Faculty Positions

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL HARVARD STEM CELL INSTITUTE is recruiting faculty in Mesenchymal Stem Cell Biology for a newly created, multi-disciplinary Center for Regenerative Medicine (CRM) in conjunction with the Orthopedic Department.

The successful candidate will also be a member of the new Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) and faculty member of Harvard Medical School. One Assistant Professor level position is available specifically focused on the basic understanding and manipulation of mammalian mesenchymal stem cells.

The goal of the CRM is to provide detailed analyses of tissue development for the purpose of modeling disease states and creating practical methods of tissue regeneration, replacement or repair. It incorporates developmental biology, ES and adult stem cell biology, bioengineering, imaging and computational expertise to understand the complex relationships of primitive cells with their microenvironment. The Orthopedic Department research program emphasizes the biology of skeletal tissues with a focus on osteolysis, osteoarthritis, bone defects and healing, and bone tumors. This combined recruitment prioritizes basic cell biologic investigation as a base for translation into practical applications in human disease. The centers participate fully in the larger Harvard University-wide stem cell musculoskeletal research efforts and graduate programs; the prospective laboratory is in new space on the MGH main campus. The HSCI is a major new university-wide, interdisciplinary endeavor with resources to speed progress in the field.

We are seeking Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. scientists with a history of innovative, interactive research.

Candidates should send a letter of interest including research plans, c.v. and 3 letters of support to:

Dr. David Scadden, c/o Chris Shambaugh: cpasker@partners.org
and
Dr. Harry Rubash: hrubash@partners.org.