Postdoc: Neurodegeneration & Cell Signalling — Benefits

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

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.