Details Title Postdoctoral Fellow Bellono Lab School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Molecular and Cellular Biology Position Description Postdoctoral fellow openings! Bellono Lab Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/bellonolab Explore molecular mechanisms underlying unique adaptations and behaviors. Fellows have freedom to ask broad questions across a range of organisms housed within our lab: octopuses, sharks, jellyfish, photosynthetic animals, walking fish, piranhas, and more. The fellow will benefit from diverse scientific approaches in our lab and broader community across Harvard and collaborative interactions elsewhere. Candidates should have a strong background in cell biology, physiology, biochemistry, structure, and/or other molecular approaches with demonstrated ability to independently lead a project, as well as collaboratively contribute to a team. Most of all, we value curiosity, creativity, and a passion for science! All postdoctoral fellows in the lab have received external fellowship support, and thus we expect and will support fellowship applications upon starting. Basic Qualifications Ph.D. Required – Candidates should have a strong background in cell biology, physiology, biochemistry, structure, and/or other molecular approaches. Additional Qualifications Special Instructions Letters of recommendation are required at the time of application. Candidates should submit with their application contact information for two to three references from experts at the ladder faculty ranks or highly accomplished senior researchers from corporations or research institutes. Please include the following items as part of your application: + Cover letter with a concise description of your interests and why this is a good fit. + CV + Name and contact information for 2-3 references. Contact Information Professor Nicholas Bellono Biological Lab 16 Divinity Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138 Camila Ossa (Administrator) camila_ossa@harvard.edu Contact Email nbellono@harvard.edu Minimum Number of References Required 2 Maximum Number of References Allowed 3 Keywords EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard 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 (https://hr.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum6281/files/2025-04/reaffirmation\_statement.pdf) 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 (https://provost.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum3356/files/2025-07/non-discrimination\_and\_anti-bullying\_policies.pdf) . 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