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Title	Postdoctoral Fellow in Neurobiology (Gu Lab)
School	Harvard Medical School
Department/Area	Neurobiology
Position Description	We invite applicants for a training grant support-postdoctoral fellow position in Gu lab at Harvard Medical School and Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Boston Massachusetts. The work of the Gu lab is focused on understanding the cellular and physiological mechanisms underlying the unique neurovascular interactions including the blood-brain barrier and neurovascular coupling, and harnessing these discoveries for therapeutics. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates who are interested in these or related fields, particularly those who may bring a new technology or perspective to bear on the work in the lab. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Gu to develop a mentored 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, and participate in discussions and present results to Dr. Gu and other members of the lab on a regular basis. Additionally, postdocs will prepare presentations or posters to discuss results in department-wide seminars and at scientific conferences or workshops
Basic Qualifications	Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in neurobiology or related fields
Additional Qualifications	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.
Special Instructions	Required documents: CV Research summary of PhD work. Cover letter describing your interest in the lab and initial ideas for new research directions or projects you could undertake 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 August 1, 2026. Selected candidates will be invited for in-person interviews involving a research presentation on past work. Expected Dates: Application deadline: July 31, 2026. Start date: The position is expected to start in late summer 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. 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.
Contact Information	Chenghua Gu, PhD
Contact Email	chenghua_gu@hms.harvard.edu
Salary Range	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.
Minimum Number of References Required	2
Maximum Number of References Allowed
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