HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Genetics

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard Medical School, focusing on the molecular genetics of microglial and oligodendrocyte function in neurodegeneration and aging. The successful candidate will conduct experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with researchers. A Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in a related field is required along with prior experience in molecular analyses. The position offers the opportunity to mentor junior researchers and contribute to publications in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience, molecular biology, genetics, or related fields.
• Prior experience with transcriptomic or molecular analyses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses of brain aging using mouse and organoid models.
• Design experiments on microglia and oligodendrocytes.
• Analyze data to identify molecular pathways related to Alzheimer's disease.
• Collaborate on projects and publications.
• Contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals.
• Mentor junior researchers in lab techniques.

Skills

Neurobiology

Molecular genetics

Transcriptomic analyses

Biochemical analyses

Education

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience or related field

Job description

School: Harvard Medical School

Position Description

The laboratory of Dr. Yankner at Harvard Medical School is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate the molecular genetics and neurobiology underlying microglial and oligodendrocyte function in the context of aging, neurodegeneration, and Alzheimer's disease. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative research environment focused on uncovering the cellular and molecular mechanisms driving cognitive decline and neurodegenerative processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biochemical, genetic, and transcriptomic analyses of key regulators of brain aging using mouse and cerebral organoid models.
• Design and perform experiments to study the roles of microglia and oligodendrocytes in neurodegeneration and cognitive function.
• Analyze high-dimensional data to identify molecular pathways and targets relevant to Alzheimer's disease and age-related decline.
• Collaborate with lab members and external researchers to advance shared projects and publications.
• Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, grant proposals, and presentations.
• Mentor junior researchers and assist in training lab members in experimental techniques and data analysis.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in areas such as neuroscience, molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, or a related field. Strong background in neurobiology, systems biology, or neurodegenerative disease models.
• Prior experience with transcriptomic or molecular analyses in cell culture or animal model systems.

Contact Information

Genetics Hire Team

Contact Email: [e-mail]; [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy.

Salary Range

Information regarding the postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post-PhD, can be found at https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines.