Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Nutrition and Neurology

Myana; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 71,750; Full time

Job summary

Myana seeks a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Nutrition and Neurology to accelerate discovery in brain health through nutritional metabolism research at the McCance Center for Brain Health, Neurology department. Work spans dietary data, biospecimens, neuroimaging, and brain aging mechanisms.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree with human investigation publications and a track record in brain health research.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in nutrition, neuroscience, nutritional epidemiology, neurology, or related field with human investigation experience.
• Proven record of peer‑reviewed publications and ongoing research in nutritional metabolism and brain health.
• Assets: experience in brain aging, Alzheimer's or cerebrovascular diseases; independence in longitudinal analysis.

Responsibilities

• Data-driven research using dietary data, biospecimens, neuroimaging, and post-mortem tissue to link diet and brain health.
• Longitudinal and statistical analysis with disease incidence modeling and dimension reduction.
• Prepare technical reports, manuscripts, and contribute to grant proposals with preliminary findings.

Skills

Doctoral-level training

Research and publication productivity

Brain aging / neurodegeneration

Education

Doctoral degree in nutrition or neuroscience

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Nutrition and Neurology to accelerate scientific discovery in brain health through nutritional metabolism research. The Brain Nutrition Lab, led by Dr. Gene Bowman and part of the McCance Center for Brain Health in the Department of Neurology, is committed to maximizing brain health and preventing age‑related brain diseases by investigating the impact of nutrition and metabolism on cognition and Alzheimer's disease pathology.

To apply for this position, please email your CV and cover letter directly to Dr. Gene Bowman, [e-mail]. Please do not apply through the MGH Careers link.

Key Responsibilities

• Data-driven research: Utilize rich datasets including dietary and lifestyle factors, biospecimens (blood, CSF), neuroimaging biomarkers, and post-mortem brain tissue to uncover mechanisms linking diet and metabolism to brain health.
• Longitudinal and statistical analysis: Acquire skills in conducting biomarker guided longitudinal analyses of brain health outcomes using advanced methods including disease incidence modeling and dimension reduction on exposure/outcome measures in nutritional neuroscience.
• Scientific communication: Prepare technical reports and manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals and contribute to grant proposals with robust preliminary findings to compete for federal, foundation, and industry funding.

Required Skills & Experience

• Doctoral-level training (PhD, MD, ScD, ND or equivalent) in nutrition, neuroscience, nutritional epidemiology, neuroepidemiology, neurology, or nutritional biochemistry/biology, including human investigation experience as evidenced by publications.
• Evidence of research and publication productivity in peer‑reviewed settings, and an aspiration to advance original research on nutritional metabolism impacting cognition and overall brain health.
• Valuable assets: Experience in research on brain aging, Alzheimer's or cerebrovascular diseases; independence in longitudinal statistical analysis; success in participant recruitment; and early funding accomplishments.

Education

• Doctoral degree in relevant areas (nutritional epidemiology, medicine, nutritional biochemistry/biology), with demonstrated research output in human investigations.

Application Details

Interested candidates can learn more and apply online via MGH Careers.

Additional Job Details

The compensation range for this role is between $70,000-$71,750.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.