Postdoctoral Fellow & Microscopy Core Lead (Neuroscience)

Mass General Brigham Incorporated; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Incorporated seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow and Microscopy Core Manager at McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA, to lead translational neuroscience studies and oversee advanced imaging facilities.

The role combines independent postdoctoral research on stress, immune signaling, and NVU dynamics with leadership of the McLean Hospital Microscopy Core, including TEM, confocal, and two-photon microscopy.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD in neuroscience, cell biology, molecular biology, biomedical imaging, neuropathology, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with advanced microscopy and guiding investigators in study design, image acquisition, analysis, and interpretation.
• Preferred: TEM and/or advanced fluorescence microscopy expertise.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced microscopy techniques (TEM, confocal, two-photon) and image analysis.
• Oversee microscopy core operations, instrument access, maintenance, and user training.
• Assist investigators with study design, feasibility, budgets, and data interpretation.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and grant applications.

Skills

Microscopy

TEM

Confocal microscopy

Two-photon microscopy

Image analysis

Scientific writing

Training/mentoring

Education

PhD in neuroscience or related field

Tools

Leica SP8

TEM (REichert-Jung/JEM)

Imaging software

Job description

Mass General Brigham Incorporated seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow and Microscopy Core Manager at McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA, to lead translational neuroscience studies and oversee advanced imaging facilities.

The role combines independent postdoctoral research on stress, immune signaling, and NVU dynamics with leadership of the McLean Hospital Microscopy Core, including TEM, confocal, and two-photon microscopy.