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Join the Pishesha Lab!

The Pishesha Lab is always on the lookout for enthusiastic and driven researchers to join our team. We value exceptional skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for scientific discovery. Below, you’ll find detailed information about opportunities at various levels.

Positions

Research Assistant

We are seeking a responsible, detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our dynamic team. The candidate will manage tasks such as ordering and stocking laboratory supplies and general laboratory maintenance while working closely with senior researchers on innovative nanobody-based immunotherapy projects. Ideal applicants are keen learners with excellent communication skills, adaptability to new technologies, and a collaborative mindset. This role offers comprehensive training, opportunities for co-authorship, and valuable experience for careers in science, medicine, or biotechnology. At the Pishesha Lab, we emphasize mentorship and foster an impactful, supportive research environment. For more details and to apply, please email Nova with the following:

  • A brief description of how your background aligns with the lab’s ongoing projects.

  • Your CV.

Postdoctoral Fellows

We are currently seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join our team. If you are interested, please email Nova with the following:

  • A brief description of your general research interests and the type of work you’d like to pursue in the lab.

  • Your CV.

  • Contact information for three references.

PhD Students

We are currently seeking 1-2 PhD students to join our team. The lab currently participates in the Immunology graduate program but welcomes students from other Harvard Medical School-affiliated programs (e.g., BBS, ChemBio, Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology/HST, and others).

 

If you are interested in joining the lab, please email Nova to discuss:

  • Your current research interests and goals as well as how your background aligns with the lab’s ongoing projects.

  • Your CV.

 

Opportunities include rotation projects, thesis work (direct or jointly mentored), and informal discussions about your academic journey.

Master's Students

We are currently seeking 2–4 master’s students to join our team. Over the years, Nova and the lab have hosted 10+ master’s student theses from institutions such as Leiden University, Utrecht University, Radboud University, Freie Universität Berlin, and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. If you are an international student, please plan ahead, as visa processing can take 3–6 months. We also welcome students from Harvard programs, including the Master of Medical Sciences in Immunology.

 

If you are interested in joining the lab, please email Nova to discuss:

  • Your current research interests and goals, as well as how your background aligns with the lab’s ongoing projects.

  • Your CV.

Undergraduate Students

Over the years, Nova and the lab have trained 10+ undergraduate student researchers from institutions such as Harvard University, MIT, Peking University, and Kenyon College, providing opportunities for both academic-year and summer research experiences. If you are an international student, please plan ahead, as visa processing can take 3–6 months. If you are interested in joining the lab, please email Nova with your current research interests and goals as well as your CV. We welcome enthusiastic undergraduates eager to gain hands-on research experience!

Division of Immunology

Boston Children's Hospital

10th floor, Karp Family Research Building

Harvard Medical School

1 Blackfan Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA

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