Alzheimer’s Disease Research Fellow - Postbaccalaureate

Howard University College of Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Howard University invites applications for a full-time Postbaccalaureate Research Fellow in Washington, DC, focusing on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The position supports hands-on experiments, data collection, and collaboration with mentors across labs.

The role is ideal for recent graduates seeking research experience, offering mentorship, training opportunities, and a path toward publications, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and recent graduate status.
• Strong academic record with minimum GPA 3.2.
• Interest in pursuing a research-focused career in ADRD.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments to investigate ADRD mechanisms and treatment strategies.
• Maintain detailed records of procedures and results.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data using statistical methods.
• Contribute to preparation of research presentations and manuscripts.
• Assist with lab maintenance and safety compliance.

Skills

Data analysis capabilities

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Collaborative work

Ethical research practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/neuroscience/psych/biomedical sciences

Graduated within the past 2 years

Minimum GPA 3.2

Tools

Analytical software

Job description

Howard University invites applications for a full-time Postbaccalaureate Research Fellow in Washington, DC, focusing on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The position supports hands-on experiments, data collection, and collaboration with mentors across labs.

The role is ideal for recent graduates seeking research experience, offering mentorship, training opportunities, and a path toward publications, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.