Translational Neuroscience Postdoc & Microscopy Core Lead

Partner's Healthcare; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 2,100 - 3,120,000; Full time

Job summary

McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Translational Neuroscience with a dual role as Microscopy Core Manager. The fellow will investigate how stress and immune signaling affect brain cell networks using advanced imaging techniques and collaborate with Harvard Medical School.

The position involves independent research, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and leadership of the Microscopy Core, including training and budgeting for shared resources.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent in neuroscience or related field.
• Extensive microscopy expertise in TEM and/or fluorescence microscopy.
• Experience with human postmortem tissue, neuroanatomy, or transcriptomics.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to translational neuroscience research on stress and immune signaling.
• Design and execute imaging experiments (TEM, confocal, two‑photon).
• Analyze data, interpret results, and prepare manuscripts.
• Lead core operations: training, scheduling, budgeting, and user support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organization

Education

PhD/MD or equivalent in neuroscience/related field

Tools

TEM

Confocal microscopy

Two‑photon microscopy

Ultramicrotomy

Immuno‑EM

Image analysis

Job description

McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Translational Neuroscience with a dual role as Microscopy Core Manager. The fellow will investigate how stress and immune signaling affect brain cell networks using advanced imaging techniques and collaborate with Harvard Medical School.

The position involves independent research, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and leadership of the Microscopy Core, including training and budgeting for shared resources.