Discovery Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuroscience
$57,800–$107,300 year
On-siteCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Design and execute an independent, hypothesis-driven research program mapping early neuronal TDP-43 interaction networks in ALS and Alzheimer's disease. Develop and apply human iPSC-derived neuron–glia systems while utilizing genomics, proteomics, and transcriptomics approaches to analyze and integrate multi-omics datasets. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across research units and communicate findings through presentations and peer-reviewed publications. This full-time training position of up to three years begins October 1, 2026, in Cambridge, MA, with a starting salary of $87,000 USD. Fellows benefit from guidance from scientific leaders, access to advanced technologies, and opportunities to present research and publish in leading journals.
Required Qualifications
- PhD (or equivalent) in neuroscience, biology, or related discipline (completed prior to fellowship start date)
- Demonstrated record of scientific achievement (publications, presentations, patents, or equivalent)
- Strong expertise in neurobiology, molecular and cell biology, or biochemistry
- Strong commitment to learning, innovation, and professional development
- Experience with human iPSC-derived neuronal or glial models
- Experience in confocal microscopy and high-content imaging and analysis
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex proteomics datasets
- PhD conferred in 2026 only
Desired Qualifications
- Expertise in TDP-43 or apolipoprotein E biology and mechanisms of neurodegeneration
- Experience with protein interactome mapping (Halo μMapping) or chemo-proteomics
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