HMS Postdoctoral Fellow – Neurodegeneration and Cell Signalling (Flanagan Lab)

Laplace Expert Ltd; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Medical School, Department of Cell Biology, Cambridge, United States, is seeking a HMS Postdoctoral Fellow to study neurodegeneration and cell signalling under the Flanagan Lab. The role focuses on neuronal development, degeneration, and regeneration with relevance to Alzheimer’s disease.

The fellow will design a project, conduct molecular/cellular biology experiments, contribute to manuscripts and grants, and mentor researchers.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD in cell or molecular biology, neurobiology, neurodegeneration or a related field.
• Molecular biology, cell culture and mouse research experience are advantageous.
• Strong analytical and manuscript-writing skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and pursue a lab-aligned project under Dr. John Flanagan.
• Perform experimental molecular and cellular biology work.
• Contribute to manuscript and grant writing; prepare fellowship applications.
• Mentor and supervise other researchers in the lab.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Mouse work

Cell-surface receptor signalling

Education

PhD or MD/PhD in cell or molecular biology or neurobiology

Job description

HMS Postdoctoral Fellow – Neurodegeneration and Cell Signalling (Flanagan Lab)

Harvard University · Harvard Medical School, Department of Cell Biology

United States

About This Opportunity

Harvard University advertises HMS Postdoctoral Fellow – Neurodegeneration and Cell Signalling (Flanagan Lab), an academic opportunity focusing on Cell signalling and neuronal development, degeneration and regeneration, including Alzheimer’s disease in Cambridge.

The Flanagan laboratory in Harvard Medical School’s Department of Cell Biology studies how cell-surface receptors and their ligands govern cellular communication, particularly in the nervous system. Its research addresses neuronal development, degeneration and regeneration, with a current emphasis on Alzheimer’s disease and therapeutic translation. The fellow will design a lab-aligned project with Dr John Flanagan, undertake experimental molecular/cellular biology work, contribute to manuscript and grant writing, apply for fellowships and mentor other researchers. The appointment is salaried, benefits-eligible and initially one year, with possible extension subject to funding, performance and institutional need.

Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For:Applicants interested in developing research focused on Cell signalling and neuronal development, degeneration and regeneration, including Alzheimer’s disease are the clearest thematic audience. A strong match on topic is not a substitute for checking the actual doctorate, publication, methodological or experience requirements set by the employer. Documented qualifications and preparation include: PhD or MD/PhD in cell or molecular biology, neurobiology, neurodegeneration or a related field; molecular biology, cell culture and mouse research are advantageous.

Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable:Material practical considerations include the stated one-year appointment with potential extension duration, Full time, the currently unresolved final official application endpoint.

Overall Opportunity Assessment:This opportunity is distinguished by its focus on Cell signalling and neuronal development, degeneration and regeneration, including Alzheimer’s disease. Its documented methods and collaborations provide a concrete basis for assessing methodological fit; application and financial details should be confirmed against the institution’s vacancy or programme instructions.

Cell signalling and neuronal development, degeneration and regeneration, including Alzheimer’s disease Neuroscience

Level Postdoc

Time Commitment Full-time

Duration One-year appointment with potential extension

Field Cell signalling and neuronal development, degeneration and regeneration, including Alzheimer’s disease

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount Paid

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Requirements

Education

PhD or MD/PhD in cell or molecular biology, neurobiology, neurodegeneration or a related field; molecular biology, cell culture and mouse research are advantageous.

Experience

Technical Skills Molecular biology Cell culture Mouse work Cell-surface receptor signalling