#  HMS Postdoc Recruitment Opportunity 

 



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**Harvard Medical School Postdoctoral Recruitment Opportunity**  
**Recruitment Event:** TBA  
**Application Deadline:** May 15, 2022  
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The HMS/HSDM Office for Postdoctoral Fellows, along with the [Office for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership](https://dicp.hms.harvard.edu/), are holding a Virtual Postdoctoral Recruitment Opportunity (PRO) for select PhD, MD, or MD/PhD students who are nearing the completion of – or who have recently completed – their studies and are considering a postdoctoral position in biomedical sciences as the next stage in their career development. This opportunity will allow participants to establish networking connections, as well as participate in a career and professional development workshop. Those selected will gain insight about research opportunities at HMS and connect with current faculty of interest who may have a postdoctoral fellowship position available in an appropriate 0-18 month timeframe.

## **BENEFITS**

This virtual event will allow students to meet with, and present their work to, potential mentors in their fields of research who either have, or anticipate having, positions in their labs in the near future. Fellows will also have the opportunity to participate in a career and professional development workshop.

## **ELIGIBILITY**

- Late stage\* students in MD, MD/PhD, or PhD (or equivalent) programs OR those who have recently completed their degrees (\*approximately 0-18 months from expected graduation)
- Applications from women and minority candidates historically underrepresented in the basic and social sciences are strongly encouraged

### **PARTICIPATING FACULTY AND DEPARTMENTS**

Participating mentors and positions **will be listed** [**HERE**](/faculty-open-positions-pro) **- please continue to check this page as new postions may be posted until \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** You can select up to five (5) faculty mentors. All faculty are members of the [Pre-clinical Science Departments](https://hms.harvard.edu/research/blavatnik-institute), [Harvard Program in Therapeutic Science](https://hits.harvard.edu/), and the [Wyss Institute](https://wyss.harvard.edu/) at HMS and [HSDM](https://hsdm.harvard.edu/research). \**To minimize confusion, applicants should communicate directly with the* [*Postdoc Office*](mailto:postdoc_office@hms.harvard.edu) *until matched with a research faculty.*\*

### **APPLICATION PROCESS**

Interested candidates must complete and submit a short application where they will upload 1) a Statement of Interest (similar to a [Cover Letter](https://www.dropbox.com/s/oef1zjkhvd7wdks/gsas_CVs_CoverLetters2007.pdf?dl=0)) briefly discussing their interest, their research interests, and future goals as a postdoc at HMS/HDSM and 2) an up-to-date [CV](https://www.dropbox.com/s/oef1zjkhvd7wdks/gsas_CVs_CoverLetters2007.pdf?dl=0). Candidates will also have the opportunity to identify up to 5 faculty members/labs with whom they would be interested in working. [**APPLY HERE**](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2022-PRO-Application) *Please note: Application completion does not guarantee you an interview or offer of a postdoc position. Any recruitment meetings with faculty will be scheduled per their interest and availability.*

### **RECOMMENDATION LETTER**

One letter of recommendation from the candidate’s doctoral studies advisor or mentor is required. The letter should address the candidate’s likelihood for success in a postdoctoral position, emphasizing both strengths and areas for growth. To be submitted separately [**HERE**](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2022-PRO-Mentor) or emailed to [postdoc\_office@hms.harvard.edu](mailto:postdoc_office@hms.harvard.edu).

**DEADLINE**  
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**SELECTION**  
Applications will be reviewed by HMS/HSDM faculty and administrators. Candidates are selected on the basis of the alignment of their research interests to the opportunities available and their commitment to the [our Mission and Community Values](https://hms.harvard.edu/about-hms/campus-culture/mission-statement-community-values).

**SYMPOSIUM**  
During the week of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (*on a date to be determined*) ALL applicants will participate in Q&A sessions with panels of Faculty and current Postdoctoral Fellows. The program will also offer a “Postdoc Essentials” workshop covering strategies for ensuring the right environment to thrive as a postdoc while planning, and executing, a successful postdoc tenure.

**INTERVIEW**  
Any selected individual candidates will meet with faculty (at a time convenient to both) to discuss opportunities in their department/lab and may be invited for a follow-up opportunity to meet with individual lab group members to discuss science, career, and living/working in the Boston-Cambridge area.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the [HMS/HSDM Office for Postdoctoral Fellows](mailto:postdoc_office@hms.harvard.edu) with any questions.

*This program is supported by the HMS/HSDM Office for Postdoctoral Fellows, the Office for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership, and the Office for Research Operations.*