Description
Medical Chronobiology Program (MCP) in the Division of Sleep and Circadian Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join an interdisciplinary research project investigating how biological sex modulates the metabolic consequences of circadian misalignment, with the long-term goal of informing sex-specific interventions for night shift workers. Shift work is common across many sectors and is associated with increased risk for metabolic disorders, including obesity and diabetes. A major contributor to these risks is circadian misalignment, the mismatch between behavioral/environmental cycles and the body’s internal circadian system. Although sex differences in circadian physiology and metabolism are well established, relatively few controlled human experimental studies have examined whether males and females differ in their metabolic responses to circadian misalignment. The successful candidate will contribute to a randomized, controlled, cross-over laboratory study comparing circadian alignment and circadian misalignment in males and females. The selected candidate will work under the co-supervision of Dr. Jingyi Qian and Dr. Frank A.J.L. Scheer.
More information about the MCP can be found at: https://sleep.hms.harvard.edu/research/labsdivisions/medical-chronobiology-program-mcp.
We seek a post-doctoral fellow (MD and/or PhD) who has excellent experimental and analytical skills in physiology, ideally in human metabolism, nutrition, neuroscience, and/or circadian biology and a record of publications in these areas. The position requires the ability to work independently as well as to perform effectively within a team. Excellent organizational, communication, and scientific writing skills are essential. We expect a strong interest in this research area, outstanding motivation, and a firm commitment to quality and productivity.
Expected start date: immediate, or soon thereafter. The initial appointments will
be for 2 years, renewable annually thereafter.
To apply for a position: the following documents should be sent by email to Jingyi Qian, PhD
(jqian5@mgb.org) or Frank A.J.L. Scheer, PhD (fscheer@mgb.org):
• Cover letter including motivation, research interests, relevant experience, and career goals
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three references
• Although this is not a condition of employment, please indicate whether or not you would be
eligible for an NIH training fellowship (US citizen or permanent resident).
Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, genetic information, military service, or other protected status.