should email: 1) a Curriculum Vitae; 2) contact information for at least two references; 3) a short description of their research background, research interests and career goals to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Reshef Tal (reshef.tal@yale.edu).

Postgraduate Position in Epithelial Immune Crosstalk

Postgraduate positions for research in mucosal immunity and epithelial immune cross talk in the laboratory of Liza Konnikova at Yale University. Research in the Konnikova group is directed at studying the development and maintenance of mucosal immunity. We are interested in understanding how homeostasis is established and maintained in humans and what goes awry to cause disease. Particularly, we have established immune-intestinal organoid models to study the role of immune cells in regulating intestinal health. We are seeking a motivated, dynamic individual who is interested in translational work applying cell biology, organoid and immunology approaches to understanding fundamental mechanisms governing the establishment and maintenance of human intestinal health and disease. During this time, the successful applicant will obtain training in sample processing and preparation, organoid cultures, common laboratory techniques and in immunologic techniques.

Research Activities - The Post-graduate will use a combination of primary cell culture and organoid culture techniques, FACS and imagining modalities to understand the mechanisms governing epithelial-immune cross talk.

Training - The Post-graduate will receive training in translation research, cell biology techniques including cell culture and molecular biology (ie. PCR, next generation sequencing) and immunobiology techniques (ie. FACS, mass cytometry).

Mentoring Plan - The successful candidate will receive daily, hands-on mentoring from members of the Konnikova lab. The candidate will meet with Dr. Konnikova regarding their productivity and interpretation of their data on a weekly basis. Finally, the candidate will be expected to present at lab meetings on a bi-monthly basis.

The candidate will be expected to have a B.A./B.S. in the field of biological or chemical sciences. Some lab experience in cellular and molecular biology or immunology is preferred. Candidates should be a team player, self-motivated, organized, responsible, enthusiastic and eager to learn. For more information on our group, please see our website – www.konnikovalab.com.

Interested applicants should send a brief statement of interest, your work experience and a resume with contact information for three references to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Liza Konnikova (liza.konnikova@yale.edu).

Postgraduate Position – Department of Therapeutic Radiology (Escobar-Hoyos lab)

The Escobar-Hoyos Lab in the Department of Therapeutic Radiology at Yale University has a postgraduate trainee position opening. Our lab focuses on uncovering the biology of pancreatic cancer that can ultimately lead to the development of new efficient therapies to treat this devastating malignancy. Our lab is a multidisciplinary environment, involving experts withing backgrounds spanning oncology, immunology, bioinformatics, drug delivery, and microbiology. Through our projects, our trainees have access to cutting-edge technology and unique opportunities for collaborations across different Yale Departments within the Yale School of Medicine.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual interested in a provocative interdisciplinary project that aims to understand how non-mutational mechanisms contribute to the maintenance, establishment, and pathogenesis of pancreatic tumors. Interested applicants should have a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in biology or chemistry-related fields and be research-oriented. The candidate should be self-motivated, enjoy collaborating with the other members, and follow the lab philosophy: to nurture a science-driven, collaborative, and respectful environment that allows the team to ask and tackle creative and exciting scientific questions.

The competitive candidate will be involved in the following areas:

1. Training

Through this project, the trainee will be exposed to:

• Cell culturing techniques, including cell culturing and maintenance; genetic manipulation and biochemical processing of pancreatic cell lines; development of mouse and patient-derived tumor organoids.
• Molecular biology and basic techniques of RNA expression analysis, such as western blotting, qRT-PCRs, immunohistochemistry, and deep RNA sequencing.
• Data manipulation and analysis of software: R-based analysis, use of public data sets such as TCGA and cBioportal.

1. Mentoring
   • Trainees will be mentored by Dr. Escobar-Hoyos and Postdoctoral fellows. Additional mentorship will come through exposure to other members in the laboratory and their projects.
   • Candidates will meet weekly with mentors for project updates, career development, and personal growth.
   • The laboratory offers lab meetings, journal clubs, and workshops to improve professional science-related skills.
   • Candidates will be advised and guided through applications for graduate school, med school, funding opportunities, and conferences.
2. Education
3. Applicants should have a degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, or a related scientific discipline. Prior research experience is preferable. Applicants must possess strong communication and organization skills.
4. We are looking for a candidate who can start as soon as possible. An 18-month commitment is required for this position.
5. More information on the Escobar-Hoyos lab can be found on our website: https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/escobar-hoyos/. Candidates can also check our newest achievements through our Twitter: https://twitter.com/Escobar_Lab .

The Postgraduate Associate position is one year in duration with a salary of $38,400.   Postgraduate positions are open to those who have recently received a bachelor and/or master’s degree, but not doctoral degrees.  A second-year position may be possible pending approval by the post-doctoral office and available funding.

Candidates interested in applying should e-mail an application package, including a statement of interest, CV, and contact information for three references. Please send your application package to Dr. Luisa Escobar-Hoyos (luisa.escobar-hoyos@yale.edu) and Dr. Natasha Pinto Medici (natasha.pintomedici@yale.edu). Please include your last name and reference to the job posting in the subject line. 

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, associate research scientists, post-docs and research assistants 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 recruitment, screening, and data collection for human subjects research in psychiatry and instruction in preprocessing and quality assurance of neuroimaging data while contributing to analytics studies.

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.

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 $38,400.   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. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Post-Graduate Associate

Internal Medicine- Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology Yale School of Medicine

Posting Date: January 25, 2024

PI: Monique Hinchcliff, MD MS

Introduction:

• The Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology is looking for Post-Graduate Associate to work in Dr. Hinchcliff’s lab. Monique Hinchliff, MD, MS is a rheumatologist specializing in scleroderma, a rheumatologic disease that causes chronic hardening of skin and connective tissues. She is also the director of the Yale Medicine Scleroderma Program.

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.
• Preparation for Dr. Hinchcliff clinic including research pre-charting to identify potential candidates for clinical trials

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. They will meet with Dr. Hinchcliff on a biweekly basis for mentorship and project progression.

Education:

• This position is ideal for someone who is interested in gaining experience in clinical research prior to applying for medical or graduate school.

Qualifications:

• Eligible candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences or a related field. Candidates should be self-motivated with a can-do attitude who enjoy talking to patients. 

Process to Apply:

• To speak to the principal investigator, Monique Hinchcliff, MD MS, please email 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.