venom gene families PostDoc positions and fellowships

This postdoctoral fellowship in the Holford Laboratory at Harvard University focuses on developing novel molluscan cell lines and organoid systems to study cephalopod and conoidean venom glands and venom gene families. The fellow will establish long-term molluscan cell culture, optimize culture media, apply molecular and genomic techniques, utilize gene-editing approaches, and conduct imaging, transcriptomic, proteomic, and functional analyses. Collaboration across biology, engineering, and translational research is expected, along with mentoring graduate students and preparing manuscripts and grant applications.

This PhD position at KU Leuven aims to develop a dynamic life cycle costing methodology for renovating multi‑family housing, integrating building valuation and income streams to support robust investment and policy decisions under cost, energy price, and climate uncertainties. The candidate will work under Prof. Delphine Ramon, contribute to methodological advances, and collaborate with policymakers, financial institutions, and building professionals.

Two fully funded PhD positions at the University of Twente investigating how grief is transmitted between family members after the death of a loved one. The research uses intensive longitudinal survey methods and focuses on parent-child and parent-parent dyads. Candidates should have a background in clinical psychology and strong quantitative research skills.

This NIHR ARC South West funded PhD studentship at the University of Plymouth examines how poverty-aware practice and poverty proofing are implemented in children and family services, identifying barriers, facilitators, and organisational influences to develop training materials and implementation guidance that reduce health inequalities.

The Holford Laboratory at Harvard University seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to pioneer the development of novel molluscan cell lines and organoid systems for marine invertebrate biology, environmental adaptation, and biotechnology applications. The fellow will establish long-term molluscan cell culture, derive organoids from tissues and stem cells, and formulate specialized culture media. Using molecular, cellular, genomic, and gene-editing techniques, the fellow will characterize cell identity, differentiation, and function, while conducting imaging, transcriptomic, proteomic, and functional analyses. The role also involves collaboration across biology, engineering, and translational teams, mentoring graduate students and junior staff, and preparing manuscripts, presentations, and grant applications focused on cephalopod and conoidean venom glands and venom gene families.

The Postdoctoral Researcher position in Mitochondrial Structural Biology at Karolinska Institutet focuses on investigating the molecular mechanisms of mitochondrial gene expression, including mitochondrial translation, using cryo-EM, structural biology, and molecular biology approaches. The successful candidate will join Prof. Joanna Rorbach’s interdisciplinary team to study how mitochondrial proteins regulate gene expression and contribute to mitochondrial disease, employing detailed molecular and structural techniques to uncover new insights into protein function and pathophysiology. The role offers access to state-of-the-art facilities in Biomedicum, Solna, and a collaborative, English‑speaking research environment at one of the world’s leading medical universities.

The Bayer lab at NYU Biology seeks a postdoctoral associate to study how sensory information affects animal behavior at genetic, neural circuit, and behavioral levels. The position requires a PhD in neuroscience or related fields and offers a salary of $62,500-70,000 annually with onsite work in New York.

This PhD position at the University of Lausanne’s Institute of Sport Sciences (ISSUL) focuses on myopathy and the development of therapeutic strategies, including molecular mechanisms, gene editing, drug interventions, and physical activity approaches. The successful candidate will conduct innovative research in collaboration with Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), contribute to publications and conference presentations, assist in teaching at bachelor and master levels, and carry out administrative and laboratory duties. The role is fully funded with a salary according to the FNS doctoral scale plus a monthly allowance, and offers a multicultural academic environment with opportunities for professional development.

This PhD position at the University of Lausanne’s Institute of Sport Sciences (ISSUL) focuses on researching myopathy and developing therapeutic strategies, including molecular mechanisms, gene editing, drug interventions, and physical activity approaches. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Nadège Zanou and co‑supervision of Alex Vicino, contributing to collaborative projects with the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV). The role combines laboratory work, dissertation writing, teaching assistance at bachelor and master levels, and administrative duties, with 80% of time dedicated to the FSRMM‑funded research project. A competitive salary based on the FNS doctoral scale plus a monthly allowance is offered, and the appointment starts 1 September 2026 for an initial one‑year contract renewable up to four years.

This postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Pathology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine invites candidates to work on histidine‑rich carriers delivering doxorubicin siRNA and tumor‑suppressor plasmids to combat breast cancer. The role involves designing, testing, and optimizing non‑viral gene‑delivery systems in mouse models, requiring a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and preferably experience in pharmacology, chemistry, molecular biology, and animal handling.

This PhD position at the University of Lausanne’s Institute of Sport Sciences (ISSUL) focuses on myopathy and the development of therapeutic strategies, including molecular mechanisms, gene editing, drug, and physical activity approaches. The candidate will conduct research in collaboration with CHUV, contribute to publications, present at conferences, assist in teaching, and carry out laboratory duties. The role is fully funded with a competitive salary and monthly allowance, starting September 2026.

The Post-Doctoral Associate position at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities involves conducting and analyzing complex experiments focused on genome editing of human cells, assessing the functionality of modified cells, and performing FACS panel analysis of gene-edited cells. The role also includes designing and overseeing new experimental plans, developing novel methods for cell engineering, and contributing to grant writing and experimental design for funding proposals. Routine laboratory maintenance, materials acquisition, and supervision of undergraduate research assistants and technical personnel are additional responsibilities. The position is full-time, on-site, and offers a competitive salary starting at $67,000, adjusted based on qualifications and experience.

This PhD project at UCD focuses on improving rAAV safety through glycoengineering to reduce immunogenic responses in gene therapy. The research combines enzyme catalysis, molecular biology, and cell culture to engineer non-immunogenic glycans on rAAV capsids.