Postdoctoral Fellow — Gut-Brain & Microbiome Neuroscience

UMass Chan Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkema Laboratory at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow in gut-brain communication. The position focuses on how neuromodulators, microbiota, and microbial signals influence neural function and behavior using C.

elegans and related approaches. The successful candidate will develop an independent research direction, collaborate across disciplines, and participate in manuscript and grant writing with access to advanced imaging and computational

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in neurobiology, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, metabolism, bioinformatics, or a related field.
• Peer-reviewed publications.
• Previous experience with C. elegans is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research direction within gut-brain projects.
• Collaborate with lab members and contribute to ongoing studies.
• Participate in manuscript and grant writing; receive mentorship in grant submissions.

Skills

Strong experimental skills

Analytical thinking

Scientific writing

Team collaboration

Independent research

Education

PhD in neurobiology or related field

Job description

Alkema Laboratory at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow in gut-brain communication. The position focuses on how neuromodulators, microbiota, and microbial signals influence neural function and behavior using C.

elegans and related approaches. The successful candidate will develop an independent research direction, collaborate across disciplines, and participate in manuscript and grant writing with access to advanced imaging and computational