Explore Academic Positions at Harvard Postdoctoral Fellow – AI in Synthetic Biology and Drug Discovery Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Position Details Title Postdoctoral Fellow – AI in Synthetic Biology and Drug Discovery School Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering Department/Area Position Description About the Wyss:The Wyss Institute’s mission is to transform healthcare and
the environment by emulating the way nature builds. We harness the imagination of academia and the focus of industry to translate ground-breaking technologies into commercial products that solve big problems. We support research that universities, companies, and venture capital firms don’t fund because they view it as too risky. We prefer to use the word “challenging,” and we love challenges. For more information,
discover our technologies, catch up on our recent news, or watch our latest videos.About this Role: The Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University seeks outstanding postdoctoral fellow applicants to lead innovative research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, synthetic biology, and drug discovery.In addition to carrying out research, the successful candidate will be
expected to apply for fellowship funding, contribute to the writing of grants and manuscripts, participate in teaching and mentoring of lab members as needed, and otherwise contribute to overall lab operations. The applicant will be a collaborative, impact-focused problem solver who wants to be part of a dynamic team.Learn more about the innovative work led by Dr. James J. Collins here: collinslab.mit.edu What you’ll
do: Independently conduct research in the integration of artificial intelligence in synthetic biology and drug discovery Present experimental results and project updates at internal meetings, and contribute to recommending next steps for experiments. Take an active role in strategy discussions related to projects. Maintain a high level of expertise through continuous engagement with scientific literature Mentor, or
train less experienced team members or academic interns, as needed. Additional Information: We encourage candidates to apply by July 8th, 2026. Duration: This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance, business need, and continued funding to support the position. Salary and Benefits: This position is salaried and benefits eligible.
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