School: Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Department/Area: Bioengineering

Position Description:

Basic Qualifications:

• A PhD in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and/or Neuroscience
• Extensive experience with at least two of the following: electrophysiology, rodent experimentation, programming of controllers, neuroprosthetics or neuromodulators, peripheral nerve surgery, neural interfacing models
• Track record of disseminating research through impactful publications and presentations (at least 3 first author publications)
• Desire to work in a multidisciplinary and diverse team environment
• Desire to train and collaborate with PhD, MS, and undergraduate lab members
• Willingness to participate in grant writing

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in tissue culture, neuromuscular diseases, neuromodulation technologies, biomechanics, human studies

Contact Information:

Contact Email: rkeely@g.harvard.edu

Special Instructions:

• CV and 2-3 letters of recommendation

• Cover letter (max 1 page)
• Research statement (max 2 pages)
• 3 representative publications
• Deck of slides (max 10) to describe prior research experience

• What sorts of projects would you like to carry out in the lab?
• What are your greatest strengths and areas you would like to improve on?

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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