Postdoctoral Fellows

BioTranslation Lab PositionsThe BioTranslation Lab is strongly focused on translational research: we develop materials and delivery technologies that address unmet medical needs and improve patients' lives. Based at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and affiliated with the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, we work across chemistry, materials science, biology, engineering, and medicine to advance promising technologies from fundamental design and mechanistic investigation through in vivo validation and toward clinical application. Our work is driven by a simple principle: rigorous science should ultimately create meaningful new possibilities for patients.Scientific ownership - Lead an ambitious project and shape its direction from concept through publication. A translational environment - Connect materials and delivery science with disease biology and clinically relevant questions. Exceptional collaborations - Join a diverse, international team working across multiple projects and connect with scientific and clinical communities throughout Harvard, MIT, Mass General Brigham, and the Broad Institute. Career development - Receive support for publications, conference presentations, independent fellowships, and the transition to your next career stage.Position 1 | Chemistry & Materials Science for Long-Acting TherapeuticsLead project design and execution, including the synthesis and characterization of novel materials and formulation strategies for long-acting injectable and implantable delivery systems. Potential applications include infectious-disease prevention and treatment, substance use disorder, hormonal therapy, and organ transplantation.Core qualification:Ph.D. or equivalent in chemistry, bioengineering, chemical engineering, materials science, polymer science, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field.Experience in one or more of the following would be valuable:Polymer synthesis and characterizationControlled-release formulations or long-acting drug-delivery systemsRelease kinetics, degradation, mechanical or rheological characterization, and relationships to in vivo performanceScalable and manufacturable formulation or fabrication processesIn vitro and in vivo pharmacokinetic evaluationPosition 2 | Non-Viral Delivery of Gene Therapies and Gene-Editing ToolsLead the engineering and evaluation of lipid nanoparticles, polymeric carriers, and other non-viral systems for RNA therapeutics, gene therapies, and gene-editing tools such as CRISPR/Cas systems. Projects will address delivery efficiency, tissue and cell targeting, and safety in the brain, lung, and other difficult-to-reach tissues.Core qualification:Ph.D. or equivalent in bioengineering, chemical engineering, molecular biology, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field.Experience in one or more of the following would be valuable:Non-viral delivery of nucleic acids, including mRNA, siRNA, or CRISPR/Cas componentsNanoparticle formulation and physicochemical characterizationTargeting, biodistribution, or pharmacokinetic studiesIn vitro and in vivo efficacy studies, including expression, knockdown, or editing readoutsAdapting delivery technologies to new tissues and therapeutic targetsPosition 3 | Immunology and ImmunoengineeringLead mechanistic studies defining the immunological dimensions of BTL's therapeutic platforms, including immunomodulation, neuroinflammation, and host responses to biomaterials and delivery systems. The goal is to use these insights to improve therapeutic safety and efficacy.Core qualification:Ph.D. or equivalent in immunology, microbiology, molecular or cellular biology, or a related field. Prior experience in materials science or drug delivery is welcome but not required.Experience in one or more of the following would be valuable:Immune responses to biomaterials, nanoparticles, or delivery platformsExperimental models of immunomodulation or neuroinflammationFlow cytometry, cytokine profiling, single-cell approaches, or related immunological assaysMechanistic studies that connect immune responses with therapeutic performanceClose collaboration with materials- and delivery-focused scientistsWe welcome candidates who have completed, or are nearing completion of, a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and who combine strong technical foundations with curiosity, creativity, and scientific rigor. Successful fellows take ownership of their work, bring initiative and an entrepreneurial mindset to project development, communicate clearly, and enjoy collaborating across disciplines. A strong publication record is valued, but we will consider accomplishments in the context of each candidate's opportunities, field, and career stage.Fellows are expected to develop and execute rigorous studies, communicate findings through publications and scientific presentations, contribute positively to the lab community, and pursue opportunities for increasing scientific independence.The salary for this position ranges from $70,000 to $71,750.Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.Applications submitted only through Workday will not be forwarded to the hiring manager and may not be reviewed.Remote Type: OnsiteWork Location: 60 Fenwood RoadEEO Statement: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.