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Postdoctoral Positions at Yale University

 1. Postdoctoral Associate Position – Department of Therapeutic Radiology (Gueble Lab)

Posting Date: May 2, 2023


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


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

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


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

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

Susan Gueble, MD, PhD


Department of Therapeutic Radiology

Yale School of Medicine



Posting Date: May 9, 2023


If you are you fascinated by emerging and re-emerging viruses that are a threat to global health, and you also interested in better understanding the mechanisms of viral pathobiology and the host defense against these viruses, we are looking for highly enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team! The Martinez lab is seeking a postdoctoral candidate interested in joining us at Yale Immunobiology to investigate mechanisms of viral pathogenesis and humoral mechanisms of protective immunity against emerging viruses.


The Laboratory of Viral Pathobiology and Immunity (Martinez lab) in the department of Immunobiology at the Yale School of Medicine studies fundamental mechanisms viral pathobiology and host immunity to alphaviruses (Chikungunya virus), coronaviruses (SARS-CoV-2, bat zoonotic SARS-related viruses, and MERS-CoV), and flaviviruses (Dengue virus, West Nile virus, and Zika virus). The Martinez lab is focused on characterizing fundamental mechanisms of protective immunity both on the host side, using human and mouse models, and on the pathogen side, utilizing viral reverse genetics and tissue culture models. Candidates will be expected to work in a biosafety level 2 (BSL2), enhanced animal biosafety level 2 (ABSL2+), and depending on their project also biosafety level 3 (BSL3) and ABSL3 laboratory.

Qualifications and requirementsRecent PhD, or MD
Experience with mouse handling
Previous experience in immunology, microbiology, and virology are preferred though not required
Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently
Ability to effectively work as a part of team
Experience in molecular biology and cell and tissue culture


Successful candidates should be excellent communicators and will be encouraged to achieve independence. Successful candidates will be encouraged to pursue independent ideas that overall fit the Martinez lab vision on viral pathogenesis and host immunity.

Successful candidates will become part of the Immunobiology department, which is a dynamic, vibrant, and energetic community. The department of immunobiology at Yale School of Medicine is considered as one of the best immunology departments in the world. Successful candidates will primarily work in 300 George and will work closely with Martinez laboratory members.

Qualified candidates should email their cover letter and CV to Dr. David Martinez at david.martinez@yale.edu


Posting Date: May 9, 2023


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

Job Description

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


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

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


Benefit and Compensation Information

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

To apply:


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

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

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


Posting Date: May 9, 2023


The Pitt laboratory is seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our team (https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/pitt/). We conduct translational research focused on understanding the mechanisms that underlie progression/neurodegeneration in multiple sclerosis (MS) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We are using cutting-edge technologies such as multiomic single nucleus profiling (DOGMA-Seq), highly multiplexed histological imaging of brain tissue sections, and advanced computational tools for spatial analysis. The PI is a co-director of the National MS Brain Bank, and the laboratory is embedded in a highly collaborative, translational neuroimmunology program that includes genetics and computational biology.

The candidate will participate in our larger effort to produce and integrate spatial proteomic and single cell multiomic datasets of MS lesion and ALS tissue in order to determine cellular states and subpopulations in these diseases, and to define their spatial and functional interactions.


Applicants should have deep expertise with CNS histology and a broad neurobiology background. Experience with computational analysis tools such as Squidpy and HistoCat is a plus. The successful candidate will join the Department of Neurology for a minimum of 2 years. To apply, please send your CV, a short description of the relevant expertise, representative publications, and the names of three references via email to david.pitt@yale.edu.

The Yale School of Medicine is a world-renowned institution that provides employees with unparalleled access to state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge research, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the most prominent figures in the medical field. In addition, Yale provides its employees with competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits packages, and ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

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


Posting Date: May 16, 2023


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


Postdoctoral associates may work on one or more projects and are encouraged to incorporate their other research interests into the work. They may work collaboratively with one or more current lab members for these projects. Projects we are currently hiring for include:Molecular signatures of Alzheimer’s resilience: Work with a unique multi-omics multi-region brain dataset for Alzheimer’s disease, highly enriched in individuals with ApoE E4 alleles yet are resilient to cognitive decline. All somatic mutation, DNA methylation, and proteomics data from 3 brain regions are already collected, along with detailed phenotypic data. A postdoctoral associate would work to identify molecular signatures of resilience using individual data types and perform multi-omic integration.
Epigenetic clocks to link aging hallmarks, interventions, and outcomes: Epigenetic clocks based on DNA methylation are commonly used aging biomarkers in epidemiological studies. However, there is little mechanistic understanding of how they relate to molecular hallmarks of aging, risk for age-related disease, and response to aging interventions, limiting their potential use in clinical trials. With collaborators, we are collecting data from humans, human cell culture, and mouse models concerning DNA methylation relationships with aging hallmarks, interventions, and outcomes. A postdoctoral associate would work to integrate this data and test new computational approaches to develop mechanistically informed epigenetic aging clocks.


Computational solutions for adapting aging biomarkers to longitudinal studies and clinical trials: Aging biomarkers are needed to longitudinally monitor an individual’s aging process and their response to interventions. However, current aging biomarkers are mostly trained and validated using cross-sectional measurements, and they also can be affected by a variety of confounders that make it unclear whether changes in biomarkers can be truly attributed to a modification of aging. A postdoctoral associate would work with longitudinal biomarker data from large aging cohorts and other datasets to develop computational methods for utilizing longitudinal data in training and validation of aging biomarkers, and methods for detecting and correcting for confounders.

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


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

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


Application Process:

Appointments are initially for 1-2 years, are renewable, and have flexible start dates. The positions are available immediately and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualified applicants may be contacted to schedule an interview.
Interested candidates should submit the following application materials:A 1-page cover letter describing your research interests, career goals, and how your expertise may contribute to one of the above projects (please focus your letter on one project – we may discuss other projects during the interview).
A detailed CV or Biosketch
Contact information for three professional references who can provide letters of recommendation or discussions by phone upon request.

Send materials as a single PDF file to:

Albert Higgins-Chen, MD, PhD


Department of Psychiatry, Department of Pathology

Yale University


Posting Date: May 16, 2023


Overview

The laboratory of Dr. Wei Hu at Yale University School of Medicine seeks two postdoctoral researchers.

The Hu Lab, located at the Yale University West Campus (West Haven, Connecticut), is jointly affiliated with the Department of Immunobiology and the Institute of Biomolecular Design and Discovery (IBDD), with an interdisciplinary focus on immunology and chemical biology. The lab will develop and utilize novel genetic, biochemical, and chemical biological tools to probe the biology of regulatory T cells in various physiological and pathological settings, such as infection, autoimmunity, cancer, and transplantation. We aim to dissect how Treg cells exert context-specific function at a cellular and molecular level and develop strategies to manipulate Treg cells for disease intervention. For more information, please visit the lab website: www.weihulab.org.


We are excited to invite scientists from diverse backgrounds to join our growing team. The lab’s dual affiliation enables your interaction with two highly dynamic groups of scientists at Yale, a rare opportunity to broaden the scope of your scientific knowledge and vision. As one of the founding members, you will benefit from frequent interaction with and prompt feedback from the principal investigator. You will also have more freedom to explore different directions based on your expertise and scientific interests or develop new directions that you are passionate about. We value the professional growth of our team members, and you will be encouraged to apply for fellowships and awards, attend courses and conferences, and engage in other networking and career development activities.

Responsibilities

Working in collaboration with the principal investigator and under the overarching theme of the lab, the postdoctoral researcher will:Conduct specific research as assigned, and develop new projects based on their own interest. This includes conceiving the project, designing the research strategy, conducting the experiments, analyzing and interpreting the data, presenting the progress in lab meetings and departmental seminars, and preparing manuscripts for publication.
Assist and advise other lab members with his/her technical and scientific expertise.
Assist the PI in laboratory management and developing proposals for funding.


Requirements Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, or related field at the time of hiring. A strong background in immunology, functional genomics, chemical biology, or mouse genetics is highly desirable.
Passionate about scientific discovery; capable of working independently and willing to collaborate with team members.‍

Salary and Benefits:

The salary follows the compensation guidelines for postdoctoral researchers at Yale University. The University also provides health plans, paid leave, parenting leave, and other benefits. For more information, please see below.



How to apply

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the contact information of 2-3 references. The application may also send the application materials to wei.hu.wh477@yale.edu. The review of applications will begin immediately, and interviews will be scheduled for highly rated candidates. The hiring will continue until the positions are filled.



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

Posting Date: 5/18/23

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

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


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

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


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

Preferred QualificationsFamiliarity with Paleolithic archaeology
Expertise on the ecological context of ancient Africa

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


Posting Date: May 22, 2023


The Verhaak lab is looking to recruit a postdoctoral associate who will help us understand how oncogenic extrachromosomal DNA elements contribute to tumor evolution. The ideal candidate has experience with functional interrogation of cell line models via genetic engineering approaches and cancer biology. Previous work with high-throughput approaches is desirable. First author peer-reviewed papers are required.

The Verhaak lab is a hybrid dry and wet lab allowing us to generate and analyze complex data from emerging technologies including high-throughput 3D content screens, live cell tracking of extrachromosomal DNA, and single cell genomics/proteomics to better answer our biologically-driven questions. Candidates will be able to pursue studies on the behavior of extrachromosomal DNA in cancer, and to participate in the activities of Cancer Grand Challenge eDynamic Consortium.


We offer a supportive environment that is highly conducive to effectively working towards a great future. If you are a PhD-level or MD-level scientist with first author publications and an interest in cancer genomics, we strongly encourage you to apply. Gender parity and diversity in thought, beliefs, and backgrounds in the lab lead to better, more thoughtful science. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We place greater emphasis on your ambition and curiosity to confront some of formidable questions in cancer evolution than your current skillset. The goal of your postdoc is to help you achieve your career goal(s), including the ability to develop computational skills, and as evidenced by the many alumni who successfully started their own laboratories. Please take look at our lab website: www.verhaaklab.com to learn more about our recent news and get to know our team members.

QualificationsMD or PhD in genetics, molecular/cell biology, cancer biology.
Track record of productivity supported by first-author publication(s) in peer-reviewed journals.
Outstanding writing and communication skills, with an ability to work both independently and within collaborative teams productively.

Click here to apply for this position, or email Roel with questions.

For questions regarding available training opportunities, please contact Roel.


Posting Date: May 22, 2023


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

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


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



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

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


Posting Date: May 23, 2023


The laboratory of Daniel DiMaio, M.D., Ph.D., in the Department of Genetics is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in molecular virology. We study tumor viruses to determine the mechanistic basis of fundamental biological processes and to develop new strategies to inhibit tumor virus infection and the cancers they cause.Because viruses are dependent on cellular machinery for all phases of their life cycle, they historically have been valuable tools to study many aspects of biology. Our lab focuses on human papillomaviruses (HPV), which cause approximately 5% of all human cancer. Our prior studies revealed a novel mechanism of growth factor receptor activation by a viral oncoprotein, provided the first example of oncogene addiction, designed artificial proteins with unprecedented chemical simplicity, described the first clear biological role of cell-penetrating peptides, and discovered that some proteins can act in a manner independent of their amino acid sequence. 


Our main current focus is the complex process by which HPV enters cells, which we study to discover new principles of cell biology and biochemistry. These studies many also lead to new approaches to inhibit virus infection and cancer formation. Our laboratory seeks to hire a highly motivated postdoctoral associate with expertise in virology, molecular and cellular biology, and/or biochemistry. Potential projects include structure-function analysis of HPV proteins involved in virus entry, development of a novel system to propagate infectious HPV pseudoviruses, and mechanistic studies of cellular proteins that are required for virus entry. Major experimental approaches include cell culture, virus propagation and infection, mutant construction and analysis, protein expression and purification, and imaging techniques in cultured cells.


Representative publications:

Heim, E., Marston, J., Federman, R., Edwards, A. B., E., Karabadzhak, A., Petti, L.M., Engelman, D.M., and DiMaio, D. (2015) Biologically active LIL proteins built with minimal chemical diversity. Proc. Natl Acad. Sci. USA, doi:10.1073/pnas.1514230112.

Zhang, P., Monteiro da Silva, G., Deatherage, C., Burd, C., and DiMaio, D. (2018) Cell-penetrating peptide mediates intracellular membrane passage of human papillomavirus L2 protein to trigger retrograde trafficking. Cell, 174: 1465-1476. doi10.1016/j.cell.2018.07.031.

Xie, J., Zhang, P., Crite, M., and DiMaio, D. (2021) Retromer stabilizes membrane insertion of the L2 capsid protein during retrograde HPV entry. Science Advances, doi: 10.1126/sciadv.abh4276. PMID: 34193420

Oh, C., Buckley, P., Choi, J., Herrero, A., and DiMaio, D. (2023) Sequence independent activity of a long disordered segment of the human papillomavirus L2 capsid protein during virus entry. bioRxiv 2023.03.21.533711.


The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree and publication record in biochemistry, cell or molecular biology, virology, or a related field and will receive further training on how to conceptualize, design, conduct, and interpret hypothesis-driven experiments to address important issues in biology. The candidate should be self-motivated and eager to learn new techniques and should display a high level of independence and good problem solving and interpersonal skills. Interested candidates should send an email to daniel.dimaio@yale.edu including a CV, a cover letter with a brief description of research interests and how they align with the lab, and email addresses of two or three referees.


Posting Date: May 25, 2023


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

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

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



Posting Date: May 30, 2023


Job Overview

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Comparative Virology in the Department of Comparative Medicine.

The candidate will conduct comparative and evolutionary virology studies in support of development of a coronaviral surveillance system in the Northeastern USA. This work will comprise a multidisciplinary effort involving surveillance across multiple wild and domestic mammalian species, cross-species transmission experiments in a Biosafety Level 3 setting and development of predictive SEIR (Susceptible - Exposed - Infectious - Recovered) models to assess risk of animal to human SARS-CoV-2 spillback risk.


Qualifications and Responsibilities Hands-on experience with molecular biology and virology techniques is required: recombinant DNA techniques, RNA isolation, RT-PCR, sequence analysis etc.
Familiarity with diverse software packages for cloning, primer design, as well as sequence alignment of novel and known coronaviruses obtained from a variety of mammalian species.
Proficient in mammalian cell culture techniques such as microscopy, transfection, virus propagation and amplification.
Operate standard laboratory and experimental equipment.
Assume an increasing trajectory of project responsibility in preparation for an independent research career. Components include routinely tracking and documenting results in laboratory notebooks and databases, analysis, summarization and presentation of experimental results to other team members, active participation in manuscript preparation and publication.
Biosafety Level 3 experience or interest is desirable.
Experience or interest in viral evolution in mammalian hosts is desirable.


EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Ph.D. in virology, microbiology or related discipline

TO APPLY: Please send a short description of interest and relevant qualifications, and a curriculum vitae to Caroline Zeiss (caroline.zeiss@yale.edu)

Yale University is committed to employment of individuals based upon their qualifications and abilities and affirmatively seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons of diverse backgrounds. The University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and other covered veterans.


Posting Date: May 30, 2023


Yale University

School of Medicine

Department of Internal Medicine

SECTION OF NEPHROLOGY

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE Position

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


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

Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and members of minority groups.
Posting Date: June 1, 2023


Applications are welcomed for a NIH-funded postdoctoral position, available immediately. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead projects broadly related to optimizing efforts to control antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) gonorrhea. This includes, but is not limited to, modeling the transmission dynamics of AMR gonorrhea within and between different population groups, optimizing the surveillance of AMR gonorrhea through adaptive sampling, and evaluating the cost-effectiveness of public health strategies to control AMR gonorrhea. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to engage in other public health related problems including adaptive response to novel viral pathogen outbreaks and mitigating drug-resistant tuberculosis epidemics in high-burden settings.


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

This project is an integral element of a joint research program of investigators at Yale School of Public Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and the Stanford Center for Health Policy. Our team of investigators includes decision scientists, infectious disease epidemiologists, health economists, and operations researchers.

We are seeking candidates who are willing to commit to 2 years of work on this project.

Qualifications and SkillsDoctoral degree in Infectious Disease Modeling, Epidemiology, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Computational Biology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or related quantitative disciplines.
While not essential, previous experience with transmission dynamic models of infectious diseases of humans or animals and agent-based modeling is ideal.
Strong background in mathematical/simulation models, statistics, probability, and numerical analysis.
Strong programming skills.


Benefit and Compensation Information

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

To apply

Please submit a cover letter along with an updated resume or CV with contact information for 3 professional references and apply online at http://apply.interfolio.com/126050.

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

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


Posting Date: June 1, 2023


A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Salil Garg (https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/salil_garg/), Assistant Professor in the Yale School of Medicine. The Garg laboratory (http://www.garglab.org) is new to Yale and actively recruiting for multiple positions. The lab uses approaches from genomics, molecular biology, cell biology, bioinformatics, and systems biology to understand non-genetic heterogeneity in development and cancer. We want to understand how cell systems with the same genetic material break symmetry and generate cells with markedly different behaviors from one another. Our hypothesis is that the processes that drive this behavior in normal mammalian development operate in cancer, driving tumor heterogeneity. The lab’s most recent publications appear in Molecular Cell and Cancer Discovery, and mentees have gone on to success in both academic and industry careers.


Qualified applicants will have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent credential in a relevant discipline. The lab employs both experimental and computational approaches; applicants should have familiarity with at least one of these areas and a willingness to learn the other. Our philosophy is that each trainee should chase scientific questions using the best methodology available. Candidates should be curious, hard-working, strong communicators, and above all interested in answering challenging questions. Visa sponsorship is available.

Projects are flexible and can be crafted to the interest of the applicant, and may relate to 1) identification of molecular mechanisms driving heterogeneity in developmental or cancer contexts; 2) understanding of cellular states and non-genetic memory in cell systems; 3) construction of new diagnostic tools using connections between developmental biology and cancer.


Application process: Interested applicants should contact Dr. Salil Garg (salil.garg@yale.edu) using subject line “Postdoctoral position in the Garg lab” and include: a cover letter addressing their research background, interests, and goals; a copy of their curriculum vitae; and names of 3 references including research supervisors. Yale University is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its faculty, students, and staff.

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