Postdoctoral Position
Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
A Postdoctoral position is available for a Molecular biologist in the
Biomaterials/Bioengineering Laboratory of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Our laboratory is focused on investigating the consequences of macrophage
interactions with materials used for implants and tissue engineering. The
role of particulate materials in stimulating macrophages and leading to bone
loss (osteolysis) around total joint replacements is well established. In
our laboratory, we use various cellular, molecular, genomic as well as
engineering tools to study this macrophage interaction with materials using
already developed in-vitro and in-vivo models. We also study the
cellular response to materials in clinical patients. In other studies, we
are evaluating various drug treatments to control and reverse peri-implant bone
loss.
Pro-active candidates will have excellent opportunities for collaborations with
other basic scientists and clinicians in the department and within the Harvard
Community.
Candidates with a background in molecular biology, biochemistry and wishing to
pursue basic science research with a strong clinical connection are encouraged
to apply. Please send a CV, and reprints of recent publications.
Address Correspondence to:
Arun S. Shanbhag, PhD
Harry E. Rubash, MD
Biomaterials Laboratory
Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
GRJ 1115, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
Tel: (617) 724-1923
Fax: (617) 726-3883
shanbhag@helix.mgh.harvard.edu