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Postdoctoral Fellow in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology

Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140


Postdoctoral Fellow in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology

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Postdoctoral Fellow in Organismic and Evolutionary BiologySchool:

Faculty of Arts and SciencesDepartment/Area:

Organismic and Evolutionary BiologyPosition Description:

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of George Lauder, in the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University starting Jan. 1, 2025. The Lauder Lab aims to use robotic systems to understand the dynamics of aquatic locomotion, and to study the locomotion of live fish as the basis for designing robotic systems.The opening is for a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in all of the following areas:The design and control of robotic systems, especially those based on fish.The analysis of fish locomotor dynamics including measurement of kinematics and force generation during locomotion.Care and maintenance of live fishes in a laboratory environment.The postdoc will be based at the Museum of Comparative Zoology Laboratories of Harvard University and have access to all the resources available through the Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Department. The position is available for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year, and will include a competitive salary and full benefits.Interested candidates

please contact George Lauder at

glauder@oeb.harvard.edu . Applications should include: a cover letter, a brief description of past research accomplishments and future research goals, CV, and contact information for three references.Basic Qualifications:

Ph.D. in mechanical engineering awarded prior to Jan. 1, 2025.Additional Qualifications:

A successful applicant will have some of the following:Experience in giving scientific presentations at national and/or international meetings.Creativity and independence.Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.Special Instructions:

Application review will begin on Sept. 30, 2024.Contact Information:

Contact Dr. George Lauder at

glauder@oeb.harvard.edu

with questions regarding the position or the application process.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

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