Description
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, Wearables, and Aging
Harvard Medical School & Massachusetts General Hospital
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our multidisciplinary research team at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. The position focuses on advancing research at the intersection of sleep and circadian physiology, cognitive function, and computational analysis of neurophysiological signals.
Qualifications:
PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in a relevant field
Background or strong interest in sleep, circadian physiology, cognition, or neurophysiology
Strong scientific writing skills and a record of peer-reviewed publications
Preferred Research Background and Skills:
Experience in human sleep and circadian, clinical, or dementia research
Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, or similar languages
Expertise in signal processing and statistical analysis
Experience with machine learning or deep learning
Interest in NIH grant writing
Examples of Research Projects:
Characterizing multidimensional physiological rhythms using wearable devices
Analyzing EEG, ECG/PPG, actigraphy, blood pressure, cognitive, and biomarker data
Developing signal-processing, statistical, and machine-learning methods for physiological data
Conducting laboratory and at-home studies of sleep and circadian rhythms
Using large cohorts (e.g., UK Biobank, All of Us) to study sleep, circadian rhythms, and brain health
Key Responsibilities:
Lead participant recruitment, data collection, quality control, and analysis
Serve as project leader for controlled laboratory studies
Support participant-facing research activities
Work occasional nonstandard shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Prepare protocols, IRB materials, manuscripts, and grant applications
Collaborate with clinicians, engineers, data scientists, and trainees
Present research findings at scientific meetings
Mentor junior team members, as appropriate
What We Offer:
Access to state-of-the-art clinical and research facilities
Strong mentorship with a proven track record of successful postdoctoral training and career development
A collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment
Competitive salary and benefits package
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
A cover letter outlining research interests and career goals
A detailed curriculum vitae (CV), including prior research experience and a list of publications
Applications should be sent to:
Dr. Kun Hu (khu1@mgh.harvard.edu)
Dr. Shahab Haghayegh (shaghayegh@mgh.harvard.edu)
To learn more about our research, please visit: mbc.mgh.harvard.edu