Open Postdoctoral Position

DetailsTitle Open Postdoctoral PositionSchool Faculty of Arts and SciencesDepartment/Area Rowland Institute at HarvardPosition DescriptionApplicants are now being considered for a postdoctoral position in the Gozzi Lab at the Rowland Institute at Harvard (Our lab’s primary focus is on bacterial-encoded domesticated viruses, known as gene transfer agents, that package random sections of the host genome for use in genetic exchange. These virus-like entities are non-infectious and cannot replicate themselves, but are able to transduce random sections of the genome within a population. We aim to characterize gene transfer agent diversity, regulation and species-specificity across the Tree of Life. For further information on the lab, please visit: More broadly, bacteria constantly face a life-and-death struggle against lethal stresses in their microscopic world. We study how microbes adapt to their ever-changing environment, using simple and complex survival strategies. We hope to deeply understand how bacteria react and respond to stress and use this knowledge to engineer useful functions in bacteria.We invite applications from postdoctoral candidates with backgrounds in microbiology and molecular biology. Applicants will benefit directly from the interdisciplinary core facilities at the Rowland Institute at Harvard and will be encouraged to participate in the Harvard and Boston scientific community. Harvard University postdocs are offered competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages.Basic QualificationsWe invite applications from postdoctoral candidates with backgrounds in microbiology and molecular biology. Ideally, the candidate will have experience with bacterial husbandry, cloning, genetics, microscopy/biological imaging and/or protein biochemistry. A strong publication record in microbiology/molecular biology demonstrating these skills is highly preferred. Additional consideration will be given to applicants with a background in bioinformatics.Additional QualificationsSpecial InstructionsTo apply, please send the following to :A cover letter describing past, current, and future research interestsA curriculum vitaeA list of contact information for up to 3 referencesContact InformationEmail: Mailing address:Kevin GozziRowland Institute at Harvard100 Edwin H Land BlvdCambridge, MA 02142Contact Email Salary RangePostdocs: $67,600-$80,000Research Associates: $68,964-$95,000Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.Minimum Number of References Required 1Maximum Number of References Allowed 3KeywordsEEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment StatementHarvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.Harvard has an equal employment opportunity (policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy (. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.Supplemental Questions

Created: 2026-03-17