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TitleHMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Cell BiologySchoolHarvard Medical SchoolDepartment/Area***Position Description

We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Liberles lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The work of the Liberles lab is focused on mechanisms of body-brain communication. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates who are interested in these or related fields, particularly those who may have experience with molecular and genetic approaches to study neuroscience and physiology.

The successful candidate will work with Dr. Liberles 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.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. in neuroscience, physiology, molecular biology or related fields

Additional QualificationsSpecial Instructions

Required documents:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter describing your interest in the lab and initial ideas for new research directions or projects you could undertake in the lab.

• Note with names and contact information for three people who have agreed to serve as your 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 19, 2026

• Start date: The position is expected to start on or around October 1, 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.

Contact Information

Dr. Stephen Liberles & Xheni Vaqari

Contact Emailstephen_liberles@hms.harvard.edu & xheni_vaqari@hms.harvard.eduSalary 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.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter

3. Note

Optional Documents

1. Statement of Research

2. Publication