Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Neurosurgery

Massachusetts General Hospital; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative laboratory is seeking motivated postdoctoral researchers to advance groundbreaking therapies for Parkinson's disease. This role involves conducting cutting-edge research in stem cell biology and gene editing, contributing to clinical trials and developing novel cell therapies. Join a dynamic team focused on improving patient outcomes and advancing the field of neuroscience. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of medical research in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD in neuroscience, stem cell biology, gene editing, or related fields.
• Demonstrated scholarly achievement through relevant publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in regenerative cell therapy for Parkinson's disease.
• Develop next-generation cell production methods and novel therapies.

Skills

Stem cell culture

Neuron differentiation

Neurodegenerative disease animal models

Neural circuit analysis

Optogenetics

Gene editing

Molecular biology

Immunology

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Neuroscience

MD in Clinical Medicine

Job description

Application Process:

Please send your CV to Dr. Bin Song at [e-mail] or Dr. Jeffrey Schweitzer at [e-mail].

The George A. "Doc" Lopez, MD, Laboratory for Regenerative Cell Therapy (Lopez Lab) in the Department of Neurosurgery at Mass General Hospital (MGH) is seeking motivated candidates to join as postdoctoral researchers.

About the Laboratory

In 2018, the Department of Neurosurgery at MGH and the Laboratory of Molecular Neurobiology at McLean Hospital, both affiliated with Harvard Medical School, completed the world's first FDA-approved autologous hiPSC-derived dopamine precursor cell implantation for Parkinson's disease (N Engl J Med. 2020; 382:20 1926-1932). In 2023, the Lopez Lab was established to support ongoing and future clinical trials of cell therapy for Parkinson's disease (NCT06687837), develop next-generation cell production methods, and create novel cell therapies. The lab also investigates disease mechanisms to develop new therapies, focusing on translational applications for Parkinson's and related neurodegenerative diseases. It includes a GMP facility for clinical-grade cell production and a neurobiology lab for preclinical research.

Leadership

The lab is jointly directed by Scientific Director Dr. Bin Song, MD, PhD, and Clinical Director Dr. Jeffrey Schweitzer, MD, PhD, both from the Departments of Neurosurgery at Mass General Brigham and Harvard Medical School.

Candidate Qualifications

We are recruiting for a postdoctoral fellow with a PhD or MD in neuroscience, stem cell biology, gene editing, immunology, or related fields. Candidates should demonstrate scholarly achievement through relevant publications and have a background in clinical medicine or other biological/medical areas.

Highly Valued Qualifications

• Experience in stem cell culture and neuron differentiation
• Experience with neurodegenerative disease animal models, neural circuit analysis, optogenetics, chemical genetics, or electrophysiology
• Experience in gene editing and molecular biology
• Immunology expertise
• Teamwork and strong communication skills

Application Process

Please send your CV to Dr. Bin Song at [e-mail] or Dr. Jeffrey Schweitzer at [e-mail].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, or other protected statuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process.