Explore a Research Career at Harvard University

Harvard's commitment to excellence in research is unparalleled. Across our various faculties, leading researchers collaborate to advance knowledge across an array of disciplines. Partnering with our world-class faculty and investigators are a variety of research assistants, who share in our investigations.

Our Opportunities:

The breadth of scientific research occurring at Harvard offers considerable opportunities for undergraduate and graduate science majors within a number of areas. Individuals come to us with a variety of previous lab exposure -- a senior thesis, summer internship or extensive independent study. Harvard offers excellent opportunities for individuals considering future work in graduate or professional school.

Harvard Medical School is one of the world's preeminent institutions in medical education and research. Opportunities exist from working on the Gene Therapy Initiative, exploring the frontier of chemical genetics, to studying the most effective agents counteracting bioterrorism. Previous lab experience with one or more of the following techniques is preferred: reagents, media, PCR, electrophoresis, blotting, tissue/cell culture, DNA, protein work in a biochemistry or molecular biology environment.

The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences has approximately 30 faculty actively engaged in innovative research, discovery and training in modern biology. Our research covers a wide range of areas including studies in Biophysics, Structural Biology, Molecular Evolution and working in the Genomics Research Center. General research techniques used here include: cloning, tissue/cell culture, various molecular techniques, device fabrication, microfabrication, lithography, tunneling or electron microscopy, and mass spectrometry.

Harvard School of Public Health has approximately 362 faculty, 600 researchers and occasional instructors and approximately 800 staff to provide administrative support. From advancing scientific discovery to training national and international leaders, the School of Public Health has been at the forefront of efforts to benefit the health of populations worldwide. Join us on cutting edge investigations in areas that include AIDS research, cardiovascular disease prevention and radiation science and environmental health. General lab techniques as well as data management and quantitative analysis skills are preferred.