Yale Postdoctoral Positions

Postdoctoral Associate Position in Biostatistics

Description:

The Yale Center for Analytic Sciences (YCAS), a center within the Department of Biostatistics at the Yale School of Public Health is seeking an outstanding biostatistics postdoctoral associate. This individual will split his/her time between (1) working on challenging methodological problems in the realm of pragmatic clinical trials, including methods for designing and analyzing cluster randomized studies with complex time-to-event data structures, methods for designing trials that incorporate patient preference, and methods for subgroup detection in cluster randomized trials; and (2) getting hands on experience as a collaborative biostatistician, including writing statistical analysis sections for grants and conducting analyses for ongoing projects. 

YCAS has over 20 full time faculty and staff members, with another 20 affiliates from across the Yale campus. The center conducts over 500 consultations and submits over 100 grants a year. There will be no shortage of opportunities to collaborate and learn, as well as get involved in real world methodological advancement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications required for this position include a strong background in statistical methods and their application. Salary will be based on the NIH postdoctoral research salary scale. To apply, please submit a CV, cover letter and contact information for three references. In the cover letter, please summarize research experience, and goals for the future.  Applicants must have completed all PhD requirements prior to starting work. The expected start of the position is Summer 2023.

Scientific questions regarding this position can be sent to Denise Esserman at denise.esserman@yale.edu. Applications will be considered as they arrive.

Please apply online.

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 - Respiratory Pathogens and Vaccines (Israelow Lab)

The Israelow lab (https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/benjamin_goldman-israelow/) is seeking a motivated postdoc interested in studying mucosal immunity to and mucosal vaccines for respiratory pathogens.

The Israelow lab has recently opened in the Department of Internal Medicine in the Section of Infectious Diseases at the Yale School of Medicine. We study mucosal adaptive immune responses within the respiratory track to infections, and how to combat pathogens with novel mucosal vaccination strategies. We use immunology, vaccinology, molecular virology, mRNA vaccines, and animal models of infection and disease in the BSL2 and BSL3 labs. We are interested in identifying the signals that promote lasting and potent immune memory within the respiratory tract, and we will leverage this knowledge to develop the next generation of respiratory mucosal vaccines that better prevent disease and pathogen transmission.

Qualified applicants will have a Ph.D. in immunology, vaccinology, or microbiology, with hands-on experience with flowcytometry and animal handling. Experience with cloning and protein purification is a plus. Candidates should be highly organized, self-motivated, hard-working, and reliable, with good interpersonal and communication skills. Candidates must have good attention to detail and problem-solving skills and be able to perform both independently as well as in a team setting. We prioritize mentorship, including frequent formal and informal meetings with the PI, the substance of which will be guided by professional and scientific goals.

Projects include but are not limited to: (1) Developing next-generation respiratory mucosal vaccines, (2) Exploring the role of innate cytokines in directing adaptive mucosal immune responses to respiratory viruses including SARS-CoV-2 and influenza, (3) Improving pan-coronavirus mucosal vaccines, and (4) Understanding how adaptive immunity controls respiratory virus transmission.

Interested candidates should email Benjamin Goldman-Israelow (benjamin.goldman-israelow@yale.edu) a cover letter that briefly describes their research/scientific background and interest in the position; their CV; and 3 references.

Postdoctoral Associate Position in Climate Change and Health

Yale Center on Climate Change and Health

Job Description

We are looking for an exceptional and highly motivated postdoctoral associate to join the Climate, Health, and Environment Nexus (CHEN) Lab at the Yale Center on Climate Change and Health, Yale School of Public Health. The successful candidate will be working under the guidance of Drs. Kai Chen and Robert Dubrow to conduct innovative research that addresses climate change and human health. Special interests include 1) projecting the health impacts of climate change; and 2) quantifying the health benefits of climate mitigation and adaptation strategies, especially adaptation to extreme heat (e.g., air conditioning, green/blue spaces).

The initial appointment is for 1 year, with an opportunity for an extension after successful completion of the 1-year period. The start date is flexible between fall 2022 and spring 2023.

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in environmental health, climate science, epidemiology, or a related field by the start of appointment. Strong programming skills in R, excellent writing skills such as manuscript preparation and grant proposal writing, and ability to conduct collaborative research are required. Experience with climate and air quality modelling, health impact assessment, or the application of global/regional climate and air quality model outputs, are desired.

To Apply

Please apply online: http://apply.interfolio.com/112996

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. a cover letter describing your research experience and interests,
2. curriculum vitae (CV),
3. copies of up to three recent publications,
4. the names of three professional references.

Applications will be accepted until a successful candidate is identified.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Kai Chen (kai.chen@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, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Postdoctoral Positions (Stites Laboratory)

The Stites laboratory has recently relocated to Yale University from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in order to expand our interdisciplinary and translational research program.  The lab is populated by a diverse group of scientists who come from experimental, computational, theoretical, and medical backgrounds.  We apply our interdisciplinary strengths to the study of diseases.  The RAS network and its role in cancer has been our “model system”.  However, we are also interested in expanding our approaches to other pathways and other diseases.  Multiple postdoctoral positions are available as a part of our relocation and expansion.

1. Mouse and cell biology postdoctoral associate.  The Stites laboratory is looking to hire a postdoctoral associate with experience in mouse models and experimental cell biology, and with interests in cellular heterogeneity and single-cell measurements.  The postdoctoral project will utilize a newly developed genetically engineered mouse, and will include ancillary cell biology experiments.  The project will also involve collaboration with in-lab computational scientists who can assist with data analysis, and who can provide theoretical support that can help guide hypothesis formation.

2. Synthetic biology postdoctoral associate.  The Stites laboratory aims to expand its research program to pursue a synthetic biology program that will re-engineer the RAS pathway to thereby modulate its phenotypes.  Creative, clever, confident scientists who are eager to break new ground and to interact and collaborate with the lab’s scientists to leverage the lab’s expertise on the RAS pathway are encouraged to apply.

3. Experimental biology postdoctoral associate.  The Stites laboratory is looking to hire a postdoctoral associate with experience in cancer biology, cell signaling, cell biology, and/or molecular biology.  Several possible experimental projects are available for selection by a highly motivated, ambitious, experimental postdoctoral associate.  Successful completion of a PhD with expertise in one or more of the aforementioned areas is required.  Some available projects involve collaboration with the lab’s computational scientists, while some projects are purely experimental but could benefit from in-lab computational support.  Experimental postdoctoral candidates with computational training and/or a desire to develop computational skills are also encouraged to apply.

4. Computational and mathematical postdoctoral associate.  The Stites laboratory is looking to hire a computational biology postdoctoral associate with strong mathematical, theoretical, and/or computational experience.  Previous and current laboratory computational postdocs have earned their degrees in physics, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science and have worked in the lab to apply their sophisticated mathematical and computational skill sets to the study of cancer, disease, and the treatment of disease.  Candidates with strong skills in both experimental and computational biology are also encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should send a CV and a statement that describes their interests and goals to Ed Stites, MD, PhD  (edward.stites@yale.edu).

Yale University School of Medicine Post-Doctoral Position in Decision Science and Classical Hematology

Description: A full time postdoctoral position is available at the interface of decision analytic modeling and clinical classical hematology within the Section of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, at the Yale University School of Medicine. The candidate will be mentored by Dr. George Goshua.

Position details: Successful candidates will have the opportunity to design, analyze and publish first author original science at the intersection of decision analytic modeling, health economics, and classical hematology. They will additionally have an opportunity to collaborate on ongoing projects with academicians at other institutions through an established, Yale-led multi-institutional collaborative, research hub. Candidates will have an opportunity to receive research training in decision analytic model building, cost-effectiveness and cost-utility analyses. Prior research experience with claims data and/or systematic literature review and meta-analysis is highly valued as these outputs can help inform decision model inputs.

Examples of the practical impact of recently completed original science at this interface has helped lead to 1. inpatient formulary approval of rituximab for patients with immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) in the US hospital setting, 2. inform clinical optimization of tocilizumab in a supply-limited context in Canada, 3. open ongoing international debate as to the efficacy and safety of caplacizumab in immune TTP, and 4. fill an identified gap in the guidelines for optimal second-line treatment sequencing for patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia. Ongoing and planned work includes research in gene therapy, allo-immunization, complement inhibition, iron deficiency, iron chelation, thrombosis, and the quantitative modeling of health inequities in the United States.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

1.            MD/MBBS/PhD/ScD or equivalent degree, ideally with published research experience in systematic review and meta-analysis, and/or claims data analysis (i.e., OptumRx)

2.            Strong background in epidemiological and statistical methods, including coursework and/or research experience in evidence synthesis.

3.            Programming experience using large datasets (e.g., R, SAS, STATA).

4.            Strong written and oral communication skills.

5.            Experience in decision tree, Markov, microsimulation model building is preferred, but not required.

Salary will be based on the NIH postdoctoral research salary scale. The position is for one year with possible renewal at the second year depending on performance.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a CV, cover letter of no more than two pages, and contact information for three references (name with position title, phone, and email address). In your cover letter, please summarize your relevant research experience.

Applications and questions regarding the position should be directed to Jennifer Horn [jennifer.horn@yale.edu] with Dr. George Goshua CC’ed [george.goshua@yale.edu]. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Vascular Biology Postdoctoral Research Position

Vascular Biology and Therapeutics Program

Department of Pediatrics, Section of Critical Care Medicine

A postdoc position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Ric Pierce. Research in the Pierce group focuses on how blood vessels become dysfunctional in the setting of acute critical illness. Ultimately, we want to understand how to treat these processes to reduce death and disability in children. Our work is highly translational, with research questions arising directly from critically ill children. We are highly collaborative, working with many medical and scientific subspecialties to solve clinical problems that will ultimately improve the health of children. Check us out at: https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/pierce/ and on Twitter @Pierce_Vasc_Lab

We are seeking highly self-motivated applicants with competence in standard cellular and molecular biology techniques. Training in human cell culture, as well as more specific assays utilized by our lab, will be provided as needed. As a core member of the Pierce lab, you will be expected to work at the bench, interpret data, and troubleshoot experiments independently. Personal drive for independent investigation, creativity, and excellent communication skills are expected, and we will help develop these skills during training. Information about salary, benefits, and career development opportunities can be found at https://postdocs.yale.edu/postdocs.

          Yale‘s Department of Pediatrics (https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/research/),Vascular Biology and Therapeutics (https://medicine.yale.edu/vbt/) and Human and Translational Immunology (https://medicine.yale.edu/immuno/programs/hti/) Programs are unique, highly supportive and collaborative environments which combine the investigative strengths of outstanding laboratory-based faculty with strong interdisciplinary clinical teams. We will help you achieve your goals by continuous professional development and regular career progression sessions along with participation in seminars, annual retreats, and programs within Pediatrics, VBT, HTI and Yale School of Medicine. This is an excellent and supportive environment for a highly motivated candidate. Grant and manuscript writing classes, mentorship seminars, near-peer workgroups and other opportunities are available to assist with professional development and are expected aspects of training.

Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae and contact information for three references to the following address: lisa.palmieri@yale.edu or Lisa Palmieri, Department of Pediatrics, 333 Cedar Street, PO Box 208064, New Haven, CT 06520-8064.

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, persons who identify with groups traditionally underrepresented in science and medicine, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Postdoctoral Fellow in Research Development and Science Writing
 In the Giraldez Laboratory
Yale University School of Medicine

The Giraldez laboratory at Yale University is looking to fill a position for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Research Development and Science Writing. This is a unique opportunity to train in the field of academic research development, scientific strategy, and grant-writing. The position will provide key strategic support to further the directions, funding, and impact of the lab’s research on mechanisms of gene regulation in early embryonic development. 

About you:
We seek an individual with a PhD in the life sciences who is motivated, reliable, flexible, and who can work both independently and within a team. Knowledge and experience in developmental biology, genomics, epigenetics and/or chromatin biology is required as well as excellent writing, editing, communication, and organizational skills. The successful applicant will thrive in the scientific, cultural, and intellectual diversity that fosters a strong sense of collegiality and community in the Giraldez lab and the Department of Genetics generally.

About the role:

The successful applicant will be fully integrated in the Giraldez lab and will report directly to Prof. Antonio Giraldez. The primary responsibilities of the role are:  

• To work with other trainees, staff, and faculty in the preparation of new and ongoing investigator-led funding proposals
• To work with other trainees, staff, and faculty in the preparation of new and ongoing manuscript submissions 
• To provide strategic advice regarding individual research directions and emerging research projects

The successful applicant will interface with the Office for Strategic Research Development (ORSD) in the Department of Genetics for ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development. Under the leadership of the Scientific Director and Advisor to the Chair, ORSD provides strategic support to faculty across a range of initiatives designed to support their scientific and professional growth. 

About us:
The successful applicant will join a vibrant community of exceptional scientists who recognize the fundamental importance of diversity as a key driver of innovation in science. The Giraldez lab is rich in thoughts and ideas and driven by curiosity, passion, and the pursuit of scientific discovery. Our lab members are open, collegial, and committed to supporting each other’s scientific and professional growth.

Qualifications:
Candidates should hold a PhD in one of the life sciences and good working knowledge across developmental biology, genomics, epigenetics and/or chromatin biology. Candidates must have outstanding written communication skills and be highly organized with the demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, multi-task, and meet deadlines. Prior experience in writing and/or editorial is not required however will be considered favorably.

Application Instructions:
Applicants interested in this position must apply via the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/108859. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applications should contain a cover letter describing your motivation for the position and relevant experience, your CV, a short, easily digestible summary of a recent paper of interest, and the contact information of three individuals to provide letters of recommendation to the attention of Professor Antonio Giraldez. Applicants will also be required to answer a set of questions pertaining to diversity and inclusion in Interfolio. All inquiries should be addressed to antonio.giraldez@yale.edu

The Department of Genetics is dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, and ethnicity. Please refer to the official Yale University statement on diversity and inclusion, accessible here: https://medicine.yale.edu/diversity/

Postdoctoral Position in Structural Biology (Bleichert/Glazer Labs)

The Bleichert and Glazer labs (https://www.bleichertlab.org/) in the Departments of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry and Therapeutic Radiology at Yale University are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, goal-driven, and team-oriented postdoctoral associate with a strong background in biochemistry and/or structural biology to study the cell penetration mechanism of a tumor-targeting DNA autoantibody. This position will allow the candidate to leverage the expertise of both labs in structural biology, tumor biology, and the pre-clinical development of cancer therapeutics to improve the efficacy of this autoantibody for cancer therapy and drug delivery applications. The project will include collaborative work with the biotechnology company, Gennao Bio and provides an exciting opportunity to conduct research at the interface between academia and industry.

Interested candidates should have recently finished or will soon complete their PhD degree and have a strong research track record. The successful applicant will possess a collaborative team spirit and should have prior experience in recombinant protein purification and structural biology.

Qualified candidates should send their CV, a cover letter describing past and future research interests, and the contact information for two to three references to Dr. Franziska Bleichert (franziska.bleichert@yale.edu) and Dr. Peter Glazer (peter.glazer@yale.edu). To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by September 15, 2022.

The Urbanization and Global Change Lab at Yale (http://urbanization.yale.edu) has an opening for a two-year postdoc to work on a NASA-funded project using Multi-Decadal and Multi-Scale imagery to characterize temporal trends in urban tree canopy and urban heat islands for the state of Connecticut.  The postdoc will be responsible for developing algorithms to assess time series of remote sensing data to assess trends in average UHI intensity. Familiarity with Landsat, MODIS and time series analysis required.  The postdoc will work closely with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) who will use the results to implement state-wide policies regarding environmental justice, including prioritizing interventions for at-risk communities. Project outputs will also help CT DEEP’s Urban Forestry Program to identify communities for targeted urban forestry investment to mitigate urban heat and increase the wellness of EJ communities, especially mental and physical health. The postdoc will also work with the Urban Resources Initiative (URI), the contractor for New Haven’s tree planting. URI will use the output to identify neighborhoods and communities most at greatest risk of UHI impacts to prioritize street tree planting.

A Ph.D. in geography, remote sensing, earth system science, engineering, or a related field is required. The postdoc must be in residence at Yale and have expertise in remote sensing of urban vegetation and UHI. Preferred skills and experience include: HPC computing; developing efficient codes; computer programing (e.g., Matlab, Fortran, Python, R or C); handling very large data sets efficiently; track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals; experience with GEE and GitHub; expertise with Landsat and MODIS data. The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills, along with a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative environment. 

Interested applicants should email Karen Seto (karen.seto@yale.edu) with “NASA EJ postdoc” in the subject line, a brief cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information of two references. 

Machine Learning Methods for Large-Scale Immune Profiling (Van Dijk/Iwasaki Labs)

A postdoctoral position with joint affiliation in the School of Medicine and Department of Computer Science is available in the lab of Dr. David van Dijk for a motivated candidate interested in machine learning for biomedical data.

The work will be in collaboration with the lab of world-renowned immunologist Dr. Akiko Iwasaki, who will supply the large datasets for this project. The candidate will develop new machine learning methods and apply these to large-scale immune profiling data to derive insights into human disease. In line with prior work of the lab, the research output will be published at both Computer Science conferences (e.g.: ICML, NeurIPS) as well as in biomedical journals (e.g.: Nature Biotech).

Qualifications:

• Background in CS, Math, Physics, Engineering or Computational Biology

• Interest but no prior experience in biology or medicine required

Computational methods:

• Graph neural networks

• Geometric deep learning

• Computer Vision

• Signal processing

• Transformers / Self-attention / NLP

• Manifold learning

• Self-supervised learning

• Explainable AI

• Causal Inference

Biomedical applications:

• Large-scale immune profiling

• Single-cell RNA sequencing

• Spatial transcriptomics

• Multiplexed perturbation

• Biomedical imaging

Please contact: david.vandijk@yale.edu

https://www.vandijklab.org/

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

Yale School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry

Division of Substance Abuse

Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine invites applications for a 2-year T32-supported postdoctoral position.  The fellow will be involved in research focused on developing medications to reduce alcohol drinking behaviors. We have one available position with a start date ranging from now until the position is filled.

The postdoctoral fellow will primarily be involved in a project focused on testing novel medications for reducing alcohol drinking behaviors using experimental human alcohol drinking paradigms. The project is funded  through the NIAAA funded Center for Translational Neuroscience on Alcoholism (CTNA).  The postdoctoral fellow will have also access to training on tobacco regulatory science and the opportunity to participate in experimental and epidemiological research on tobacco products.

Competitive candidates should have: 1) a PhD in clinical or experimental psychology or neuroscience, 2) a strong research background; 3) interest in pursuing an academic career; 4) interest/experience in  alcohol research. Strong data analytical skills would be appreciated but not required.

Postdoctoral fellows will have the opportunity to participate in core seminars on research and data analytic methods, grant development, and professional development as well as in seminars and colloquia that cover related topics, such as the ethical conduct of research and current topics in addiction and tobacco regulatory science. Fellows are eligible to apply for pilot funds through affiliated Center grants and will have an opportunity to conduct independent research under the mentorship of Drs. Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin and Stephanie O’Malley.

To apply: Applicants should email a CV, a statement of interests that outlines their qualifications, research interests, and future goals, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin at suchitra.krishnan-sarin@yale.edu. Reviews of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of minority groups, persons with disabilities and protected veterans.

Vascular Biology Postdoctoral Research Position (Goodwin Lab)

Department of Pediatrics/Vascular Biology and Therapeutics Program

A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Julie Goodwin. Research in the Goodwin lab focuses on steroid microenvironments in particular tissues including endothelial cell and podocytes as well as states of vascular inflammation such as atherosclerosis. Mechanistically we are investigating the regulation of Wnt signaling and its modulation by tissue-specific glucocorticoid receptors. Our work is highly translational and we work at the intersection of cardiovascular and renal disease, tackling several areas of clinically relevant investigation. Additional information can be found here: https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/goodwin/.

We are seeking highly motivated applicants with competence in standard cellular and molecular biology techniques, including cell culture, microscopy, RNA and DNA protein isolation and FACS analysis. Work with mouse models will be required. Experience in next-gen sequencing and/or related data analysis is highly desired, but not required. As a core member of the Goodwin lab, you will be expected to work at the bench, interpret data, and troubleshoot experiments independently. Due to the translational aspect of our research, a desire for increasing independence, creativity, and excellent communication skills are required. Information about salary, benefits, and career development opportunities can be found at https://postdocs.yale.edu/postdocs.

Yale‘s Vascular Biology and Therapeutics (https://medicine.yale.edu/vbt/) and Human and Translational Immunology (https://medicine.yale.edu/immuno/programs/hti/) are unique, highly supportive and collaborative environments which combine the investigative strengths of outstanding laboratory-based faculty with strong interdisciplinary clinical teams. VBT can help you achieve your goals by continuous professional development and regular career progression sessions along with participation in seminars, annual retreats and programs within VBT, HTI and Yale School of Medicine. This is an excellent and supportive environment for a highly motivated candidate.

Interested applicants should send a brief statement of research interests, curriculum vitae and contact information for three references to Julie Goodwin, MD at the following address:  Department of Pediatrics, 333 Cedar Street, PO Box 208064, New Haven, CT 06520-8064 or via email to Julie.goodwin@yale.edu.

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, persons who identify with groups traditionally underrepresented in science and medicine, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE - XR IN PEDIATRICS AT YALE (XRPEDS) SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION IN ADOLESCENTS

The XR in Pediatrics (XRPeds) Lab in the Department of Pediatrics at Yale focuses on the use of extended reality (virtual, augmented, and mixed reality) in research, clinical practice, and health education with the goal of improving lives and reducing health disparities among youth, young adults, and their families. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to with an interest in substance use prevention in adolescents, technology-based interventions (including virtual reality-based interventions), serious games, health behavior or public health, school-based research, and appropriate experience to join our multidisciplinary team of researchers, pediatricians, and educators.

The Postdoctoral Associate will work primarily with Drs. Hieftje and Camenga on the development, evaluation, and implementation of a virtual reality-based videogame intervention for adolescents focused on nicotine and marijuana use prevention in three CT schools. The Postdoctoral Associate will gain skills in intervention development, recruitment of study participants; focus group/playtesting facilitation; pilot program evaluation; data collection, management, and analysis; writing up results; and presenting findings to both community and academic audiences. Funded by the CT Department of Public Health, the position also involves overseeing community-building events and activities related to the project.

Skills and Qualifications

1. PhD in Public Health, Education, Social Behavioral Sciences, Psychology or related Field
2. Excellent methodological and statistical skills, including working with qualitative and quantitative data, especially mixed methods
3. Demonstrated ability (or potential to learn) to collaborate with school communities (educators, students, families) and maintain school relations
4. Independence to lead a project as well as willingness to work in a team and learn new methods from collaborators
5. Excellent scientific presentation and writing skills
6. Interest and/or experience conducting school-based, prevention or tobacco-related research with adolescents is a plus

This position is a one-year, full-time appointment with renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding and is eligible to start immediately.

Position begins September 2022, materials should be submitted no later than August 31, 2022.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should submit the following materials via e-mail to: Dr. Kimberly Hieftje (kimberly.hieftje@yale.edu) and Dr. Deepa Camenga (deepa.camenga@yale.edu):

• A short letter of interest outlining your suitability for the position
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• A first-authored writing sample, if available
• 3 names of references

Reviews of applications will begin immediately.

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Associate position of one year, possibly renewable for a second year, in the Interactive Machines Group headed by Assist. Prof. Marynel Vázquez in Yale’s Computer Science Department. Primary responsibilities include performing cutting-edge research in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) in collaboration with students and faculty at Yale.

The research will focus on advancing multi-party/group HRI from a technical and experimental perspective. The Postdoctoral Associate will have the opportunity to contribute to a range of projects in relation to trust in human-robot teams, robot learning from implicit and explicit human feedback, and human-robot interactions in public environments. Additionally, the Postdoctoral Associate is expected to participate in grant writing efforts, community-building events and outreach activities. This will make this opportunity a well-rounded educational experience.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics or related field. Day-to-day activities will require creativity, excellent writing skills, and a strong interest in intellectual collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Prior experience running user studies and applying state-of-the-art machine learning models to HRI-related problems is highly desirable.

TO APPLY: Applicants should email the following materials to marynel.vazquez@yale.edu<mailto:marynel.vazquez@yale.edu>:
1. Statement of research (no more than 2 pages, excluding references)
2. Names of two references with contact information (ideally one reference will be from a PhD advisor)
3. CV (ideally including link to personal website)

We expect the position to start in January of 2023 or at any agreed upon later date next Spring. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. More information about the Yale’s Interactive Machines Group can be found in: https://interactive-machines.com/

The Foxman lab is seeking postdoctoral researchers to join our team. Our laboratory investigates the body’s natural mechanisms of defense against respiratory viruses, using both laboratory experiments and analysis of patient samples. Our goal is to uncover fundamental mechanisms of innate immunity and to use these discoveries to find new ways to detect, prevent, and treat viral respiratory infections. Our mission includes training a creative, diverse and inclusive scientific workforce to tackle the human health challenges of the future.

Post-doctoral candidates with a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree and interest in immunology, virology, epithelial or neutrophil biology, or computational biology are invited to apply. Currently there are opportunities for training both basic science and translational research. Basic science projects focus on identifying cellular and molecular mechanisms of antiviral defense that alter the course of human respiratory virus infections. Translational research focuses on development of new methods to detect and categorize airway infections. Experimental approaches include primary cell culture and virology, and transcriptomic, proteomic, and epigenetic analyses of human primary cells and clinical samples and analysis of clinical data. In addition to one-on-one mentoring, post-docs participate in wide array of opportunities to present their work, both formally and informally, and learn about others’ science within the Departments of Immunobiology and Laboratory Medicine at Yale.

Please contact ellen.foxman@yale.edu with a statement of interest. Learn more about our research at https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/foxman/

Postdoctoral Associate – Asian-American Early Educators and Racial Aggression Project

The Zigler Center in Child Development & Social Policy at the Yale Child Study Center brings together a diverse group of researchers to improve the well-being of children and families by bringing objective child development research into the policy and public arenas.

We seek a postdoctoral associate who will be responsible for assisting with our new Asian-American Early Educators and Racial Aggression Project. The overall goals of the project are to (a) better understand the degree and nature of anti-Asian racial aggression and trauma experienced by Asian-American early educators during the COVID-19 pandemic, (b) lift the voices of Asian-American early educators and shine a light on their contributions and burdens, and (c) develop and polit a support program to mitigate the adverse impact of racial trauma on Asian-American early educators. Prior experience with prevention and intervention program design and implementation in Asian and Asian American populations is strongly preferred. More information about this project can be found here. Other potential projects include preschool expulsion, equitable access to supports, and other related topics within the Zigler Center.

The postdoctoral researcher’s responsibilities will include co-leading the online support program design and implementation, qualitative data collection, data management, and data analysis. The postdoctoral associate will also support other tasks related to the team’s research, such as manuscript preparation, grant writing, presentations at conferences, design of future studies, and other duties as assigned. The position provides opportunities for publication and supervision by national leaders in early childhood policy and experience interacting with policymakers.

This position is a one-year appointment with renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding and is eligible to start immediately.

Skills and Qualifications

The successful candidate will have: (1) completed a doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, social work, child development, education, sociology, psychometrics, data science, or a related field (ABD acceptable); (2) Strong interest in working with Asian and Asian American educators in a mental health and community-based context is a must, and prior experience in these contexts is strongly preferred. Bilingual applicants, and particularly Mandarin-speaking applicants, are especially encouraged to apply. (3) strong methodological, analytic, and writing skills; (4) the ability to balance attention to detail with a big-picture understanding of research endeavors; (5) an aptitude for and interest in data management and measurement; (6) strong interest in programs and policies aimed at improving the well-being of children and families; and (7) the ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment. Experience in legislative and regulatory policy analyses is a plus.

To Apply

Interested applicants should submit via e-mail a cover letter and CV, a first-authored writing sample, and a minimum of three (3) letters of reference to: Gitta Selva at gitta.selva@yale.edu. Please make “Zigler Center Asia Project Postdoc Position” the subject line of your e-mail. Reviews of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

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

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE AT XR IN PEDIATRICS (XRPEDS) AT YALE

XR in Pediatrics (XRPeds) focuses on the use of extended reality (virtual, augmented, and mixed reality) in research, clinical practice, and health education with the goal of improving lives and reducing disparities of youth, young adults, and their families.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Associate with an interest in virtual reality, augmented reality, serious games, health behavior, behavioral or cognitive psychology, or public health and appropriate experience to join our multidisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, and educators within the Department of Pediatrics at Yale. As part of our team, the Postdoctoral Associate will take a role in the development and evaluation of several game- and XR-based clinical applications and health interventions focused on improving the lives of youth and young adults. The position also involves overseeing community-building events and activities at XRPeds involving virtual reality, augmented reality, and serious games.

The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with the XRPeds team participating in all phases of our projects: conceptualization and development, recruitment of subjects for focus group/playtesting; design and implementation of subsequent research trials; data collection; management and analysis; writing up results; and presenting findings. This one-year, full-time position (with the potential for a second year) offers the opportunity to work alongside a prolific group of researchers, clinicians, and XR software developers and engineers, but requires creativity, excellent writing skills, and a strong interest in intellectual collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

 Position begins September 1, 2022, materials should be submitted no later than August 01, 2022.

To Apply:

Candidates are requested to submit

• A short letter of interest outlining your suitability for the position
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• 3 names of references

To: Dr. Kimberly Hieftje (kimberly.hieftje@yale.edu) and Dr. Asher Marks (//asher.marks@yale.edu/">asher.marks@yale.edu)

Postdoctoral positions in the Microbial Sciences Institute at Yale University - Liu Lab

Postdoctoral positions are available in the Liu lab in the Microbial Sciences Institute at Yale University to participate in cutting-edge research using cryo-ET technology to reveal the structural mechanisms of molecular machines essential for bacterial pathogenesis and viral infection.
Candidates with Ph.D. degrees and a background in microbiology, cell biology, or structural biology are encouraged to apply. Expertise in microscopy or image analysis is also desired.
Applicants must have first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals and be highly motivated.
To apply, please send a curriculum vitae, description of research experience, and three references to Dr. Jun Liu.
Please view our Publications and Selected Publications before applying.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE IN CRYOEM AT YALE

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Associate with an interest in cryoEM with appropriate experience to join our multidisciplinary team of researchers in the Depts of Surgery, Neurology and Physiology. As part of our team, the Postdoctoral Associate will work on determining the voltage mediated structural changes in prestin, the membrane based outer hair cell motor protein responsible for electromotility, and its interactions with cytoskeletal proteins. Postdoctoral associates will join an exciting research environment in new state-of-the-art facilities with a large cryoEM group (https://cryoem.yale.edu). Facilities include a Titan Krios 300kV microscope equipped with a Gatan K3 camera

The successful candidate will also work in close collaboration with the Sigworth and Rudnik labs at Yale and the Beckstein lab at ASU and will be responsible for purifying proteins, data collection analysis and model building, writing up results and presenting findings. This multi-year, full-time position offers the opportunity to work alongside a prolific group of researchers and requires creativity, good writing skills, and a strong interest in intellectual collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team. Position beginning September 1, 2022, materials should be submitted no later than August 1, 2022.

To Apply:

Candidates are requested to submit

A short letter of interest outlining your suitability for the position

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

3 names of references

To: Dr. Dhasakumar Navaratnam (dhasakumar.navaratnam@@yale.edu) and Dr. Joseph Santos-Sacchi (joseph.santos-sacchi@yale.edu).

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE AT XR IN PEDIATRICS (XRPEDS) AT YALE

XR in Pediatrics (XRPeds) focuses on the use of extended reality (virtual, augmented, and mixed reality) in research, clinical practice, and health education with the goal of improving lives and reducing disparities of youth, young adults, and their families.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Associate with an interest in virtual reality, augmented reality, serious games, health behavior, behavioral or cognitive psychology, or public health and appropriate experience to join our multidisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, and educators within the Department of Pediatrics at Yale. As part of our team, the Postdoctoral Associate will take a role in the development and evaluation of several game- and XR-based clinical applications and health interventions focused on improving the lives of youth and young adults. The position also involves overseeing community-building events and activities at XRPeds involving virtual reality, augmented reality, and serious games.

The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with the XRPeds team participating in all phases of our projects: conceptualization and development, recruitment of subjects for focus group/playtesting; design and implementation of subsequent research trials; data collection; management and analysis; writing up results; and presenting findings. This one-year, full-time position (with the potential for a second year) offers the opportunity to work alongside a prolific group of researchers, clinicians, and XR software developers and engineers, but requires creativity, excellent writing skills, and a strong interest in intellectual collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Position begins August 1, 2022, materials should be submitted no later than July 15, 2022.

To Apply:

Candidates are requested to submit

• A short letter of interest outlining your suitability for the position
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• 3 names of references

To: Dr. Kimberly Hieftje (kimberly.hieftje@yale.edu) and Dr. Asher Marks (//asher.marks@yale.edu/">asher.marks@yale.edu)

Postdoctoral Associate Position in the Yale Collaboration for Research Integrity and Transparency (CRIT): Division of General Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine

Location: New Haven, CT

Description: A full-time Postdoctoral Association position is available as part of the Yale Collaboration for Research Integrity and Transparency (CRIT) within the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of General Internal Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. The candidate will be mentored by Drs. Joseph S. Ross and Reshma Ramachandran.

Position Details: Successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain experience from Drs. Ross and Ramachandran who direct Yale CRIT as well as collaborators across campus at the Yale School of Medicine, School of Public Health, and School of Law as well as academics at other institutions on projects at the intersection of regulatory science, epidemiology, health economics, and health policy. The position will focus on the evaluation of FDA regulation of health technologies on patient outcomes and payer decisions as well as spending.

As part of Yale CRIT, candidates will also have an opportunity to receive training in the translation and dissemination of research findings into actionable policy recommendations to various audiences including policymakers, collaborating organizations, and the public. Successful candidates will also be expected to lead 1-2 research projects that will be published in high-impact medical journals. For examples of prior CRIT projects, please see: https://law.yale.edu/centers-workshops/collaboration-research-integrity-and-transparency-crit/our-work

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

1.            PhD/ScD/MD or equivalent degree and years of experience in epidemiology, econometrics (particularly around cost-effectiveness analyses), and pharmaceutical or medical device policy

2.            Strong background in epidemiological/statistical methods, including coursework and research experience in causal inference and evidence synthesis.

3.            Programming experience using large datasets (e.g., R, SAS, STATA).

4.            Strong written and oral communication skills.

5.            Experience in translation and dissemination of research findings to broader audiences is preferred, but not required.

Salary will be based on the NIH postdoctoral research salary scale. The position is for one year, with possible renewal at the second year depending on funding and performance.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a CV, cover letter of up to two pages, and contact information for three references (name with position title, phone, and email address). In your cover letter, please summarize your relevant research experience.

Applications and questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Reshma Ramachandran [reshma.ramachandran@yale.edu]. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE AT XR IN PEDIATRICS (XRPEDS) AT YALE

XR in Pediatrics (XRPeds) focuses on the use of extended reality (virtual, augmented, and mixed reality) in research, clinical practice, and health education with the goal of improving lives and reducing disparities of youth, young adults, and their families.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Associate with an interest in virtual reality, augmented reality, serious games, health behavior, behavioral or cognitive psychology, or public health and appropriate experience to join our multidisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, and educators within the Department of Pediatrics at Yale. As part of our team, the Postdoctoral Associate will take a role in the development and evaluation of several game- and XR-based clinical applications and health interventions focused on improving the lives of youth and young adults. The position also involves overseeing community-building events and activities at XRPeds involving virtual reality, augmented reality, and serious games.

The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with the XRPeds team participating in all phases of our projects: conceptualization and development, recruitment of subjects for focus group/playtesting; design and implementation of subsequent research trials; data collection; management and analysis; writing up results; and presenting findings. This one-year, full-time position (with the potential for a second year) offers the opportunity to work alongside a prolific group of researchers, clinicians, and XR software developers and engineers, but requires creativity, excellent writing skills, and a strong interest in intellectual collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Position start date is flexible, materials should be submitted no later than July 30, 2022.

To Apply:

Candidates are requested to submit

• A short letter of interest outlining your suitability for the position
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• 3 names of references

To: Dr. Kimberly Hieftje (kimberly.hieftje@yale.edu) and Dr. Asher Marks (//asher.marks@yale.edu/">asher.marks@yale.edu)

Post-doctoral fellowship position in epigenetic dysregulation mechanisms in gastrointestinal cancers

A Postdoctoral Fellowship position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Nita Ahuja at the Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine. The research in the Ahuja laboratory is focused on understanding the epigenetic dysregulation in various cancers during disease progression using patient samples, patient derived organoids, PDX mouse and various cell line models, as well as translating the findings to develop novel detection biomarkers and identify novel treatment targets.

We are looking for motivated individuals interested in studying the molecular, cellular, and epigenetic dysregulation of gastrointestinal cancers and other disorders. Applicants should have a PhD or MD/PhD in biological sciences, molecular/cell biology, genetics or related fields. The candidate should be self-motivated and have a proven track record of productivity. Experience in RNA biology, epigenetic techniques, CRISPR and other gene editing techniques, immune-priming using epigenetic drugs, and analyzing genomic data sets will be an advantage. Candidates with a PhD in epigenetics would be given preference; however, candidates with 1 to 2 years of post-doctoral experience with a strong focus in epigenetics would also be considered. Any relevant experience in chromatin modulation biology will be plus. The candidate should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as ability to work collaboratively.

We are also looking for a lab manager with masters and minimum 2-3 years of experience with basic molecular and cell biology expertise and animal experience will be a plus.

Qualified applicants should email the application package (statement of interest, CV, and contact information for three referees) as a single pdf document. To apply or any other questions regarding the position please directly contact Anup Sharma (anup.sharma@yale.edu)  for consideration.

Postdoctoral Associate, Techno-Economic Analysis of Recycling Systems

A position for a Postdoctoral Associate is available at the Center for Industrial Ecology at the Yale School of the Environment. The U.S. recycling industry is in the process of undergoing a major transformation, triggered by a combination of technological advances, updated trade policies, and an increased interest in circular economy solutions. AI-supported robotics is one such novel technology, used in different design setups in material recovery facilities (MRFs), and the focus of a broader research project into which this research is embedded. The interdisciplinary project team develops improved AI and robotics technology, studies human-technology interactions, and develops scenarios of future recycling systems. The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct a techno-economic analysis (TEA) of different MRF sizes and designs to analyze the tradeoffs of sorting efficiencies, cost, and workforce implications. Ideally, the TEA incorporates outputs from the other team members. The Postdoctoral Associate will work under supervision of Professor Marian Chertow and Dr. Barbara Reck.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in industrial ecology, environmental and/or sustainability sciences, engineering, applied economics, or a similar discipline. Familiarity with the waste management industry, MRFs, and TEA are strongly encouraged. Excellent verbal and writing communication skills in English are expected. The selected candidate must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and to continue working legally for the proposed term of the appointment.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

This position shall be filled as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed starting June 23, 2022 until the position is filled. Prior to applying, candidates should explore websites for the Yale School of the Environment (http://environment.yale.edu) and the Center for Industrial Ecology (http://cie.research.yale.edu). Required materials should be submitted to barbara.reck@yale.edu and include: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vita, 3) statement of research, 4) writing sample (one publication), 5) names and contact information of 3 references.

LOCATION

New Haven, Connecticut, USA

START DATE

July 1, 2022 (or as soon as possible)

COMPENSATION

This is a full-time, one-year, non-tenure-track appointment with possibility of extension. Annual salary is competitive and depends upon education and experience. The position includes medical and dental benefits and paid time off.

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 ASSOCIATE – Sustainable SEL Assessments Team

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

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Associate to join the Sustainable SEL Assessments to work on a multi-year project, Fostering Students of Color and Their Educators to Thrive Through Sustainable SEL Assessment (Chan Zuckerberg Initiative; PIs Dr. Christina Cipriano and Jessica Hoffmann).  The discourse of emotions in schools are situated within the politics and power of the education system, a system whose policies and practices have historically oppressed and marginalized Black students’ academic and social emotional development through the propagation of inequitable, inaccessible, and punitive exclusionary educational practices fueled by oppressive school-based assessment methodologies. The purpose of this project is to investigate how the Digital SEAD and School Climate Toolkit SEL assessments work practically in schools to support thriving learning environments for students of color and their educators. These assessments cover both adult and student emotional intelligence skills, and student social and emotional experiences at school. Along with our partner organizations - the Urban Assembly and Trajectory of Hope - the three-pronged mission of this project includes: (1) investigating how SEL assessment tools work together with native school data systems and practices for students of color and their educators; (2) demonstrate two models of SEL assessment utility alongside our community partners including cataloging and distributing recommendations for SEL assessment best practices for schools; and (3) finalize and make available a full suite of culturally responsive, rigorous, sustainable, and accessible SEL assessments and corresponding practices.

Skills and Qualifications

• Doctorate (PhD or EdD) in psychology, education, or a related field
• Specialization or demonstrated interest in the study of social emotional learning and equity.
• Excellent methodological and statistical skills, including working with qualitative and quantitative data, especially mixed-methods
• Demonstrated ability or potential to learn with school communities (educators, students, families), conduct focus groups, and maintain school relations
• Excellent communication skills for both practitioner and scholarly communities (e.g., writing and giving presentations)
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Scholars who identify as members of marginalized groups in academia are strongly encouraged to apply.

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/August 2022. 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 email subject “Postdoc Applicant: Sustainable SEL Assessments Team”. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please have contact information available for three references upon request.

ABOUT THE YALE CENTER FOR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

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

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

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

Postdoctoral Associate Position for Genomic Molecular Technology Development in the laboratory of Curt Scharfe, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Genetics Department, Yale School of Medicine.

Job Description
The Scharfe laboratory is searching for a postdoctoral biomedical researcher for innovative, novel molecular technology development applied to biomedical research as well as novel clinical diagnostics. We are developing a number of novel tools and genomic approaches for molecular screening and diagnostics and the study of disease pathogenesis. Examples of ongoing work include technology development for screenable disorders in newborns, rapid genotyping of genomic variants to improve patient care, microhaplotype sequencing for population genetics and forensics, and multiplex capture and sequencing for viral nucleic acid testing. We are using next-generation sequencing, microarrays and quantitative PCR for analysis of DNA variants, complex genetic rearrangements, and genomic haplotypes. Our laboratory has a major interest in the analysis of challenging clinical samples such as genetic materials from dried blood spots, cell free circulating DNA and small forensic samples. Our lab is located in a highly translational setting next to the DNA Diagnostic lab and we collaborate the Yale Center for Genome Analysis (YCGA) and with colleagues and researcher at Yale and other institutions. Please visit our lab website for more information: https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/scharfe/research/

Experience and Training
PhD in molecular biology, biomedical engineering, analytical chemistry, genetics or related fields.

Optional: Experience in molecular technologies (i.e., next generation sequencing, microarrays). Experience in bioinformatics tools for omics analysis (e.g. R and python packages, and software).

Interested applicants should submit an application through the Department of Genetics Interfolio portal (http://apply.interfolio.com/107132)

Post-Doctoral Position in Translational Mucosal Immunology

Research in the Konnikova group is directed at studying the development and maintenance of mucosal immunity at barrier sites including the intestine. We are interested in understanding how cellular trafficking contributes to inflammatory bowel diseases including NEC and IBD. With the goal of defining novel and tractable pathways mediating these diseases.

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic postdoctoral candidate to join our team who is interested in applying system’s biology cutting edge techniques including imagining and suspension mass cytometry and single cell RNA sequencing in combination with organoid approaches to study placental immunity. My group has access to the CyTOF and genomics cores at Yale as well as state-of-the-art cell and molecular imaging facilities. During this time, the successful applicant will obtain further training in translational research, in vivo model systems and a range of immunological techniques.

The candidate will be expected to have an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD with experience in immunology. Preference to candidates with involvement in human systems immunology will be given, but it is not a requirement. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and have the capacity for independent evaluation of the literature. Prior knowledge in primary cell isolation, flow cytometry, imaging techniques and single cell techniques would be an added benefit. For more information on our group, please visit our website – www.konnikovalab.com.

Interested applicants should send a brief statement of interest and curriculum vitae with contact information for three references to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Liza Konnikova – liza.konnikova@yale.edu.

Postdoctoral Position in Spatial Ecology and Biogeography

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. Ongoing and future projects include human-wildlife conflict, spatial variation in consumption through diet and stable isotope analysis from hair and feces; blood meal analysis from mosquito and ectoparasites; assessing microbial and parasite diversity; carnivore movement from radio-collars; and mammal monitoring via camera-trap surveys. Our work has direct implications to protected area effectiveness and species conservation.

We seek an inquisitive and ambitious individual to harness multiple sources of publicly available geospatial data and integrate information regarding animal distribution and movement, protected areas and landuse change, human-wildlife conflict, environmental conditions, ecological interactions such as predation and parasitism, and human pressures and behavior. 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 geography, landscape ecology or a related field, experience in collecting and analyzing movement data, strong publication record, and exceptional research and communication skills.  The candidate should have demonstrated competency using GIS, python, R, Google Earth Engine and remote sensing, Github as well as occupancy modeling, step selection, agent-based modeling, circuit theory and habitat selection. The position responsibilities include tasks related to these research topics, co-authoring papers, and mentoring students.  AWE Lab members are expected to participate in lab meetings, retreats, and training activities, as well as public engagement initiatives. Public engagement and public science are core values of the AWE Lab, which seeks to inspire new generations of scientists and create opportunities for non-scientists to develop empathy for wildlife and a greater investment in 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.  As such, we strongly encourage applications from researchers identifying as members of marginalized or underrepresented groups.

The position is based at Yale University with the Peabody Museum, Institute of Biospheric Studies, 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 2022 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 “Spatial Ecology Postdoc” in the subject line to: rachel.radin@yale.edu, Rachel provides faculty support to Dr. Harris. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled with a start date on or before September 1.

Postdoctoral Associate Position in Pathogen Genomics and Epidemiology

Project Description

Applications from PhD or other doctoral-level degree holders are welcomed for a full-time position focused on using pathogen genomic and spatial data to describe the transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in high tuberculosis incidence settings under the primary supervision of Prof. Ted Cohen in the Department of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases.

We are currently seeking a postdoctoral associate who is eager to work with our team to develop and apply new methods for the analysis of pathogen genomes and metadata to identify bacterial, host, and environmental factors related to transmission. The postdoctoral associate would have access to data from multiple settings, including at least the Republic of Moldova, Malawi, and South Africa. Our multi-national team includes individuals trained epidemiology, medicine, pathogen genomics, spatial statistics, transmission modeling, and economics.

The successful applicant will be expected to participate as an author in publications arising from this work and will be expected to communicate findings in oral presentations at national and international conferences.

We are seeking candidates willing to commit to at least 2 years of work on these projects.

We are eager to speak with candidates that are passionate about applying their existing skills to help address an urgent public health problem.

Qualifications and Skills

• Doctoral degree in pathogen genomics, bioinformatics, or a closely related discipline
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team of researchers

Benefit and Compensation Information

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

To apply:

Please submit a cover letter along with an updated resume/CV with contact information for 3 professional references and apply online at:

http://apply.interfolio.com/106311

For any additional information, please visit www.yale.edu/ysph and contact:

Professor Ted Cohen, Department of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases, Yale School of Public Health (theodore.cohen@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.

Postdoctoral position- Emerging viruses, Wilen lab

The Wilen lab is a highly collaborative, friendly, supportive, and dynamic environment in the departments of laboratory medicine and immunobiology. We are looking for a postdoc to study host-pathogen interactions of emerging viruses. We are specifically interested in understanding how potential future pandemic viruses cause disease and interact with the immune system. We are focused on novel previously uncharacterized RNA viruses from virus families known to cause significant human disease, including bat coronaviruses, bunyaviruses, rabies-like viruses, and noroviruses. We use molecular virology, CRISPR, organoids, single-cell technology, and animal models in the BSL2 and BSL3 labs to address fundamental questions about viral pathogenesis and immunity.

Post-docs are provided mentorship tailored to their professional and scientific goals and the autonomy to explore their own ideas and experiments. Mentorship is a priority in the lab, and trainees have frequent formal and informal meetings with Craig. Recent representative publications from the lab include: Wei et al Cell, 2021; Wilen et al Science, 2018; Ravindra, Alfajaro et al, PLoS Biology 2021, Flynn, et al Cell, 2021; Chen et al Science Immunology, 2021.

Prior experience in immunology, microbiology, molecular biology is desired but we are interested in working with the those from multiple diverse fields who are interested in working on emerging viruses to help prevent and combat the next pandemic.

Interested applicants, should email Craig Wilen, MD, PhD  (craig.wilen@yale.edu) a CV and brief statement of interest. More information about the lab is available at wilenlab.com

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the
Epidemiology of Aging and Disability

Yale School of Medicine

The Center on Disability and Disabling Disorders at Yale University offers a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in the Epidemiology of Aging and Disability. This experience provides fellows with the opportunity to address fundamental issues related to the epidemiology and prevention of disability among older persons; train with mentors who are experts in the epidemiology of disability; and produce high impact research papers that will help them establish a successful research career. 

The Center, under the leadership of Dr. Thomas Gill, conducts longitudinal studies and clinical trials to enhance the scientific knowledge base of the disablement process in older persons and to rigorously evaluate promising intervention strategies. The Center works closely with the superb Resource Cores of the Yale Program on Aging (Biostatistics and Operations) and has access to data from several large NIH-sponsored studies, including (among others) the Precipitating Events Project (PEP Study) and National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS). 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, Investigative Medicine Program, and School of Public Health. 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 position in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology

The laboratory of Dr. Alessandro Santin at Yale School of Medicine is looking to hire a Postdoc for a long term research appointment. He or she will work under Dr. Santin direction in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology. Dr. Santin’s research focuses on the development of PDX mouse models in which gynecological cancer can be induced and studied to evaluate drug sensitivity. Dr. Santin laboratory has generated multiple ovarian, cervical and endometrial cancer cell lines with defined genetic alterations that could be used to develop new effective targeted treatments.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Candidates are expected to have a strong background in molecular and cell biology, tissue culture, flow cytometry and have experience with small animal surgical procedures. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and have publications in peer-reviewed journals. Salary is commensurate with experience and skill level. Applicants must provide a CV, and references.

Interested candidates can email: stefania.bellone@yale.edu

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – SEL for All Team

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

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Associate to join the SEL for All Team to work on a multi-year project, Promoting SEL Access and Outcomes for Students with Learning Differences (Oak Foundation; PI Dr. Christina Cipriano). This project is an ongoing research initiative between The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, experts in the field of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and EdTogether, experts in the field of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), in the promotion of evidence-based SEL programming for students with learning differences. The next phase will further diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in SEL by centering students with learning differences in SEL practice and research through systematic, deep qualitative work with diverse students and educators and completing critical scholarship for the field of SEL that supports a comprehensive, transparent, and scalable evidence based hereafter.

The postdoctoral associate’s primary responsibility will be to support all data collection efforts including the ongoing management and maintenance of student and educator focus group data, advisory feedback sessions and SLD focus group data, liaising and troubleshooting with participants across the project, and readying the data sets for analyses. The PDA will provide data analyses research support and contribute to dissemination materials, front matter and school-facing resources. They will also be invited to support in other tasks related to the team’s research, such as the preparation of research articles, grant writing, and the design of future studies. Dr. Christina 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
• Specialization or demonstrated interest in the study of social emotional learning and equity, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Excellent statistics skills, including experience with multi-level modeling, meta-analysis and working with qualitative data.
• Demonstrated ability to learn with school communities (educators, students, families), conduct focus groups, and maintain school relations 
• Excellent communication skills (e.g., writing research papers, giving presentations)
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

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. Per postdoc office policy, all trainees are expected to complete their training on campus. 

The anticipated start date is July 1, 2022.

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/.

Postdoctoral Positions in the Yale Cancer Prevention and Control Training Program

The Yale School of Public Health and the Yale Comprehensive Cancer Center (YCC) have a Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) T32 training award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH, T32 CA250803, 08/01/2020 – 07/31/2025), under which we are currently recruiting up to two postdoctoral fellows. Below are key aspects of the training program:

• The Yale CPC Training Program aims to train pre- and post-doctoral fellows in five thematic areas: cancer etiology, cancer outcomes, lifestyle behavioral interventions, implementation science and community-engaged research.
• The program is enabled by over 35 faculty members at the Yale Schools of Public Health and Medicine, who have an outstanding track record in CPC research and mentoring of junior investigators.
• Fellows will also directly participate and interact with the YCC Research Programs and Disease-Aligned Research Teams.
• Our training program will include a comprehensive mentoring program; a structured CPC Fellows research in progress meetings; participation in CPC research assistantships; and annual ½ day workshops in our 5 thematic areas.
• Our program will select highly qualified and diverse candidates who wish to pursue a career in CPC. It is our goal that CPC Fellows will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to function independently, and develop and carry out innovative, impactful studies filling key gaps in CPC research, potentially changing the standard of care and impacting policy.
• Selected candidates will receive stipend support at the prescribed NIH postdoctoral level based on NIH Notice NOT-OD-20-070, and may request training related expenses up to $11,000 each year.

Application Details:

Review of applications will commence in March 2022 and will continue until positions are filled.

Applications must be submitted online: https://yalesurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8BLDJGhNFyHOvR3

Requirements:

• Applicants should have a doctoral degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health sciences, social and behavioral sciences, health policy, medicine, or other areas in life or data sciences, as well as a strong interest in CPC. Previous research experience in CPC is desirable but not required.
• Applicants will need to meet NIH eligibility requirements for appointment to NRSA training grants. In particular, applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents at the time of application.
• Applicants may not have received more than two years of previous support through a NIH postdoctoral training grant. Their support by the CPC T32 training program will not exceed two years.
• Applicants must submit
  • A curriculum vitae that includes the names and contact information of two references; and
  • A one-page statement about your aims for postdoctoral training through the Yale CPC T32 training program.

Questions:

For questions about the application process, please contact Melinda Irwin (melinda.irwin@yale.edu) or Xiaomei Ma (xiaomei.ma@yale.edu) and be sure to include “CPC T32” in the Subject line of your email. 

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.

Yale University
Postdoctoral Positions Available

Yale School of Medicine, Department of Pathology is seeking two highly motivated postdoctoral associate to decipher the epigenetic mechanisms of tumor immune evasion and metastasis in the laboratory of Dr. Qin Yan.

The major goals of the Yan laboratory are to elucidate the roles of epigenetic aberrations that drive tumorigenesis ansd to translate these findings to the clinic. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to address the fundamental questions in the field using a diverse array of biochemical, molecular biological, and mouse genetic approaches. Recent representative publications from the Yan laboratory include Zhang SM et al, 2021 Nature, Zhang M et al, 2022 Science Translational Medicine and Yin M et al 2020, Nature Communications. For more information on the research in the Yan laboratory, please refer to https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/yan/.

Prior experience of the candidates with cancer biology, epigenetics, immunology, bioinformatics, or mouse genetics is preferred.  Interested candidates should email your curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing your qualification and short description of research interests together with the names and addresses of three references to:

Qin Yan, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Director, Center for Epigenetics and Biomarkers

Department of Pathology

Co-Leader, Genomics, Genetics & Epigenetics Research Program

Scientific Co-Director, Center for Breast Cancer

Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

Yale School of Medicine

310 Cedar St, BML 348C

PO Box 208023

New Haven, CT 06520-8023

Email: qin.yan@yale.edu

Deadline for applications is May 31, 2022 or until the position is filled.
Yale University is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Minority and female applicants are urged to apply.

Open postdoc positions available to define and learn from severe, pediatric immune diseases in the Department of Immunobiology at Yale University

We are looking to recruit motivated postdoc scientists to join our team.   

The Lucas lab strives to advance basic and translational immunology through discovery and mechanistic investigation of severe, pediatric immunodeficiency and autoinflammatory disorders, often caused by single-gene defects. Starting with patients and extending to mouse models, our work aims to dive deeply into translationally relevant biology of adaptive and innate immune cells by combining genetic, cellular, molecular, and in-vivo approaches. 

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

Postdoctoral Position available at Yale School of Medicine – Engineering translation enhancers for therapeutic mRNAs

A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the laboratory of Carson Thoreen in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology at Yale School of Medicine. We are looking for an energetic and creative individual to help design a new generation of therapeutic mRNAs. The primary aim will be to use a massively parallel reporter system to engineer RNA-encoded translation enhancer elements that maximize the protein output of mRNA therapeutics. This project is a collaboration with the laboratory of Wendy Gilbert and will involve training and mentorship across both laboratories. Applicants should have a PhD, MD, or equivalent. Familiarity with molecular biology, RNA biochemistry, and basic bioinformatics are desired. Applicants should email a current CV and cover letter describing research interests to carson.thoreen@yale.edu. Lab website: http://campuspress.yale.edu/thoreenlab.

Postdoctoral position in single-cell genomics, bioinformatics, and immunology of
HIV persistence and cure

Ho Lab, Yale University School of Medicine

The Ho Lab at Yale University School of Medicine (https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/yachiho/) is recruiting motivated, productive, independent, and collegial postdoctoral research associates interested in innovative single-cell genomics on HIV-induced immune dysfunction and HIV persistence. This postdoctoral researcher will combine wet-bench molecular biology methods, dry-lab bioinformatic analysis, and a translational approach using clinical samples from people with HIV. The overall goal is to understand mechanism of HIV persistence and guide the development of HIV cure strategies. The immediate project will involve single-cell multi-omic profiling of clinical samples from people living with HIV (bioRxiv 2021, in press at Immunity).

The postdoctoral training will involve (a) the development and application of innovative single-cell RNAseq methods, (b) bioinformatic analysis of single-cell genomics datasets, (c) a translational approach using blood or tissue samples from humans, (d) wet-bench methods in virology (such as sterile cell culture in an enhanced biosafety level 2 (BSL2+) lab), immunology  (such as flow cytometry), and molecular biology (such as CRISPR, real-time PCR, and western blot), (e) collaboration with other researchers both inside and outside of Yale, including virologists, immunologists, bioinformaticians, computer scientists, and clinicians, (f) presentation in international conferences, and (g) manuscript preparation and grant applications.

Funded by several NIH grants (R01, R61, and UM1), our lab provides a collaborative environment and multi-disciplinary training for scientific and career development. Our lab has a track record of training postdoctoral researchers: our postdocs have international conference presentations and first-authored original articles (Science Translational Medicine and JCI) within three years after they joined the lab. Our lab members have received New Investigator Award, Pilot Grant, and travel grants in the past three years. Our lab is dedicated to recruiting researchers from a diverse background.

A successful candidate will likely have (a) a recent (<4 years) PhD degree in bioinformatics, genomics, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, or a related discipline; (b) a track record of research productivity, as evidenced by first-authored original publication(s) in high-quality peer-reviewed journals; (c) experience in programming languages such as R or python; (d) willingness to work with HIV+ samples following BSL2+ procedures; (e) independence to lead a project as well as willingness to work in a team; (f) an open mind to learn new methods from junior researchers and collaborators; (f) good scientific presentation and writing skills. Previous experience and publications in bioinformatics, immunology, or virology is preferred but not required. People who have no interest in bioinformatic analysis should not apply. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Interested candidates may send a CV, a personal statement, and the contact information for three referees to ya-chi.ho@yale.edu. This position is immediately available. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Related publications:

bioRxiv 2021, https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.01.27.428491v1 (in press at Immunity 2022)

Science Translational Medicine 2020, PMID 32404504

Journal of Clinical Investigation 2020, PMID 32573496

Pollack et al., Cell Host Microbe 2017, PMID 28407485

Ho et al., Cell 2013, PMID 24243014

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.

Post-Doctoral Position in Regenerative Liver Biology

Research in the Yimlamai Lab is directed at understanding the drivers of human liver disease, particularly in Pediatric diseases such as biliary atresia and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Our focus is on the cell biology of epithelial cells with their microenvironment. We are seeking a motivated, dynamic postdoctoral candidate who is interested in applying next generation sequencing (bulk, RNA, single-cell, chromatin), cell biology, organoid and animal model approaches to understanding fundamental mechanisms in liver biology. As a member of the Yale Liver center, lab members have access to the Morphology cores with State-of-the-art cell and molecular imaging facilities. During this time, the successful applicant will obtain further training on in vivo models as well as a range of cell and molecular biology techniques.

The candidate will be expected to have an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD with experience in cellular and molecular biology. Preference to candidates with involvement in liver pathophysiology will be given, but it is not a requirement. The successful candidate will have the capacity for independent evaluation of the literature. Prior knowledge in cell culture techniques, primary cell isolation/culture, flow cytometry and imaging techniques would be an added benefit. For more information on our group, please see our website – www.liverstemcells.org.

Interested applicants should send a brief statement of interest and curriculum vitae with contact information for three references to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Dean Yimlamai - dean.yimlamai@yale.edu.

Postdoctoral Fellow – Yale Regenerative Wound Healing Program

A full-time postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Henry Hsia of the Yale Regenerative Wound Healing Program located within the Division of Plastic Surgery at the Yale School of Medicine.  The goal of our lab’s work is to investigate wound cell biology in various microenvironmental contexts using patient-derived wound samples and cutting-edge technology including single-cell RNA sequencing.  Our ultimate objective is to elucidate how such knowledge may be translated into novel therapeutics for the clinical setting to promote more regenerative healing.  The successful candidate will be Dr. Hsia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery and the Department of Biomedical Engineering who has developed multiple cross-disciplinary collaborations that have resulted in several important publications in translational wound research in high-impact publications including Science (PMID: 30467144), Nature Communications (PMID: 35013299), and Biomaterials Science (PMID: 34190227).

The successful candidate must have a PhD and/or MD and must be comfortable with proper experimental planning and executing laboratory techniques including cell and tissue culture techniques, biochemical protein and gene expression analyses (including RNA), and statistical evaluation of experimental data.  Experience with mouse and human studies, as well as matrices, scaffolds, and similar biomaterials is a plus.  Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required.  In addition, the candidate will be expected to have excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as supervise students and interact with collaborators; so an enthusiastic, dedicated and collaborative attitude to research is a must.  Interested candidates should send a letter of interest describing research interests and past accomplishments, contact information for 3 references, and a CV to Dr. Henry Hsia at henry.hsia@yale.edu

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, persons who identify with groups traditionally underrepresented in science and medicine, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Postdoctoral Positions Available at the Aksoy Lab

We are inviting motivated Postdoctoral Scientists to join our group to study the physiology, and the molecular and genetic mechanisms involved in host-pathogen interactions in the tsetse fly-African trypanosome system. We study the role of the fly immune system and the influences of tsetse’s endosymbiotic bacteria in the parasite infection process.  We also investigate parasite mediated mechanisms that modify tsetse’s vector competence efficiency and influences the transmission success of trypanosomes to the next mammal in fly saliva. Finally, we are developing transmission blocking vaccines that target antigens present on the parasites in saliva that are deposited to the mammalian bite site.

We are looking for highly motivated scientists trained in a related field such as entomology, microbiology or immunology.  Our lab provides a collaborative environment and multi-disciplinary training for scientific and career development. Our lab has a track record of training postdoctoral researchers: our postdocs have international conference presentations and first authored original articles in high impact journals. We also have extensive international collaborations with researchers in Africa which provide a rich training environment for our researchers in global health.

The successful candidate will likely have (a) a recent (4-years) PhD degree in entomology, microbiology or immunology or a related discipline; (b) a track record of research productivity , as evidenced by first authored original publications in high quality peer-reviewed journals; (c) experience in–omics based technologies, and parasite or insect cultures; (d) experience with BSL2 procedures; (e) independence to lead a project as well as willingness to work in a team; (f) an open mind to learn new methods from collaborators and (g) good scientific presentation and writing skills. Previous experience in immunology, parasitology and bioinformatics are preferred. Salary and benefits are according to Yale and NIH guidelines.

Please apply online: http://apply.interfolio.com/103187

Interested candidates should submit a CV, personal statement and contact information for three references.  

Interested candidates can obtain additional information about our work on our website: https://ysph.yale.edu/profile/serap_aksoy/.  Below are a few of our recent publications.

1. Aksoy E, Vigneron A, Bing X, Zhao X, O’Neill M, Wu YN, Bangs JD, et al. (2016) Mammalian African trypanosome VSG coat enhances tsetse’s vector competence. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 113: 6961-6966.

2. Bing X, Attardo GM, Vigneron A, Aksoy E, Scolari F, Malacrida A, Weiss BL, et al. (2017) Unravelling the relationship between the tsetse fly and its obligate symbiont Wigglesworthia: transcriptomic and metabolomic landscapes reveal highly integrated physiological networks. Proc Biol Sci 284.

3. Vigneron A, O’Neill MB, Weiss BL, Savage AF, Campbell OC, Kamhawi S, Valenzuela JG, Aksoy S. Single-cell RNA sequencing of Trypanosoma brucei from tsetse salivary glands unveils metacyclogenesis and identifies potential transmission blocking antigens. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2020 Feb 4;117(5):2613-2621.

4. Michalkova V, Benoit JB, Weiss BL, Attardo GM, Aksoy S (2014) Vitamin B6 generated by obligate symbionts is critical for maintaining proline homeostasis and fecundity in tsetse flies. Appl Environ Microbiol 80: 5844-5853.

5. Weiss BL, Savage AF, Griffith BC, Wu Y, Aksoy S (2014) The Peritrophic Matrix Mediates Differential Infection Outcomes in the Tsetse Fly Gut following Challenge with Commensal, Pathogenic, and Parasitic Microbes. J Immunol 193: 773-782.

6. Vigneron A, Aksoy E, Weiss BL, Bing X, Zhao X, Awuoche EO, O’Neill MB, et al. (2018) A fine-tuned vector-parasite dialogue in tsetse’s cardia determines peritrophic matrix integrity and trypanosome transmission success. PLoS Pathog 14: e1006972.

7. Weiss BL, Wang J, Maltz MA, Wu Y, Aksoy S. Trypanosome infection establishment in the tsetse fly gut is influenced by microbiome-regulated host immune barriers. PLoS Pathog. 2013;9(4):e1003318.

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.