Open Postdoctoral Position

GlycoData; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits packages

Job summary

A leading research institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts is seeking qualified candidates for a postdoctoral position in the Shi Lab. The role focuses on unraveling the molecular mechanisms of brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases, emphasizing glycobiology. Applicants with backgrounds in neurobiology, immunology, and biochemistry, and a strong publication record are encouraged to apply. This position offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Background in neurobiology, glycobiology, immunology, or biochemistry.
• Experience with mouse work, surgeries, and cloning.
• Strong publication record in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the Shi Lab focused on brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Utilize advanced microscopy and multi-omics analyses.
• Participate in interdisciplinary core facilities and the scientific community.

Skills

Neurobiology

Glycobiology

Immunology

Biochemistry

Bioinformatics

Microscopy/Biological Imaging

Mouse Work

Cloning

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Confocal Microscopy

Electron Microscopy

Multi-photon Microscopy

Viral Vectors

FACS

Job description

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Posted on: October 02, 2025

Description:

Title

Title Open Postdoctoral Position

School

School Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area

Department/Area Rowland Institute at Harvard

Position Description

Applicants are now being considered for a postdoctoral position in the Shi Lab at the Rowland Institute at Harvard (https://www.rowland.harvard.edu/). Our lab’s primary focus is on uncovering the molecular mechanisms that drive brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases. We specialize in decoding glycans—complex carbohydrates that decorate our cells and permeate our brain’s extracellular environment. Despite their fundamental biological roles, glycans remain one of the most understudied components of neurobiology. We aim to change that using interdisciplinary approaches that combine advanced microscopy (confocal, electron, in vivo multi-photon), viral vectors, protein engineering, mouse models, and multi-omics analyses. understanding how glycans in brain aging and neurodegenerative disease. For further information on the lab, please visit: www.shigroup.org

We invite applications from postdoctoral candidates with backgrounds in neurobiology, glycobiology, immunology, and biochemistry. Applicants will benefit directly from the interdisciplinary core facilities at the Rowland Institute at Harvard and will be encouraged to participate in the Harvard and Boston scientific community. Harvard University postdocs are offered competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages.

Basic Qualifications

We invite applications from postdoctoral candidates with backgrounds in neurobiology, glycobiology, immunology, and biochemistry. Ideally, the candidate will have experience with mouse work, surgeries, cloning, microscopy/biological imaging, FACS , bioinformatics, and/or protein biochemistry. A strong publication record in relevant fields demonstrating these skills is highly preferred.

Keywords

Neurobiology, glycobiology, aging, neurodegeneration, disease, postdoc, harvard, rowland, biochemistry, vasculature

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