Yale Postdoctoral Positions

Yale University

School of Medicine

Department of Internal Medicine

SECTION OF NEPHROLOGY

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE Position

Yale School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate interested in tissue engineering to join the laboratory of William G. Chang MD, PhD. The lab has ongoing research projects focusing on kidney tissue engineering. Candidates with experience in tissue engineering, cell/molecular biology, kidney research, or small animal surgical models are encouraged to apply.  Applicants for the position should have obtained a PhD, MD, DVM in a life science, biomedical engineering, medical, surgical, or veterinary field prior to starting. The postdoctoral training will involve tissue engineering, imaging, animal model systems, and statistical analyses.

Application materials (brief statement of scientific goals and CV/resume) should be submitted electronically to Dr. Chang (w.chang@yale.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and members of minority groups.

The Civic Thought Initiative at Yale University has one opening for a a postdoctoral fellow during the 2023-2024 academic year. The Fellow would be expected to teach three undergraduate seminar courses in the history of political thought and to help organize discussions and events for undergraduates and faculty. The Fellow would also be encouraged to join the Political Theory Workshop and become an integral member of the political theory community.

Applicants must have a PhD in political theory or a closely related field and evidence of strong teaching abilities.

Review of applications will begin immediately and occur on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to send (1) a cover letter with a brief description of their interests in the position, (2) a resume/CV, (3) one representative manuscript/publication, and (4) contacts for two professional references by email to bryan.garsten@yale.edu.

The Vinetz Laboratory in the Section of Infectious Diseases is seeking postdoctoral candidates interested in 1) biotechnology of vaccines; and 2) studying mechanisms of leptospirosis pathogenesis in animal models. Our lab provides exceptional basic science and translational research environment, with direct connections to tropical disease endemic field sites.

Candidates with experience in molecular biology, recombinant protein expression (bacterial, insect, algae, mammalian cells), protein purification using various chromatographic methods, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, immunology and small animal models of infectious disease pathogenesis are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates should have a combination of skills in biotechnology, protein engineering/purification/characterization, immunology, molecular biology and genomic analysis. Excellent communication and writing skills are essential for this position.

Salary is based on research experience and on published university norms:

https://postdocs.yale.edu

https://postdocs.yale.edu/policies/postdoc-compensation.

Interested applicants should send a CV, cover letter describing research interest, your reasons to apply to my lab including long-term career goals, and names/contact information for 3 references to joseph.vinetz@yale.edu. Very important is a demonstrated, published track record of success in a combination of the above skills.

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

Postdoctoral Position Agent-Based Model Development for Environmental and Archaeological Applications

The Yale Paleoarchaeology Laboratory seeks to fill a one-year postdoctoral position for a project entitled “Modelling the Evolution and Future of the Zambezian Biome”. The aim of the project is to develop and deploy agent-based (or generative) models to understand human-environment interactions in the Zambezian Biome of southern-central Africa over the last ~30,000 years. The position is funded through a Yale Bioscience Postdoctoral Fellowship, and will begin on 1 September 2023.

The time period under study spans the global climatic transition from the Last Glacial Maximum into the Holocene ca. 11,500 years ago, as well as the regional economic transition of humans from hunter-gatherers to food producers ca. 2,000-3,000 years ago. The goal is to understand the changing resource landscape for ancient humans across those transitions, as well as potentially the iterative environmental impacts of those same humans on available resources. Ultimately, these models will provide testable hypotheses for interpreting the archaeological and paleoenvironmental records relevant to reconstructing ancient human social organization. They will also inform development of strategies for mitigating paired human-climate impacts on environments in the region, by identifying where and under what conditions ecosystem tipping points may be anticipated.

One year of this two-year project has already been completed. Therefore, the incoming candidate will build on existing data and code structure, but the position will not be renewable for a second year. The successful candidate will publish results from this project collaboratively with the PI (Dr. Jessica Thompson), the initial model developer Dr. Benjamin Davies (Tufts University), and other contributors. They are also encouraged to use this opportunity to advance their own independent scholarly profile and will receive mentorship on research, job searches, and other related academic professional development.

The appointment will be as a Postdoctoral Associate. Compensation and benefits are outlined at the Office for Postdoctoral Affairs. The candidate must be physically present in New Haven and will receive office space in the Department of Anthropology. In addition to resources through the Yale library system, the candidate will have access to any necessary resources for the project through the Yale Center for Research Computing: https://docs.ycrc.yale.edu/.

Required Qualifications

• PhD within the last 4 years in Anthropology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Archaeology, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience with code development and application in agent-based models
• Expertise in human behavioral ecology, optimal foraging theory, and/or paleoecology

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Paleolithic archaeology
• Expertise on the ecological context of ancient Africa

Qualified candidates should email a cover letter of no more than two pages, a CV, and a list of contact details for three references to Dr. Jessica Thompson at jessica.thompson@yale.edu. Review of applications will begin on 1 June 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

The Higgins-Chen Lab at Yale University invites applications for up to 2 postdoctoral associate positions in the biology of aging, supported by multiple NIH grants. The lab is focused on using machine learning approaches to identify omics-based biomarkers to estimate the biological age of individuals, then adapt the biomarkers for use in clinical trials of geroscience-based interventions to prevent or treat age-related diseases. The lab also studies the interaction between aging and mental health. Lab members primarily perform computational analysis, collaborating with clinicians, experimental biologists, epidemiologists, social scientists, and industry to train and validate biomarkers.

Postdoctoral associates may work on one or more projects and are encouraged to incorporate their other research interests into the work. They may work collaboratively with one or more current lab members for these projects. Projects we are currently hiring for include:

1. Molecular signatures of Alzheimer’s resilience: Work with a unique multi-omics multi-region brain dataset for Alzheimer’s disease, highly enriched in individuals with ApoE E4 alleles yet are resilient to cognitive decline. All somatic mutation, DNA methylation, and proteomics data from 3 brain regions are already collected, along with detailed phenotypic data. A postdoctoral associate would work to identify molecular signatures of resilience using individual data types and perform multi-omic integration.
2. Epigenetic clocks to link aging hallmarks, interventions, and outcomes: Epigenetic clocks based on DNA methylation are commonly used aging biomarkers in epidemiological studies. However, there is little mechanistic understanding of how they relate to molecular hallmarks of aging, risk for age-related disease, and response to aging interventions, limiting their potential use in clinical trials. With collaborators, we are collecting data from humans, human cell culture, and mouse models concerning DNA methylation relationships with aging hallmarks, interventions, and outcomes. A postdoctoral associate would work to integrate this data and test new computational approaches to develop mechanistically informed epigenetic aging clocks.
3. Computational solutions for adapting aging biomarkers to longitudinal studies and clinical trials: Aging biomarkers are needed to longitudinally monitor an individual’s aging process and their response to interventions. However, current aging biomarkers are mostly trained and validated using cross-sectional measurements, and they also can be affected by a variety of confounders that make it unclear whether changes in biomarkers can be truly attributed to a modification of aging. A postdoctoral associate would work with longitudinal biomarker data from large aging cohorts and other datasets to develop computational methods for utilizing longitudinal data in training and validation of aging biomarkers, and methods for detecting and correcting for confounders.

Another major focus of the lab is investigating how mental health influences the aging process and identifying ways to improve the long-term health of individuals with psychiatric disorders. Postdoctoral associates are welcome to contribute to these projects.

Qualifications:

1. Excellent collaboration skills and ability to contribute to a positive, supportive, and collegial lab environment
2. A PhD, MD, or MD/PhD and experience in geroscience, cellular and molecular biology, computational biology, bioinformatics, or a related field.
3. Strong computational skills, including experience with programming languages such as R or Python, and supervised and unsupervised machine learning methods
4. Motivated and self-directed to complete research projects and learn new skills needed for that research

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience and domain knowledge relevant to one or more projects listed above (Alzheimer’s Disease, mouse or cell culture aging studies, epidemiology of aging, etc)
2. Expertise in computational methods relevant to one or more projects listed above (proteomics analysis, multi-omics data integration, advanced longitudinal modeling, etc.)

Application Process:

Appointments are initially for 1-2 years, are renewable, and have flexible start dates. The positions are available immediately and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualified applicants may be contacted to schedule an interview.
Interested candidates should submit the following application materials:

1. A 1-page cover letter describing your research interests, career goals, and how your expertise may contribute to one of the above projects (please focus your letter on one project – we may discuss other projects during the interview).
2. A detailed CV or Biosketch
3. Contact information for three professional references who can provide letters of recommendation or discussions by phone upon request.

Send materials as a single PDF file to:

Albert Higgins-Chen, MD, PhD

a.higginschen@yale.edu

Department of Psychiatry, Department of Pathology

Yale University

Postdoctoral position in discrete-choice analysis of non-pharmaceutical interventions during pandemics

Job Description

Applications are welcomed for a NIH-funded postdoctoral position under the direction of Dr. Reza Yaesoubi (Yale School of Public Health, Department of Health Policy and Management) and Dr. Janel Hanmer (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Center for Research on Health Care). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead projects related to the discrete-choice analysis of non-pharmaceutical intervention to control pandemics and the development of decision models to inform the optimal use of these interventions during pandemics.

The successful applicant will be expected to participate as lead author in publications arising from this work and to communicate findings in oral presentations at national and international conferences. Strong emphasis will be placed on career development, communication skills, grantsmanship, and interdisciplinary research.

Qualifications and Skills

• Doctoral degree in decision sciences, economics, health economics, public policy, or other relevant fields.
• Previous experience in discrete-choice/conjoint analysis.
• Strong background in statistics.
• While not essential, working knowledge of decision modeling and cost-effectiveness analysis, is ideal.

Benefit and Compensation Information

We offer a competitive salary. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

To apply:

Please apply online: http://apply.interfolio.com/124814

Candidates should submit a cover letter along with an updated resume or CV and contact information for 3 professional references. 

For any additional information, please contact Associate Professor Reza Yaesoubi, Department of Health Policy and Management, Yale School of Public Health (reza.yaesoubi@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.

The Education Collaboratory at Yale, part of the Child Study Center at the Yale University School of Medicine, conducts research to advance the science and practice of social and emotional learning (SEL). Through intentional collaboration with students, educators, leaders, and organizations, we investigate, inspire, and address open questions in the Who, What, and How of inclusive and equitable SEL.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to join our Collaboratory. The primary project the PDA would support is the development and validation of the Social and Emotional Learning Observation Checklist (SELOC) for elementary school. This project is funded by the Institute of Education Science (R305A210262). Under the direction and supervision of Principal Investigator, Dr. Christina Cipriano, and in partnership with 50 school leaders and 300 elementary school classroom teachers, the SELOC-E is being co-developed and implemented to improve the quality of SEL teaching practices in classrooms across the nation.  

The postdoctoral associate’s primary responsibility will be to support all data collection efforts during the 2023-24 school year including the ongoing management and maintenance of student and educator data, data coding and analysis, liaising and troubleshooting with participants across the project, and readying the data sets for analyses. The PDA will be welcomed to contribute to the team’s rich research tasks, including the preparation of collaborative research articles, school facing resources, academic and public presentations, grant writing, and the design of future studies. Due to the nature of our collaborative research agenda at the lab, the PDA will have opportunities to support across additional project streams during their training. Professor Cipriano will oversee day-to-day work assignments and be the primary supervisor alongside providing additional professional development support.  

Skills and Qualifications

• Doctorate (PhD or EdD) in psychology, education, or a related field
• Experience as a classroom educator, educational practitioner, or related school-based professional
• Specialization or demonstrated interest in the study of social emotional learning and equity and/or related fields of inquiry in education
• Excellent statistics skills, including experience with multi-level modeling and experience with mixed methods and community-based research designs.
• Demonstrated ability to or interest in learning with school communities (educators, students, families)
• Excellent communication skills (e.g., writing research papers, giving presentations)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

The Postdoctoral Associate position is a one-year appointment with an opportunity to renew to a maximum of four years contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Compensation is determined by experience. This is not a remote opportunity. This position is located at the Child Study Center on the campus of Yale University in New Haven, CT.

The anticipated start date is July 1, 2023.

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

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and CV to linda.torv@yale.edu with the email subject “Postdoc Applicant: Education Collaboratory”. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please have contact information available for three references upon request.

ABOUT THE EDUCATION COLLABORATORY AT YALE

At The Education Collaboratory at Yale, our approach emphasizes community partnerships and collaborative engagements with schools and communities, designed to balance rigor, relevance, and reality in SEL design, implementation, and evaluations to support all students, schools, and communities, to benefit. Under the direction of Dr. Christina Cipriano, the Education Collaboratory at Yale is leading the national discourse to evolve the definition of SEL alongside the burgeoning field; identifying promising practices for inclusive and equitable implementation and evaluation of SEL in school settings, undertaking critical evidence synthesis, and supporting the next generation of data practices through novel SEL assessments and community-based approaches to intervention science. Learn more at www.educationcollaboratory.org.  

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.

The Gueble laboratory in the Department of Therapeutic Radiology at Yale School of Medicine is looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher in translational cancer biology.

Our laboratory seeks to understand and exploit DNA repair abnormalities in cancer with the goal of developing novel anti-cancer strategies.  We are applying a variety of research techniques to study the mechanisms and therapeutic potential of novel DNA modifying agents which take advantage of tumor specific DNA repair defects.  We are also interested in the effect of DNA modifying agents in the context of the tumor microenvironment and in understanding the development of resistance to these agents.  We aim to translate these findings into clinical studies through collaborations within the Yale School of Medicine community.

The postdoctoral associate will develop a research project investigating the mechanisms and therapeutic potential of DNA modifying agents under the mentorship of Dr. Gueble.  Research techniques may include standard molecular biology research assays, tissue culture, mouse xenograft models, genetic manipulation, DNA repair assays, next-generation sequencing, and high-throughput screening assays.  In addition to bench research and data analysis, the postdoctoral associate will participate in manuscript preparation, conference presentations, and development of collaborations with other scientists.

Qualified candidates will have graduated from an PhD or MD/PhD program in a relevant field, such as cellular or molecular biology, cancer biology, genetics, or a similar program.  The candidate must be proficient in cellular and molecular biology research techniques, have a strong interest in translational cancer biology, and be a collaborative and self-motivated scientist.  Prior experience with mouse xenograft models is highly preferred.

To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 1-page research summary, and contact information for three references to:

Susan Gueble, MD, PhD

susan.gueble@yale.edu

Department of Therapeutic Radiology

Yale School of Medicine

The Yale Department of Pediatrics is seeking a post-doctoral associate to pursue clinical research in sickle cell disease (SCD) and pain under the mentorship of Dr. Nitya Bakshi, incoming Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Pediatric SCD Program at Yale University. The research laboratory is focused on the study of chronic pain in SCD and is funded by federal (NIH) and foundation awards. Work from the lab includes studying chronic pain phenotypes and their outcomes in SCD using survey instruments, EMA methods, as well as quantitative sensory testing approaches. The lab is also studying pain in the context of curative hematopoietic cell transplant, and treatment interventions for chronic SCD pain. The lab also has significant expertise in qualitative methods, and their application to study pain and therapeutic decision making in SCD. The candidate will be under the mentorship and supervision of Dr. Bakshi and will have the opportunity to collaborate with several national leaders in the field, including some in the Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Yale University. 

The post-doctoral associate’s responsibilities will include management of lab research projects, fulfilling regulatory requirements, data management, analyses, and interpretation of data, and supervision of students. It is anticipated that the candidate will also recruit people with SCD for clinical studies and clinical trials in SCD. The candidate will have an opportunity for authorship and co-authorship of manuscripts and assist with grant writing. This position will enhance the candidate’s skillset in SCD observational and clinical trials design and data analyses, EMA methodology, and qualitative research methods in SCD. The candidate will be expected to develop and individual career development plan, and there will be some flexibility to tailor the position to the candidate’s specific interests. The candidate’s career development will also be supported to attend national conferences.

The position will start on October 1, 2023, but the start date may be negotiable. The duration of the position will be for 2-3 years and may be extended if desired and contingent on the availability of funding. A 1-year term may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates must have a doctoral degree, i.e., PhD, MD, or MBBS (or equivalent).  If interested, please email a cover letter detailing their interest in the position, CV, a writing sample (prior publication, thesis, or similar), and names of 3 references to:  nityabakshi@gmail.com

Postdoctoral Fellow position - Department of Dermatology (Vesely Lab)

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

Education - The ideal candidate has a PhD in relevant fields such as immunobiology, cellular biology, or molecular biology.

Training - As a Postdoctoral Fellow, the candidate will perform basic science and/or translational research related to two ongoing projects: 1) characterizing immune cells from skin in human autoimmune diseases such as lupus, lichen planus, and psoriasis as well as in mouse models and 2) developing and testing pathogenesis-targeted therapies for these skin diseases. The projects employ a broad range of techniques in the lab including disease modeling, molecular and cellular biology, single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial proteomics (multiplex ion beam imaging) and spatial transcriptomics (digital spatial profiling).

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

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

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

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

Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31237935/) . Current NIH- funded research is focusing intently on distressing symptoms, functional outcomes, serious health events such as major surgery, end of life, disadvantaged older populations, and health disparities.

Ample training opportunities are available through the Yale Program on Aging/Pepper Center (https://medicine.yale.edu/intmed/geriatrics/peppercenter/) , Investigative Medicine Program (https://medicine.yale.edu/investigativemedicine/courses/course-descriptions/) , and School of Public Health (http://catalog.yale.edu/ysph/course-descriptions/) . Suitable candidates should have a PhD or an MD, prior training in epidemiology, demography, biostatistics, or a related field, and strong communication skills. Expertise in statistical programming, including SAS, is highly desirable.

Stipends are commensurate with experience. Although not required, US citizenship or permanent residence is preferred for training grant eligible positions. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and CV to: Ms. Robbin Bonanno at robbin.bonanno@yale.edu. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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

Postdoctoral Associate positions are intended for individuals who are interested and experienced in (a) addressing the human, societal, and environmental issues brought about by the development of digital technology (from the Web and social media to AI and robotics), (b) informing and steering policy and legal debates nationally and internationally on these issues, and (c) deepening their expertise to transition to their independent research careers.

The successful candidate can expect significant intellectual autonomy coupled with supportive mentorship to develop and deliver novel and meaningful research in the Governance, Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (GELSI) of digital technologies in the following areas (in alphabetical order):

·       computer science and its GELSI;

·       computer games and their GELSI

·       cyberwar, cyberconflicts, and their GELSI;

·       data science and its GELSI;

·       digital economy, especially the GELSI of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, Insurtech, DEFI, game theory and online behavior (e.g., digital advertisement, recommender systems), changing nature of work, gig economy, app economy, network effect;

·       digital ethics, including computer ethics, cyber ethics, ethics of AI, information ethics, machine ethics; roboethics;

·       e-art, digital art, new aesthetics, NFT, and their GELSI

·       e-health, digital welfare, well-being, and their GELSI;

·       HCI and its GELSI;

·       human rights, human dignity, digital divide, UN SDG;

·       information, disinformation, misinformation, deepfakes, fake news, censorship, propaganda, the future of journalism and media, and their GELSI

·       law and regulations concerning digital technologies, especially AI and copyright, patent, IP, antitrust, AI auditing, AI legislation;

·       network theory and its GELSI

·       political science, especially digital democracy (e-democracy, democracy in digital society), agile governance, platform governance, digital geopolitics, digital sovereignty;

·       smart cities, twin cities, digital urbanization, and their GELSI

·       social data science, especially FAccT*ML issues;

·       security (including dark web, ransomware, surveillance) and its GELSI;

·       virtual reality, augmented reality, immersive reality, metaverse, XR, and their GELSI.

The postdoctoral researchers will be responsible for developing research projects and studies, writing peer-reviewed articles, and formulating new research questions for future analysis. The DEC Director, Prof. Luciano Floridi, will oversee day-to-day collaborations and be the primary supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

·       Analyse significant GELSI of digital technologies

·       Design of qualitative or quantitative studies addressing significant GELSI of digital technologies

·       Publish research papers in international peer-reviewed journals or conferences in areas relevant to the study of the GELSI of digital technologies, possibly in collaboration with other DEC members

·       Collaborate with other DEC members to prepare and deliver conference presentations of research results

·       Work on dissemination and outreach

·       Edit research outputs (e.g., edited volumes or conference proceedings)

Skills & Qualifications

·       Qualified candidates will have recently completed a PhD in relevant fields, including, for example (the list is not exhaustive): anthropology, computer science, data science, economics, ethics, jurisprudence, mass media, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology.

·       Proven record of publications and research outputs commensurate with career stage

·       Knowledge or experience of normative analysis

·       Specialization or demonstrated interest in the study of GELSI of digital technologies

·       Excellent writing skills demonstrated in research publications

·       Exceptional project management skills

·       Competence in quantitative or quantitative methods

·       Ability to communicate effectively (e.g., through writing, presentations) with different audiences (research community, general public, policymakers)

The Position

The Postdoctoral Associate position is envisaged to last up to four years, with an initial appointment of one year renewable upon satisfactory progress. Compensation is determined by experience. Yale’s minimum postdoctoral compensation scale starts at $56,448 (for more information see here). The position give access to a personal, yearly research budget. This is not a remote opportunity. The position is located at the Center for Digital Ethics, on the campus of Yale University in New Haven, CT.

To Apply

A relevant doctoral degree and research experience with a strong publication record are required.

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

The anticipated start date is 1 September 2023, but later starts are possible.

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

1)     cover letter, explaining your background and motivation for the position (2 pages maximum), including contact information for 3 referees;

2)     CV (maximum 3 pages); and

3)     short (ca. 2,000 words long) proposal about a GELSI research project you would like to develop at the DEC, indicating the problem to be addressed, the working hypothesis about the solution, and the methodology that may be used.

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

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

ABOUT THE YALE CENTER FOR DIGITAL ETHICS

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

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

Postdoctoral Position - Digestive Diseases, Liver Biology (Liu Lab)

We are a liver biology lab focused on basic and translational studies of alcohol-associated liver disease. We are located in the TAC building and participate in the Yale Liver Center. We study the regulatory mechanisms of liver inflammation in the setting of alcohol-associated liver disease, with particular interest in the role of liver endothelial cells in regulating liver inflammation. Our current project studies liver IL17 signaling, epigenetics, and chromatin-structure regulation of gene expression. Our lab utilizes primary human and mouse cells, next generation sequencing, chromatin interaction assays, microscopy, and other molecular biology techniques. As a part of the Yale Liver Center, lab members have access to the core resources and state-of-art facilities.

We are seeking motivated candidates with MD or PhD degrees or equivalent. The candidate should have prior experience in cellular and molecular biology. Preferably experience with liver biology but this is not required. Prior knowledge in cell culture techniques, primary cell isolation/culture techniques, flow cytometry and imaging skills would also be beneficial.

If you are interested in this position, please send (1) your CV, (2) a brief description of any previous research experience to mengfei.liu@yale.edu.

Postdoctoral Associate (Vallabhajosyula lab)

The Vallabhajosyula lab is enthusiastically looking for a Postdoctoral Associate to pursue a project studying cell specific extracellular microvesicles (EVs), including exosomes, as novel biomarkers of immune rejection in solid organ transplantation. Research in the laboratory is focused on understanding the functional roles and diagnostic implications of cell/ tissue specific EVs in cardiovascular diseases, including heart and lung transplantation, aneurysm biology, and diabetes. Work in our laboratory demonstrated that transplant tissue specific EVs and immune cell EVs in peripheral circulation have potential to serve as novel biomarkers of transplant organ rejection. This project will specifically focus on studying circulating EVs in clinical models of heart transplantation and kidney transplantation.

Responsibilities will include contribution to research design and concept development, conducting EV experiments, data analysis, IRB protocol development, and writing scientific manuscripts. Although experience with EV biology is desired, it is not a requirement. It is important that the postdoctoral candidate is comfortable in molecular biology techniques, including PCR, qPCR, FACS, cell culture, Western blot, ELISA, and RNA sequencing.

Duration: 1 year renewable annually up to 4 years

Please contact Dr. Prashanth Vallabhajosyula at prashanth.vallabhajosyula@yale.edu

Postdoctoral Position in Human-carnivore conflict and coexistence

A postdoctoral position is available with the Applied Wildlife Ecology (AWE) Lab at the Yale School of the Environment under the supervision of Prof. Nyeema C. Harris, Knobloch Family Associate Professor of Wildlife and Land Conservation. The AWE Lab investigates antagonistic interactions in mammal systems including parasitism, competition, and predation namely in terrestrial carnivores. Our work has direct implications to protected area effectiveness and species conservation.

We seek a committed, self-motivated, and creative individual to explore effects of conservation efforts, climate and land use change, social tolerance, and cultural diversity on human-carnivore conflict. We are particularly interested in the spatial distribution of livestock depredation at a global scale as well as anticipating conflicts across carnivore ranges. Additionally, the candidate will support and use newly acquired movement data from carnivores to investigate socio-ecological dynamics in urban environments. Qualifications for the position include a Ph.D. in ecology, wildlife biology, geography, or a related field, experience in collecting and analyzing movement data from GPS collars, strong publication record, and exceptional research and communication skills. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated competency using GIS, python, R, Google Earth Engine, remote sensing and image processing, LIDAR as well as occupancy modeling, step selection, agent-based modeling, circuit theory and habitat selection. Interest or familiarity with environmental data (e.g. air quality), participatory mapping, machine learning and crowd-sourcing ecological data are also a bonus.

The position responsibilities include tasks related to research topics above, co-authoring papers, and mentoring students. AWE Lab members are expected to participate in lab meetings, retreats, field work and training activities as well as public engagement initiatives throughout the year. Public engagement and public science are fundamental to the AWE Lab, which seeks to inspire new generations of scientists and create opportunities for non-scientists to contribute in combatting the ecological and environmental challenges facing our planet. Diversity, equity, justice and inclusion are also core values in the AWE Lab and we are committed to ensuring the lab reflects those values and integrates them into our work. As such, we strongly encourage applications from researchers identifying as members of marginalized or underrepresented groups.

The position is based at Yale University, situated among the Peabody Museum, Institute of Biospheric Studies, and Max Planck-Yale Center for Biodiversity Movement and Global Change, all providing a stimulating academic community. The University offers its postdocs and staff a generous benefits package and is located in New Haven (75 miles north of New York City). This is a one-year position supported by an Endowed Postdoc Fellowship through Provost Office, beginning summer 2023 with reappointment for an addition year based on outstanding performance and availability of funds. In addition to a competitive salary and full research support, the successful candidate will receive an annual professional development budget for additional trainings and conference participation.

To apply, please send a cover letter, CV (hyperlink publications), contact info for three referees, and “Coexistence Carnivore Postdoc” in the subject line to: joseph.poggi@yale.edu. Joseph serves as the Lab Manager for the AWE Lab and will support the hiring process. The anticipated start date for this position is on or before August 1st.

Postdoctoral Positions Now Available for 2023 - Yale School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry

The Yale University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry invites applications for highly qualified candidates (within 5 years of the award of their PhD) for a new postdoctoral associate position (2-3 year appointment) in digital health and data science. Appointments will begin Spring 2023.

This is a multi-year position to become an independent scientist working in:

1. Problems in machine learning and advanced statistical modeling and their applications to digital phenotyping in substance use
2. Problems of substance use and other lifestyle risk factors (e.g., inadequate sleep, physical activity) and their co-occurring relationships
3. The development of personalized healthcare models and precision diagnostics via technological platforms. 

The fellow will work primarily with Drs. Lisa Fucito and Kelly DeMartini on multiple completed and ongoing young adult studies that utilize smartphones and/or biosensors (e.g., alcohol biosensors, sleep actiwatches, PPG sensors) to monitor lifestyle risk factors, identify risk profiles, deliver personalized health feedback to motivate behavior change, and intervene to improve health and well-being. The fellow will also have the opportunity to work on completed and ongoing studies of smoking/vaping cessation and tobacco regulatory science. The fellow will also have the opportunity to collaborate on the development of algorithms for large-scale datasets of biosensor data.

The fellow will be primarily involved in authoring and co-authoring several manuscripts per year, assisting with grant writing, and leading and collaborating on multiple projects. The position may also include supervision of other students/junior staff members. The position will also assist the fellow to develop a career as an independent scientist. The associate will create an individual development plan with their mentors and complete training in areas including but not limited to: clinical trials design, implementation science frameworks, EMA methodology, qualitative research methods, biosensor technology, advanced quantitative and statistical methods. 

Applications are now being accepted for 1 position, with a start date beginning immediately. Reviews of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Competitive candidates should have: 1) a Ph.D. in behavioral sciences, public health, data science or related fields; 2) excellent writing skills; 3) strong research background; 3) excellent data and statistical skills; and 4) experience with technology for recruiting, assessing, and/or treating individuals preferred.  Knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence, as well as advanced statistical modeling strongly preferred.

Submission requirements: CV, representative reprints, research statement of interests and future goals, and three letters of recommendation. Email these materials to Lisa Fucito, PhD and Kelly DeMartini, PhD at:  lisa.fucito@yale.edu and kelly.demartini@yale.edu. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority group members are encouraged to apply.

Postdoctoral Position in Immunoengineering (Miller-Jensen)

A postdoctoral associate position is available in the Miller-Jensen laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Yale University. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our interdisciplinary team using systems biology approaches to study the regulatory networks of innate immune cells in health and disease. We are particularly interested in studying macrophage and myeloid cell functional plasticity and defining the signaling and transcriptional regulatory networks that control macrophage heterogeneity.

The postdoctoral candidate will the develop genome engineering strategies to tune cell-to-cell heterogeneity in primary murine macrophages and explore the biological functionality of these engineered cells in vitro and in vivo. The postdoctoral candidate will work closely with collaborators to develop mathematical models of the emergent population-level behaviors. This position is supported through NSF- and NIH-funded grants. Our lab is a member of the new Center for Systems and Engineering Immunity (CSEI) where the postdoctoral candidate will join a vibrant and growing community of systems immunologists at Yale.

Applicants should hold, or be about to complete, a PhD or MD/PhD in immunology or biomedical engineering, or related fields. Individuals with experience in innate immunity, genome engineering, cell signaling biology, or any relevant experimental experience and a strong interest in immunology are encouraged to apply. Strong oral and written communication skills, along with a record of research productivity, are essential.

The position is available immediately but will be held for an ideal candidate. Applicants should include a summary of research interests and goals, CV, and names and contact information of three references. Please send materials as a PDF to:

Kathryn Miller-Jensen, PhD

kathryn.miller-jensen@yale.edu

Department of Biomedical Engineering

Yale University

Postdoctoral Associate (Center for Emotional Intelligence)

The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence seeks a full-time postdoctoral research associate to join the Emotion Revolution in the Workplace research team (PIs: Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle & Dr. Marc Brackett). The primary objectives of this project are to develop and test a new measure of emotionally intelligent behavior in school leaders. Previous research has shown that leader emotionally intelligent behavior is related to employees’ emotional experiences at work, as well as their work behavior and achievement. In the present project, we seek to expend this research by developing a multidimensional measure and test the role of leader emotionally intelligent behavior for employee outcomes in educational settings.

The postdoctoral associate will be responsible for scale development and data analysis, as well as for formulating new research questions for future data collections and writing research articles. The Project Director, Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle will oversee day-to-day work assignments and be the primary supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Data analysis of large-scale nested data
• Co-design studies addressing questions of the role of leader emotionally intelligent behavior on educator emotional and performance outcomes
• Work with the research team to prepare conference presentations of research results
• Collaborate with research assistants and research aides
• Prepare research papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals in psychology, education, and related areas

Skills & Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will have recently completed a PhD in psychology, education, or a related field
• Knowledge or experience of scale development
• Specialization or demonstrated interest in the study of emotions
• Ability to communicate (e.g., through writing, presentations) with different audiences (research community, general public)
• Excellent writing skills demonstrated in research publications
• Exceptional project management skills
• Competence in quantitative methods, including data analysis for nested data designs
• Excellent statistics skills, proficiency with SPSS and R required, experience with large data sets a plus

The Postdoctoral Associate position is a one-year appointment with an opportunity to renew to a maximum of four years contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Compensation is determined by experience. This is not a remote opportunity. This position is located at the Child Study Center on the campus of Yale University in New Haven, CT.

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

To Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through April 15, 2023.

Send application documents to Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle at Zorana.ivcevic@yale.edu, using the subject line: “Postdoctoral Associate Applicant”. Include the following documents: (1) A one-page proposal detailing a research study you design to contribute to understanding how school leaders might influence educators. Situate your proposal in existing research, describe the model you are testing, and present how you would assess your variables of interest. (2) CV, and (3) A one-page cover letter. Be sure to include where you learned about the position in your cover letter. (Please submit your materials as PDF files and name them LastName.CV.pdf, LastName.coverletter.pdf, and LastName.proposal.pdf.)

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

ABOUT THE YALE CENTER FOR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

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

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.

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

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

The Technical Studies Laboratory of the Yale Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (IPCH) is seeking applicants for a one-year position at the postdoctoral or the postgraduate associate level, supported by a grant from the Avangrid Foundation. This description is for postdoctoral level applicants.

The postdoctoral associate will carry out a project with two overlapping objectives: research on the polychrome color schema of Assyrian stone reliefs and developing educational materials about polychromy and pigment analysis for use by the Yale Peabody Museum in gallery interpretation and programming.

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

Position and application information:

The postdoctoral associate position is a full-time, 12-month position (renewable for a 2^nd year pending funding). A starting date between May 1 and June 30, 2023 is desired. Salary will be based on Yale’s guidelines for postdoctoral positions, which establish a minimum of $56,448 for 1st year postdocs (https://postdocs.yale.edu/policies/compensation). Allowable relocation costs up to $4000 will be reimbursed. For a description of benefits, including health insurance, please visit https://postdocs.yale.edu/applicants/yale-benefit-summary. Support for travel associated with projects is provided. This position is based primarily on Yale’s West Campus on the border of West Haven and Orange CT, and requires visits to collection spaces on Central Campus in New Haven. There is a free shuttle service between Yale’s campuses, parking at West Campus is free of charge.

Application process:

• The closing date for applications is March 24, 2023; review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
• Send an email or document describing your interest in the position, your CV, and the names of and contact information for two references to Marcie Wiggins (marcie.wiggins@yale.edu) at the Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage.
• At IPCH and the Yale Peabody Museum we are working on Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion institutional priorities so that we can learn to better serve our communities, amplify marginalized voices and perspectives, and create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. The ideal candidate will be ready to share their experience with and interest in contributing to this work. Please address in your cover letter how Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion relate to your professional experience and goals.
• We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups in the museum field.

Required qualifications:

• Recent completion of a graduate degree at the doctoral level in fields including archaeology/anthropology, cultural heritage science (conservation science), physical sciences (chemistry, materials science and engineering), Near Eastern or Classical studies, technical art history, or related fields.

Desired Skills & Related Activities

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

About the Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage

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

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

Postdoctoral Scientist in Functional Neurogenomics

The research group of Dr. Kristen Brennand (Departments of Psychiatry and Genetics, Yale University) is seeking multiple postdoctoral scientists.  The scope of currently funded projects is broad, and scientists from any discipline with training or interest in applying stem cell models to neurogenomics are welcome to apply.  Our mission is to unravel the mysteries of the human genome within a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive training environment.

The Brennand laboratory combines expertise in human stem cell models, genomic engineering, and neuroscience to identify the mechanisms that underlie brain development, traits, and disease. Understanding the basic biology governing the complex interplay between genetic variants and the environment will springboard the development of novel, personalized approaches to improve health and prevent disease. Our highly collaborative approach strives to uncover the convergence and synergy arising from the complex interplay of genetic and environmental risk factors associated with brain disease. Our team science approach supports each lab member in undertaking cutting-edge, rigorous, and high-quality science. The culture of our laboratory is inclusive and supportive; the goals of trainees are centered. Dr. Brennand is committed to achieving more equitable training for the next generation of rigorous scientists, compassionate physicians, and collaborative teams of cross-disciplinary researchers. We especially encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals with a commitment to mentoring disadvantaged demographics in the sciences. All Brennand laboratory team members sign a code of conduct posted on our laboratory website.

Post-doctoral scientists will pursue biological follow-up of emerging genetic and genomic findings in brain development and disease. The successful candidate should have experience in lab-based work including induced pluripotent stem cells (human or mouse), CRISPR-engineering, genetics and genomics, MPRA, CRISPR-screens, neuronal/glial differentiation, cell/synaptic imaging, molecular cell biology, and/or proteomics. 

Responsibilities:

• Interact with the PI to pursue biological follow-up of emerging genetic and cellular findings in brain disease.
• Publish and present novel research findings in academic journals and conferences.
• Actively collaborate with other members of the research team.
• Mentor junior scientists in the laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates with a doctoral degree in human genetics, neuroscience, molecular biology, or related field with deep expertise in molecular and cellular biology techniques.
• Stem cell culture, CRISPR, molecular biology, and/or bioinformatic skills.
• Desire and ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Motivated self-starter capable of managing multi-site collaborations.

Qualified applicants should send the following to Kristen Brennand at kristen.brennand@yale.edu as a single pdf: curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests, and contact details for three references

Yale University is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude, or treat people differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. 

Postdoctoral fellowship in lactation science and neonatal nutrition

Yale University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position for research in lactation science and preterm infant nutrition, growth, and development through the Neonatal NOuRISH Team lead by Dr. Sarah Taylor, Professor in the Yale College of Medicine and Yale School of Public Health.

Research in the Yale Neonatal NOuRISH (Nutrition Outcomes Research In Sustaining mother and infant Health) team focuses on patient-oriented health outcomes affected by pregnancy and lactation especially when preterm birth occurs. We are seeking a motivated and dynamic individual who has completed residency training, PhD or other terminal degree. The objective of this program is to provide research training in the clinical nutritional science to an individual who is committed to prevention of disease and health promotion through a career in human nutrition. The fellowship will include experience in clinical study coordination in both the neonatal intensive care unit and outpatient clinic setting and development of skills to elucidate the determinants of growth and neurodevelopment in preterm infants with an emphasis on exposure to human milk.

For more information on our group, please see our website—Yale Neonatal NOuRISH Team < Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.

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. Sarah Taylor (sarah.n.taylor@yale.edu).