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Boston College IntroductionFounded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.Job DescriptionPostdoctoral Research FellowThe William F. Connell School of Nursing at Boston College invites applications for the position of a full-time (1.0 FTE) post-doctoral researcher in the broad areas of mucosal immunology, human milk biology, and microbiome science, beginning in June/July 2024. This position will provide the selected candidate with an opportunity to further develop a research agenda focused on clinical factors, microbial interventions, and immune health during early life. The individual will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary and interinstitutional team. The experience gained during this post-doctoral position will help prepare the candidate for a successful academic career.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSReview of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, but no later than May 1, 2024. Applications should include:A curriculum vitaeA cover letter describing the candidate’s goals for the post-doc positionA brief research statementBoston College offers competitive salaries and benefits, a collegial environment, and outstanding students and faculty. We seek individuals with openness to diverse intellectual interests and an appreciation for Boston College’s Jesuit and liberal arts traditions.RequirementsWe are seeking candidates who have their Ph.D. in biology, immunology, or a health-related science. Well-qualified candidates will also desire an academic career in health-related sciences, demonstrate research productivity, and actively participate in the Boston College and William F. Connell School of Nursing community.Competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience.RequirementsRequirementsWe are seeking candidates who have their Ph.D. in biology, immunology, or a health-related science. Well-qualified candidates will also desire an academic career in health-related sciences, demonstrate research productivity, and actively participate in the Boston College and William F. Connell School of Nursing community.Competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience.Closing StatementBoston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
Tuition remission for Employees
Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Low-Cost Life Insurance
Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
Paid Holidays Annually
Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/diversity .Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination .
