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The Associate in Neurobiology (Greenberg Lab) position at Harvard University is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Admin/Clerical/Secretarial field.

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Title	Associate in Neurobiology (Greenberg Lab)
School	Harvard Medical School
Department/Area	Neurobiology
Position Description	The Greenberg lab seeks an associate that will play an active role in advancing a research program focused on developing animal models to investigate the role of neuronal activity-regulated gene expression in human brain evolution. The associate will contribute to the design and execution of experimental strategies as part of a collaborative, multi-institutional team, while also independently leading behavioral and neural data analyses. The associate will be responsible for Designing, executing, and analyzing behavioral, cognitive, physiological, and neural experiments Integrating and annotating multimodal datasets to support computational modeling and neural network training Conducting molecular biology experiments, including RT-PCR, qPCR, molecular cloning, and bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing library preparation and quality control Developing and maintaining animal models, including genotyping, perfusion, tissue processing, RNA in situ hybridization, and immunohistochemistry Designing and performing stereotactic surgeries to deliver viral constructs for targeted genetic manipulation and downstream behavioral analysis Maintaining and engineering cell-based assay systems, including cell line culture and transfection Interpreting experimental results and contributing to figure generation, manuscript preparation, and presentation of findings Our laboratory has an excellent track record in training young scientists. This position is ideal for highly organized, motivated and hard-working individuals seeking a mentored but intellectually engaged research experience with increasing ownership over experimental direction. The individual will contribute to both ongoing projects and the development of new experimental approaches. The successful candidate should have a flexible schedule, as this job will sometimes require working on weekends.
Basic Qualifications	Bachelors degree in neuroscience, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics or similar field
Additional Qualifications	Prior experience working with large animal models, including working with veterinary staff, habituation routines and protocol management Prior experience in experimental design and independent execution of research studies. Involvement in hypothesis-driven research and data interpretation.
Special Instructions	Required documents: CV Research summary of prior work. Cover letter describing your interest in the lab A NOTE with the names and contact information for two people who have agreed to serve as a reference. Please submit application documents through the ARIeS portal. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Selected candidates will be invited for in-person interviews involving a research presentation on past work. Expected Dates: Application deadline: May 31, 2026. Start date: The position is expected to start on or around June 14, 2026 with some flexibility. Duration: This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance, business need, and continued funding to support the position. 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.
Contact Information	Anna Hartmann 220 Longwood Ave Boston, MA 02115
Contact Email	anna_hartmann@hms.harvard.edu
Salary Range	$55,000 – $62,500 commensurate with experience
Minimum Number of References Required
Maximum Number of References Allowed
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