Looking for a postdoctoral job with a potential to grow into a faculty position at Harvard? Email Dr. Yi-Fen Yen (yyen1@mgh.harvard.edu) today to discuss.

We are developing hyperpolarized metabolic research, from cell work to in-vivo animal and human imaging studies at the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging in Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Harvard Medical School. The Martinos Center offers one of the best biomedical imaging research environment, including 11 MR scanners/spectrometers, 2 PET-MR human scanners, 1 PET-MR animal scanner, state-of-the-art cell culture facility, optical imaging facility, core service for histology, staining, and mass spectrometry, radiochemistry lab, and cGMP Production facility, in a space of approximately 85,000 square feet in Boston, Massachusetts. 

Much of the current focus is on cancer metabolism and exploring novel hyperpolarized contrast agents to sensitize cancer-altered enzyme activities that can lead to new biomarkers for early detection of treatment effects in animal models. We envision an expansion to brain metabolism, taking advantage of the long history and strength of neuroimaging research at the Martinos Center, to explore age-related metabolic changes and their relationships to early onset of Alzheimer’s Disease and common comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, and elevated cholesterol. 

We are recruiting a PhD in biochemistry, synthetic chemistry, physical chemistry, biology, cGMP process, or d-DNP contrast agent development or related field, specialized in metabolism and passionate about working in a multi-disciplinary team to discover novel metabolic biomarkers in cells and translate to metabolic imaging markers using hyperpolarized technology. Candidates with training and experience in metabolic research are encouraged to apply. Experience related to hyperpolarized metabolic imaging and/or cell work is a plus but not required. We offer friendly and fast-paced research environment, superb training, mentorship, and career coaching. The opportunity for career growth in this new program at Harvard is enormous. 

The position is full-time with benefits and available starting immediately. A two-year commitment is required. MGH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.