Open Position

Join Our Team

Overview

The NOVA Lab (Nanoplatforms for Optical Versatile Applications) at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School is seeking motivated researchers at multiple levels, including:

• Postdoctoral Fellows

• Research Assistants (RAs)

• Research Interns (Undergraduate or Master's level)

We welcome applications from individuals passionate about nanomedicine, optical bioimaging, materials science, and plasmonic sensors who are interested in contributing to high-impact translational research.

Why Join NOVA Lab?

• Conduct innovative research at the intersection of nanotechnology, bioimaging, and theranostics

• Work with cutting-edge tools for plasmonic sensing, drug delivery, optical imaging, animal models, and nanomaterial design

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across imaging, biology, chemistry, and clinical medicine

• Receive strong mentorship and opportunities to develop your scientific career (e.g., publications, grant writing, conference presentations)

• Flexible position types and start dates (on-site preferred)

Key Responsibilities

Depending on position level and background, responsibilities may include:

• Designing and synthesizing polymer-based carriers or lipid nanoparticles

• Performing in vitro and/or in vivo studies for drug delivery and imaging

• Developing or optimizing fluorescence imaging or plasmonic sensing techniques

• Data analysis, figure generation, and manuscript preparation

• Supporting lab operations and mentoring junior members

Eligibility & Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have:

• Background in one or more areas: organic chemistry, materials science, polymer science, biomedical engineering, optical imaging, or related fields

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently

• Experience in lipid nanoparticle formulation or theranostic applications is a plus

• For postdoctoral applicants: PhD required; for RAs or interns: relevant undergraduate/graduate experience

How to Apply

Please email the following materials as a single PDF to hkang7@mgh.harvard.edu or skashiwagi@mgh.harvard.edu with the subject line: “Research Position Application – NOVA Lab”

• CV

• A brief (1-page max) statement describing your research interests and how they align with NOVA Lab

• Your availability (preferred start date and time commitment)

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.