HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Genetics at Harvard University – Cambridge, Massachusetts

The laboratory of Dr. Yankner at Harvard Medical School is seeking a
highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate the molecular genetics and neurobiology
underlying microglial and oligodendrocyte function in the context of aging, neurodegeneration,
and Alzheimer’s disease. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative research
environment focused on uncovering the cellular and molecular mechanisms driving cognitive
decline and neurodegenerative processes.

Responsibilities:
Conduct biochemical, genetic, and transcriptomic analyses of key regulators of brain aging using mouse and cerebral organoid models.
Design and perform experiments to study the roles of microglia and oligodendrocytes in
neurodegeneration and cognitive function.
Analyze high-dimensional data to identify molecular pathways and targets relevant to Alzheimer’s disease and age-related decline.
Collaborate with lab members and external researchers to advance shared projects and publications.
Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, grant proposals, and presentations.
Mentor junior researchers and assist in training lab members in experimental techniques and data analysis.

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

Expected Dates

Genetics Hire Team

Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number

of years post PhD, can be found at https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines.