Yale Postdoctoral Positions

Yale University seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Associate in ancient and pre-modern cultures and civilizations. This is a two-year position beginning in the academic year 2020-2021 and attached to Archaia: the Yale Program for the Study of Ancient and Premodern Cultures and Societies. Now in its eighth year, Archaia is a collaborative forum that brings together scholars and graduate students working on early and pre-modern cultures and civilizations at Yale in the Humanities and Social Sciences in addition to the Divinity and Law Schools and various University collections and libraries including the Yale University Art Gallery, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, the Peabody Museum of Natural History, and the Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage. Participating departments and disciplines include Classics, East Asian Languages and Literatures, Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, History, Religious Studies, Archaeology and Anthropology, History of Art, and the Divinity School. In addition to hosting conferences and colloquia, the year-long Workshop in Ancient Societies, and faculty-led study tours, Archaia offers a graduate qualification for students interested in research beyond departmental lines. Students have the opportunity to design a course of study individually tailored to their needs, and take a team-taught core seminar, the topic of which varies from year to year. For additional information, see https://archaia.yale.edu/training.

The postdoctoral associate will be hired in conjunction with Archaia’s initiative to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the Dura-Europos excavations in 1922. As part of the initiative, “Dura- Europos: intersections of art, culture and religion in the ancient world,” Archaia will devote its annual Ancient Societies Series in AY 2021-2022 to Dura-Europos, and organize an international conference in the Spring of 2022. Through a series of monthly talks by internal and external speakers and a team-taught graduate seminar, the Ancient Societies Workshop will showcase the latest research on Dura-Europos and mobilize resources to engage with the Yale University Art Gallery’s collection of artifacts and materials related to Dura-Europos.

The postdoctoral associate is expected to take an active role in Archaia programming while pursuing research in their own area of expertise. Additionally, the associate’s duties include: (1) in the first year of the appointment, teaching one graduate seminar in Roman art and archaeology in its broad ancient context with the approval of relevant department(s) or program(s); (2) in the second year of the appointment, co-teaching with a faculty member the Archaia core seminar on Dura-Europos and co-organizing the attendant Ancient Societies Workshop; and (3) directing a co-curricular project related to Dura-Europos such as an international conference or a digital humanities project. The postdoctoral associate will work under the supervision of the Archaia coordinators and will also be provided with at least one mentor from a field/department close to their area of training and expertise.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience along with Yale’s benefits package that includes health insurance.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in one of the following fields: Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, Classics, History, Religious Studies, Archaeology, Anthropology, History of Art.

• The intellectual training and trajectory of the postdoctoral associate must show a commitment to cross-disciplinary or cross-cultural research in more than one of the areas, languages, and/or disciplines represented by Archaia. Prior engagement with any aspect of the site of Dura-Europos is particularly desirable.

• The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a desire and ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and collections.

Applicants and referees should upload documentation via Interfolio:

apply.interfolio.com/75112 . Applicants must supply (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement (1000 words max.) detailing the work that the associate wishes to pursue at Yale, (4) a teaching portfolio (including teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness and syllabi for courses taught or planned), (5) three letters of recommendation addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Prof. Milette Gaifman.

Review of applications will begin April 25th.

For any questions please contact Professor Gaifman (milette.gaifman@yale.edu) and Professor Peirano Garrison (irene.peirano@yale.edu).

Yale School of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (PCCSM), is looking to hire a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to drive innovative research projects forward in the laboratory of Dr. Charles Dela Cruz, MD, PhD. The post-doctoral fellow will work on understanding the host-pathogen interactions at cellular and molecular levels during bacterial and viral infections in disease models of pneumonia, COPD and fibrosis. The post-doctoral fellow should be able to work independently as well as in a team of other researchers in the lab which include other postdocs, clinical fellows and students. The major experimental tools that will be used include animal models, multicolor flow cytometry, knockdown and overexpression studies and imaging techniques using bacterial and viral infection along with techniques of viral and or bacterial culture, western blotting and ELISA.

Job Qualification:

1. A recent graduate or about to graduate from PhD in the field of biology, immunology, bacteriology, virology or similarly related fields.

2. Experience with animal handling is preferred but not necessary. Knowledge about the major cellular and biochemical techniques will be plus.

3. Candidate should be willing to write independent funding applications after first few years of their post-doctoral position with the goal for a career as independent investigator.

The Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to make a significant contribution to the educational and research missions of the section. There will be opportunities to work on projects autonomously while working collaboratively with faculty, staff, post docs, and students. Supervision of other research personnel and other related duties will be expected.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.  To apply, please submit a cover letter in the body of an email and CV/references as attachments to charles.delacruz@yale.edu

The Wilson laboratory in the Section of Medical Oncology and the Yale Cancer Center is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral position.  Interests in the laboratory focus on identifying and characterizing genetic vulnerabilities in cancer and molecular mechanisms of drug resistance with an emphasis on lung cancer therapeutics (https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/people/frederick_wilson-1.profile). The lab leverages genome-scale functional genomic screening approaches (such as CRISPR and RNA interference) to identify cancer vulnerabilities and dissect resistance mechanisms in relevant cancer cell models.  The lab also applies sequencing-based approaches to identify candidate driver gene alterations from patient tumor specimens for mechanistic studies in cell model systems.  A major priority is to translate laboratory findings into therapeutic strategies for patients with lung and other cancers.
 
Applicants must have a recent PhD degree in a relevant field and at least one first author publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Applicants should have experience in molecular biology, genetics / genomics, tumor cell biology, or other related fields.  Excellent written and oral communication skills are expected.
 
Candidates should send a Curriculum Vitae, a statement of research interests and career goals and the names / contact information for three references to: frederick.wilson@yale.edu.
 

The Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE) at the Yale School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated, recent MD/PhD graduate to work with Dr. Jeptha Curtis, Associate Professor in cardiovascular health services research related projects. This is a one-year position. The appointee will interact in a multidisciplinary team environment to design, implement, and monitor outcomes research projects at CORE.

Essential Duties:

1. Engagement in various related projects at CORE, utilizing available datasets and participating in study design, analysis and manuscript writing from conception to publication.
2. Plan and conduct assigned and original research projects autonomously while working collaboratively with faculty, analysts, research staff, post docs, and medical students; maintain accurate records of research findings using proper methodology and keeping track of the specifications for the analysis files and results.
3. Conduct high impact research studies using available data resources such as the Open Payments Program, TOP PCI, and the National Cardiovascular Data Registry’s suite of clinical registries. 
4. Integrate with CORE’s Research Data Analytic Center (RDAC) team to develop research grant applications through literature reviews, analysis of preliminary data, and the development of appropriate analytic approaches.
5. Present research findings at professional meetings and conferences; supervision of other research personnel and other related duties as required. Appointee is expected to make a significant contribution to the educational and research missions of CORE.
6. Support study design, data analysis, and dissemination of findings from the collaboration’s studies. Potential tasks include proposal development, data interpretation and summarization, some statistical analysis, and manuscript writing.
7. Provide leadership for the dissemination of findings from the work of the collaboration, including the formation of teams for the development of new proposals.
8. Participate in team meetings at CORE and in conference calls with outside researchers as needed.
9. Maintain regular communication with supervisor by providing weekly progress updates, communicating any problems incurred in data collection or conducting studies, and making recommendations for improvement.
10. Perform additional functions incidental to research activities.
11. Represents CORE in a professional manner at all times using excellent customer relations.
12. Adheres to all CORE data management and security policies.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. MD or PhD in public health.
2. Strong publication record and excellent writing skills.
3. Excellent analytical skills and familiarity with SAS.
4. Outstanding communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Benefit and Compensation Information: Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Application Instructions:

Please send the following materials to: bonnie.garmisa@yale.edu.

1. A cover letter describing your research interests and interest in the position;
2. A curriculum vitae;
3. Contact information for two references; and
4. A research or job market paper.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For further information about CORE, please visit www.medicine.yale.edu/core.

The Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE) at the Yale School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated, recent MD/PhD graduate to work with Dr. Jeptha Curtis, Associate Professor in cardiovascular health services research related projects. This is a one-year position. The appointee will interact in a multidisciplinary team environment to design, implement, and monitor outcomes research projects at CORE.

Essential Duties:

1. Engagement in various related projects at CORE, utilizing available datasets and participating in study design, analysis and manuscript writing from conception to publication.
2. Plan and conduct assigned and original research projects autonomously while working collaboratively with faculty, analysts, research staff, post docs, and medical students; maintain accurate records of research findings using proper methodology and keeping track of the specifications for the analysis files and results.
3. Conduct high impact research studies using available data resources such as the Open Payments Program, TOP PCI, and the National Cardiovascular Data Registry’s suite of clinical registries. 
4. Integrate with CORE’s Research Data Analytic Center (RDAC) team to develop research grant applications through literature reviews, analysis of preliminary data, and the development of appropriate analytic approaches.
5. Present research findings at professional meetings and conferences; supervision of other research personnel and other related duties as required. Appointee is expected to make a significant contribution to the educational and research missions of CORE.
6. Support study design, data analysis, and dissemination of findings from the collaboration’s studies. Potential tasks include proposal development, data interpretation and summarization, some statistical analysis, and manuscript writing.
7. Provide leadership for the dissemination of findings from the work of the collaboration, including the formation of teams for the development of new proposals.
8. Participate in team meetings at CORE and in conference calls with outside researchers as needed.
9. Maintain regular communication with supervisor by providing weekly progress updates, communicating any problems incurred in data collection or conducting studies, and making recommendations for improvement.
10. Perform additional functions incidental to research activities.
11. Represents CORE in a professional manner at all times using excellent customer relations.
12. Adheres to all CORE data management and security policies.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. MD or PhD in public health.
2. Strong publication record and excellent writing skills.
3. Excellent analytical skills and familiarity with SAS.
4. Outstanding communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Benefit and Compensation Information: Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Application Instructions:

Please send the following materials to: bonnie.garmisa@yale.edu.

1. A cover letter describing your research interests and interest in the position;
2. A curriculum vitae;
3. Contact information for two references; and
4. A research or job market paper.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For further information about CORE, please visit www.medicine.yale.edu/core.

Yale Cancer Center has an opening for a Post-doctoral trainee to conduct bench research geared towards improving therapies for cancer patients. The laboratory conducts a variety of in vitro and in vivo studies testing novel drug targets and novel drugs. The primary focus is on developing new immunotherapy-containing regimens that can subsequently be tested in humans.

Prospective candidates will play a key role in these studies, which will involve a broad range of molecular biology and immunology techniques, including gene editing techniques and high throughput transcription platforms. 

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in a career in Cancer Biology or Cancer Immunology. The trainee will have exposure to outstanding training venues and lectures and Yale Cancer Center.

Requirements: 

Candidates must have a doctoral degree in biological sciences. Individuals expecting to graduate over the coming months are particularly encouraged to apply. 

Interested applicants should submit a CV as well as the contact information (email address and phone number) for three references, and a brief statement of research skills and interest to Tarissa.Klarman@yale.edu

Peggy Myung, MD, PhD, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate (Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D.) in her laboratory in the Department of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine. In the Myung lab, we study how programs of hair follicle development work at the interface of regeneration and skin tumorigenesis (Developmental Cell, 2019; Cell, 2016). In particular, our lab aims to dissect the molecular and cellular mechanisms that govern embryonic hair follicle development to gain insight into how these same mechanisms are reutilized during adult hair follicle regeneration and or dysregulated in basal cell carcinoma, the most common human skin cancer. As a post-doctoral fellow in our lab, you will have the opportunity to work within a team to perform basic science research that explores the cellular and molecular dynamics that controls these processes, using novel in vivo and genomic approaches. The projects employ a broad range of cutting-edge techniques, including mouse genetics, multi-photon live imaging, quantitative RNA fluorescent in situ hybridization, and single-cell RNA/ATAC sequencing.  Prior research experience using these techniques is a plus but not required. The candidate will also have opportunities to present his/her data at weekly lab meetings and at intramural and national/international conferences. The overall goal is to construct and perform scientific experiments that can be shared with the scientific community at large through peer-reviewed publications and speaking opportunities. In addition, the candidate will be given career development opportunities (e.g. grant-writing and public speaking skills) that are individually tailored to his/her long-term career goals. The ultimate goal is to create an experience that is rewarding and engaging for everyone in the lab and that fosters scientific and professional growth!

The Postdoctoral Associate candidate will be expected to perform the following:

1. Assist with mouse colony management, husbandry and genotyping
2. RNA in situ hybridization and immunohistochemical stains of mouse or human tissue followed by visualization using various microscopy techniques including multiphoton microscopy, confocal microscopy, and basic immunofluorescence/brightfield microscopy
3. Basic molecular biology techniques such as quantitative PCR, subcloning, and preparation of RNA for bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing
4. Preparation of single-cell suspensions from mouse skin for flow cytometry and FACS sorting
5. Basic tissue culture techniques using primary skin cells and cell lines
6. Embryonic and adult skin dissections
7. Intraperitoneal and gavage administration of soluble compounds (e.g. tamoxifen) to mice
8. Use basic software/statistical tools to analyze genomic data, including R packages for single-cell RNA sequence analysis
9. Assist with data analysis, interpretation, and generation of figure quality data for publication and/or presentations
10. Attend intra-mural and extra-mural conferences where he/she can present research data and build professional relationships
11. Review and present relevant literature at journal clubs or lab meetings
12. Attend weekly dermatology and/or pathology research in progress conferences as well as weekly lab meetings
13. Attend one-on-one meetings with the PI to review scientific data/progress and goals and to provide reciprocal constructive feedback
14. Prepare manuscripts of his/her primary research for publication
15. Assist with lab organization

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

The Yale Center for Environmental Law & Policy (envirocenter.yale.edu) seeks a two-year Postdoctoral Associate to serve as the project director for the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) (epi.yale.edu). For over twenty years, the EPI has been a flagship project of the Center, ranking countries on high priority environmental issues in two areas: protection of human health and ecosystem vitality. Leading the project includes mobilizing a team of partners, researchers, and experts, while taking primary responsibility for the framing, data analysis, and production of a high-quality report. In addition to the EPI, we are looking for an individual who can provide intellectual leadership and innovative approaches with other research projects related to environmental data analytics and contribute to various workstreams at the Center.

Essential Duties

• Oversee all elements of the production of the 2018 EPI report, including data gathering, methodology development, data review and assessment, and communication of results;
• Work closely with the EPI Team, including Yale faculty and our partners at Columbia University’s Center for International Earth Science Information Network;
• Contact and consult data partners at other institutions, including academic research centers, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations;
• Ensure methodological rigor and scientific accuracy of the EPI through surveying the latest advances in environmental data, developing novel metrics and indicators, refining existing methods, and interrogating data and results;
• Manage data and research materials, including developing and enforcing systems for documentation and retention of data collection and analysis, meeting notes, correspondence, code, written drafts, and all other materials necessary for complete transparency and replication of the project;
• Coördinate day-to-day operations and administration of the EPI, including hiring and supervising student research assistants, developing and tracking budgets, and managing contracts with vendors;
• Develop and implement a communication strategy for disseminating the results of the 2020 EPI, including event planning for the release, preparation of the website, engagement with traditional and social media, and other opportunities for presenting the project to diverse audiences;
• Answer inquiries from international media, government officials, academic researchers, and members of civil society;
• Lead the writing of the 2020 EPI report, website, summary, and technical appendix;
• Work with Professor Dan Esty, other Yale faculty, and research partners to produce academic journal articles and other publications related to the EPI results; and
• Otherwise support the work of the Center, including contributing to fundraising efforts and writing reports and other materials for donors.

Education & Experience

• Ph.D. in applied, quantitative social science with an environmental emphasis. Possible fields include Public Affairs, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Geography, International Development, Statistics, Political Science, and Economics.
• Statistics or Econometric expertise required, through doctoral training and research experience.
• Broad knowledge of environmental science and policy, especially in the areas of climate change, biodiversity, and international sustainable development.

Skills & Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess

• Excellent research, writing, interpersonal, and communication skills;
• Experience with interdisciplinary research and collaborations;
• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience;
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple pressing responsibilities with minimal supervision; and
• A high level of computational ability, including fluency or the ability to rapidly learn data management, GIS, and statistical software, especially R.

Schedule & Compensation

This is a full-time position for two years to run Summer 2020 – Summer 2022. The start date is flexible, but we cannot offer a deferral. The position requires working during normal business hours throughout the calendar year with occasional travel. Salary is competitive and includes a benefits package through Yale University.

Application Guidelines

• Application deadline is 13 March  2020, though review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• Please email a cover letter and CV as a single PDF to epi@yale.edu
  • Letters may be addressed to Prof. Dan Esty, Yale Center for Environmental Law & Policy, 195 Prospect Street, New Haven, CT 06511.
  • Cover letters should address qualifications for this position rather than summaries of research and publications.
• If invited, candidates may be asked for additional materials, including writing samples and references.

Yale University seeks to appoint a postdoctoral fellow with research expertise in critical humanities approaches to big data, with an emphasis on comparative historical perspectives on the organization of knowledge. Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant discipline, such as art history, history, history of science, literature, or philosophy.

The fellow will join a cross-disciplinary team of faculty and students taking part in a year-long series of events supported by a grant from the Mellon Foundation (for more information on the series, please visit https://news.yale.edu/2018/10/24/order-multitudes-mellon-foundation-funds-new-yale-sawyer-seminar). Additional experience working in and/or teaching with special collections, data visualization, digital humanities, or other cross-disciplinary projects is desirable. Fellowship responsibilities include teaching one course per semester, coordinating events and project management.

This is a one-year appointment, beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021; applicants must have completed all PhD requirements before July 1, 2020. 

To apply, please send a cover letter, brief research statement, brief description of a course or courses that might be taught at Yale, CV, writing sample (no more than 20 pages), and the names and email addresses of three references. Applications should be sent to maryjane.stevens@yale.edu.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join the laboratory of Dr. Grace Chen in the Department of Immunobiology at Yale University. The Chen lab investigates the mechanisms and regulation of circular RNAs (circRNAs), a newly identified class of ubiquitous RNAs in essentially all eukaryotes and some viruses. Thus far, circRNAs have been found to function as miRNA sponges, regulate transcription, and act as templates for translation. However, there are still many unanswered questions: What other functions do circRNAs possess? How are circRNAs degraded? What are their interacting proteins? Specifically, we aim to understand how different layers of regulation including RNA modifications and cellular localization affect RNA function to enable new insights into both normal function and how dysregulation leads to disease. The Chen Laboratory applies molecular, cellular, and chemical biology techniques coupled with next-generation sequencing to address these questions. We aim to generate novel therapies based on our new insight about circRNA function and regulation. For more information, visit www.yegracechen.com.

Applicants should have recently completed a Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, chemical biology, immunology or genomics. High priority will be given to those candidates with strong backgrounds in RNA biology or virology. Interested applicants please send a brief statement of interest and curriculum vitae with contact information for three references to the PI Dr. Grace Chen at ye.grace.chen@yale.edu.

Postdoctoral Fellowship positions are available at Yale University in all aspects of kidney disease research including physiology, cell biology, pathology, developmental biology, genetics, vascular biology, bioinformatics, medical informatics, bioengineering, and clinical epidemiology and biostatistics.

Stipends are provided from a NIH T32 Training Grant restricted to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Women and members of minority groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Please email curriculum vitae, statement of research training interest, and names of possible Yale faculty mentor(s) to: Dr. Lloyd Cantley, Section of Nephrology, Yale School of Medicine, Box 208029, New Haven, CT 06520-8029. Email: Lloyd.Cantley@yale.edu. Please also arrange for three reference letters to be emailed directly to Dr. Cantley by faculty members familiar with your research ability and potential for a research career.

Postdoctoral Fellows can select as mentors any grant-funded investigator at Yale conducting kidney- related research. Examples of potential mentors include:

Peter Aronson, MD: http://medicine.yale.edu/intmed/people/peter_aronson-2.profile

Lloyd Cantley, MD: http://medicine.yale.edu/intmed/people/lloyd_cantley-2.profile

Michael Caplan, MD, PhD: http://physiology.yale.edu/faculty/michael_caplan-2.profile

William Chang, MD, PhD: https://medicine.yale.edu/people/search/w_chang.profile

Joseph Craft, MD: https://medicine.yale.edu/intmed/rheumat/people/joseph_craft.profile

Gary Desir, MD: http://medicine.yale.edu/intmed/nephrol/people/gary_desir-2.profile

Shuta Ishibe, MD: http://kidney.med.yale.edu/people/shuta_ishibe-2.profile

Richard Flavell, PhD: http://immunobiology.yale.edu/people/richard_flavell-2.profile

Julie Goodwin, MD: http://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/nephrology/people/julie_goodwin-2.profile

Ruslan Medzhitov, PhD: http://immunobiology.yale.edu/people/ruslan_medzhitov-2.profile

Jordan Pober, MD, PhD: http://medicine.yale.edu/immuno/programs/jordan_pober-2.profile

Mark Saltzman, PhD: https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/mark_saltzman/

William Sessa, PhD: https://medicine.yale.edu/pharm/people/william_sessa-2.profile

Stefan Somlo, MD: http://kidney.med.yale.edu/people/stefan_somlo-2.profile

Zhaoxia Sun, PhD: http://medicine.yale.edu/genetics/people/zhaoxia_sun-2.profile

Jeff Testani, MD: https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/jeffrey_testani/

F. Perry Wilson, M.D.: http://medicine.yale.edu/intmed/patr/people/francis_p_wilson-2.profile

The Departments of Psychiatry and Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, in conjunction with the Magnetic Resonance Research Center at the Yale University School of Medicine (http://mrrc.yale.edu/index.aspx) have an opening for a postdoctoral researcher to conduct real-time functional imaging research aimed at determining the neurobiological mechanisms underlying cognitive processes related to addictions. This position is funded by a T32 training grant and is therefore open only to US citizens, US green card holders, and noncitizen nationals who are citizens of a US territory.

This is an exciting opportunity to participate in projects using real-time fMRI in conjunction with novel analytic tools and techniques that were developed at Yale University.

The successful candidate will be expected to lead real-time imaging data collection, to provide analysis of new and current datasets and to develop their own mentored projects. The candidate will work in an interdisciplinary team of clinicians and basic scientists and have access to state-of-the-art MRI and computational facilities at the Magnetic Resonance Research Center. They will be co-mentored by Kathleen Garrison in the Department of Psychiatry (https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/kathleen_garrison/), and Michelle Hampson in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/michelle_hampson/).

The successful candidate should be creative, able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary group with clinicians, psychologists, engineers and computer scientists, and should be fluent in English and have excellent writing skills. Experience with fMRI techniques and analysis is an asset, but is not required. Interest in neuroimaging data analyses is critical, as is a career interest in neuroimaging of addictions.

Preferred Qualifications for this position include:

•              PhD in psychology, biomedical engineering or related field

•              Experience with or interest in learning fMRI data analysis

•              Basic programming experience and analytical skills

•              A record of publication and/or conference presentations

Qualified candidates should submit their CV and three references to:

Kathleen Garrison, kathleen.garrison@yale.edu 

The start date is somewhat flexible, but early 2020 is preferred.

Yale School of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (PCCSM), is looking to hire a highly motivated postdoctoral associate to drive innovative research projects forward in the laboratory of Dr. Jonathan Koff. We are seeking a Ph.D. graduate with background in cellular and molecular biology, immunology, virology, and or microbiology. Candidates must be scientifically curious, intellectually committed, and capable of working independently. Strong communication and writing skills are essential. Career development training and mentorship will be provided to aid the application to a career as an independent researcher. There will be opportunities to present research findings at professional meetings.

The postdoctoral associate is expected to make a significant contribution to the educational and research missions of the section. There will be opportunities to work on projects autonomously while working collaboratively with faculty, staff, post docs, and students. Supervision of other research personnel and other related duties will be expected.

Our lab works on the role of respiratory viruses and bacteria in the lung in the pathogenesis and treatment of acute and chronic lung diseases such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. We use a wide range of cellular and molecular biology, in vivo animal modeling, in vitro modeling, genomic and human translational techniques to answer relevant questions to lung immunology and virology with a focus on relevance to clinical disease. At this time, we are focusing our research program on host innate immune responses to respiratory pathogens contributing to inflammation in lung diseases.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.  To apply, please submit a cover letter in the body of an email and CV and references as attachments to carol.brown@yale.edu

Please follow the link to learn more about the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Geriatrics and Department of Biostatistics at the Yale School of Public Health and the Monin Lab.

https://medicine.yale.edu/intmed/geriatrics/            

https://www.publichealth.yale.edu/biostat

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

Description:

An exciting full-time opportunity as a Postdoctoral Associate exists in Gerontologic Biostatistics at the Yale School of Medicine. This candidate will be mentored by Drs. Joan Monin and Heather Allore at Yale School of Public Health and Dr. Roee Gutman at Brown University. The position is for 12 months (with possibility for extension) and opportunities for travel to collaborating institutions are available.

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher with an interest in embedded pragmatic clinical trials (ePCTs) to work on methodological development in longitudinal dyadic analyses. When examining the effectiveness of ePCTs for persons living with dementia (PLWD) and caregivers, it is important to consider how each dyad member influences the other over time.  PLWD and caregiver’s perceptions often differ making it necessary to understand whether effects of ePCTs may vary between PWDs and caregivers. Therefore, longitudinal analytical techniques accounting for this interdependence are needed. This may include application and extension of the Actor Partner Interdependence Model, which estimates effects on both the PLWD and their caregiver, while acknowledging the relationship between them. This is a state-of-the-art approach for analyzing data where the outcomes of both caregivers and PLWDs are of interest.  Methods to be developed for dyadic EHR data analysis must consider that PLWD data and\or their caregivers data may be missing over time and how to best use dyadic methods under that circumstance. The position is supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) IMbedded Pragmatic Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and AD Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) Clinical Trials (IMPACT) Collaboratory with additional mentorship from faculty members at Brown University. Principal goals of the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory are to develop and disseminate research methods and best practices in the conduct, dissemination and implementation of ePCT for people living with dementia and their caregivers. The Postdoctoral Associate will have the opportunity to work with a variety of mentors in the IMPACT Collaboratory and world leaders in pragmatic and cluster randomized trial designs.

Position Qualifications:

Qualifications are a PhD in statistics or biostatistics or relevant areas, strong programming skills, as well as good written and oral communication skills. Prior course work in longitudinal methods, missing data and causal inference are preferred. Strong preference will also be given to individuals who are highly motivated to work in pragmatic trials and/or AD/ADRD care.

Application:

To apply, please submit a CV and copies of two most relevant publications by email to heather.allore@yale.edu. Please include contact information for three references and in your cover letter, summarize your relevant research experience and indicate your interest in the research area as well as the date you will be available to begin.  Applicants must have completed all PhD requirements prior to starting work. Scientific questions regarding this position should be directed to Dr. Allore at heather.allore@yale.edu, Dr. Monin at joan.monin@yale.edu or Dr. Gutman at roee_gutman@brown.edu . Applications will be considered as they arrive.

The Laboratory of Assistant Professor Hongying (Hoy) Shen at Systems Biology Institute at Yale West Campus and Cellular & Molecular Physiology at Yale School of Medicine is currently seeking two postdoctoral candidates in cellular metabolism. The Shen lab uses multidisciplinary approaches ranging from biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, and mass spec-based metabolomics to study cellular metabolism underlying human health and diseases.

We are seeking candidates with either of the two expertise:

(1) mammalian cell biology (CRISPR genetic manipulation is preferred) and biochemistry. The candidate is expected to conduct an independent research project, and collaborate with scientists within and outside of our group.

(2) analytic biochemistry with expertise in LC-MS, develop and perform LC-MS methods and analyze data, collaborate with scientists within and outside of our group, and interact with technical supports and staff scientists to address any technical issues. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience independently operating and maintaining LC-MS instrumentation with a proven track record of full scan analysis, targeted measurements, and quantitation in complex biological samples. The primary instrument used in the lab is Thermo Q-Exactive+.

The successful candidates are also expected to participate lab meetings and joint group meetings by presenting and offering feed backs.

To learn more about the lab please visit the website: https://hongyingshenlab.org/

Interested applicants should send a cover letter describing previous research experience, CV/resume and contact information of three references to the PI at hongying.shen@yale.edu

The laboratory of Dr. Carrie Lucas in the Immunobiology Dept at Yale University is looking to recruit excellent postdoc scientists to join the group.

The Lucas lab advances immunology through discovery and mechanistic investigation of novel single-gene defects in pediatric patients with severe immunodeficiency or autoinflammatory disease. Starting with humans and extending to innovative mouse models, our work dives deeply into translationally relevant fundamental biology of T cells, B cells, and monocytes/macrophages. We use cellular, molecular, and biochemical approaches to elucidate how a particular genetic lesion results in the observed clinical and cellular manifestations. Current areas of emphasis include regulation of adaptive immunity and inflammation at barrier sites (lung/gut), and genes of particular interest include those involved in phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) signaling, DNA damage responses, and transcriptional control. https://www.carrielucaslab.org   

Interested candidates should send their CV to Dr. Lucas at Carrie.Lucas@yale.edu .

The Family Violence Research Lab, headed by Tami P. Sullivan, Ph.D., studies individual- and system-level factors that affect the wellbeing of victims of intimate partner violence (IPV), with specific attention to daily processes and micro-longitudinal designs. At the individual level, research aims to advance understanding of the relationships among IPV and its highly prevalent negative outcomes such as posttraumatic stress, substance use, and sexual risk in an effort to develop preventive interventions that promote safety and resilience. At the systems-level, the lab conducts IPV research and evaluation within the criminal justice system, HIV service system, and other service systems. Research focuses on the impact of the system’s response on victims’ wellbeing including the ways in which it promotes or impedes victims’ safety, recovery and resilience. Research is developed and conducted in collaboration with community partners.

The postdoctoral associate will act as a project director for multiple grant-funded studies on IPV and will be responsible for conducting and overseeing research central to the Lab’s focus, including supervising staff; developing quality assurance and improvement reports for each project and utilize data to drive decision-making processes; assist in the preparation of grant applications or other funding opportunities; and with the Principal Investigator and other contributors, author peer-reviewed research publications. The Associate will receive strong mentorship in further developing their own, independent program of research, manuscript development and grant development. The candidate should have demonstrated experience collecting original data, advanced quantitative analytic skills, experience in database management, and experience engaging in efforts to promote resilience among victims of IPV.

Qualifications 

A PhD in psychology, social work or related clinical discipline. Applicants must be licensed/license eligible and a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The start date is negotiable and can range from December 1, 2019 to July 1, 2020.

To apply

Please send a single PDF documenting the following to tami.sullivan@yale.edu

 • Combined cover letter/research statement detailing previous research experience, interests, and career goals

• Curriculum Vitae

• Three representative publications

• Names and full contact information of three academic references familiar with the applicant’s research skills and experience (reference letters are not needed at this time).

The Calderwood lab is seeking postdocs with interests in cell adhesion and cytoskeletal signaling and/or kinase function. Applicants should have a Ph.D. with a strong background in biochemistry, cell biology, structural biology or signal transduction research.

Please see http://www.yale.edu/calderwoodlab/LabSite/Welcome.html  for more information on the Calderwood lab research.

Interested candidates should send a current CV, a statement of research interests, and the names and contact information of three references to david.calderwood@yale.edu

The Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at Yale University is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral research associate with an expertise in electrochemical techniques in environmental applications, electrochemistry, electrocatalytic material synthesis, and electrocatalytic reactor design. The postdoctoral research associate will work under the direction of Professor Jaehong Kim .

More information about the Research Group can be found here http://www.yaleseas.com/jaehongkim/

Applications should include a cover letter, CV, and the names and email addresses of three references to jaehong.kim@yale.edu .

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

Please follow the link to learn more about the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Geriatrics and Department of Biostatistics at the Yale School of Public Health. https://medicine.yale.edu/intmed/geriatrics/ https://www.publichealth.yale.edu/biostat

Description:

An exciting full-time opportunity as a Postdoctoral Associate exists in Gerontologic Biostatistics at the Yale School of Medicine. This candidate will be mentored by Drs. Heather Allore, Fan Li at Yale School of Public Health and Dr. Monica Taljaard at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI). The position is for 18 months and opportunities for travel to collaborating institutions are available.

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher with an interest in cluster randomized trials to work on methodological development in the area of pragmatic stepped wedge and other multiple period cluster randomized designs. Specifically, the focus will be on developing new methods to deal with multiple layers of clustering in the design and analysis of these increasingly important trial designs. The position is supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) IMbedded Pragmatic Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and AD Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) Clinical Trials (IMPACT) Collaboratory with additional mentorship from faculty members at Brown University and NYU School of Medicine. Principal goals of the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory are to develop and disseminate research methods and best practices in the conduct, dissemination and implementation of embedded pragmatic clinical trials (ePCT) for people living with dementia and their caregivers. The Postdoctoral Associate will have the opportunity to work with a variety of mentors in the IMPACT Collaboratory and world leaders in pragmatic and cluster randomized trial designs.

Position Qualifications:

Qualifications are a PhD in statistics or biostatistics or relevant areas, strong programming skills, as well as good written and oral communication skills. Prior course work in study design, clinical trials and causal inference are preferred. Strong preference will also be given to individuals who are highly motivated to work in pragmatic trials and/or AD/ADRD care.

Application:

To apply, please submit a CV and copies of two most relevant publications by email to heather.allore@yale.edu . Please include contact information for three references and in your cover letter, summarize your relevant research experience and indicate your interest in the research area as well as the date you will be available to begin.

Applicants must have completed all PhD requirements prior to starting work.

Scientific questions regarding this position should be directed to Dr. Allore at heather.allore@yale.edu , Dr. Li at fan.f.li@yale.edu  or Dr. Taljaard at mtaljaard@ohri.ca . Applications will be considered as they arrive.

Yale School of Medicine, General Internal Medicine Section is seeking a highly motivated, recent PhD graduate to participate in bioethics and health policy research related to the Good Pharma Scorecard project. This is a one-year position with an option for renewing a second year, if mutually agreed upon. Successful candidates will work with Assistant Professor, Jennifer Miller, Professor Joseph Ross, and Professor Cary Gross at Yale Medical School, as well as Professor Michelle Mello of Stanford Law School, on projects related to the public health implications of medical product regulation, clinical trial design, drug pricing practices, and health data sharing. The incumbent will interact in a multidisciplinary team environment that includes physicians, ethicists, and lawyers to design, implement, and monitor research projects in connection with the Good Pharma Scorecard. Under the supervision of Professor Miller, the incumbent will operate as a team member, providing research support for the Good Pharma Scorecard at Yale Medical School.

Essential Duties:

1. Support study design, literature reviews, data analysis, and dissemination of findings from the collaboration’s studies. Potential tasks include proposal development, data interpretation and summarization, some statistical analysis, and manuscript writing.

2. Provide leadership for the dissemination of findings from the work of the collaboration, including the formation of teams for the development of new proposals.

3. Support multi-stakeholder engagement activities, including helping with expert consultations, roundtables and summits.

4. Participate in team meetings.

5. Provide coaching and mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students to support their development.

6. Maintain regular communication with supervisor by providing weekly progress updates, communicating any problems incurred in data collection or conducting studies, and making recommendations for improvement.

7. Perform additional functions incidental to research activities.

8. Adheres to all data management and security policies.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. PhD in public health, epidemiology, health service and policy, health economics, global health, bioethics or related public health discipline.

2. Strong publication record and excellent writing skills.

3. Excellent analytical skills and familiarity with scientific computing software (e.g., R, SAS, Stata, Python).

4. Outstanding communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

5. Experience in mentoring undergraduate or graduate students preferred.

Benefit and Compensation Information: Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Application Instructions: Please send the following materials to Jennifer.e.miller@yale.edu and Joseph.Ross@yale.edu

1. A cover letter describing your research interests and interest in the position

2. A curriculum vitae

3. Contact information for two references

4. A research or job market paper

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.