Postdoctoral Fellow in Neurobiology (Goodrich Lab) in Cambridge, Massachusetts at Harvard University

We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Goodrich lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The work of the Goodrich lab is focused on the development and function of auditory circuits in mice. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates who are interested in this or related fields, particularly those who may bring a new technology or perspective to bear on the work in the lab. Successful applicants will have completed research projects into the electrophysiological properties of auditory brain-stem neurons and how those properties are established by combinations of ion channels.

The successful candidate will work with Dr. Goodrich to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab’s research focus. In addition to carrying out bench research, the successful candidate will be expected to apply for fellowship funding, contribute to the writing of grants and manuscripts, participate in teaching and mentoring of lab members as needed, and otherwise contribute to overall lab operations and collaborative environment.

If visa sponsorship is needed, Harvard retains the discretion to determine which visa status is appropriate and whether a visa sponsorship application will ultimately be submitted, including payment of any applicable fees.

Required documents:

Please submit application documents through the ARIeS portal. Applications will be considered August 1, 2026. Selected candidates will be invited for in-person interviews involving a research presentation on past work.

Expected Dates:

Salary and Benefits:

This position is salaried and benefits eligible. Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post PhD, and benefits can be found at https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines.

With this appointment, you are represented by the Harvard Academic Workers (HAW) – UAW for purposes of collective bargaining and matters affecting your compensation and working conditions.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy.

Lisa Goodrich, PhD

This position is salaried and benefits-eligible. Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post-PhD, and benefits can be found at https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines.