Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard Medical School | Neurobiology
The Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neurobiology opportunity at the Harvard Medical School offers an exciting chance for recent PhD graduates to contribute to groundbreaking neuroscience research. Based in Boston, the Bean lab focuses on drug discovery and ion channel pharmacology to develop treatments for neurological disorders such as Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, and chronic pain. This role provides hands-on experience in electrophysiological techniques, collaborative research, and innovative drug development.
Fellowship Details:
- Role: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neurobiology (Bean Lab)
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- School: Harvard Medical School
- Department/Area: Neurobiology
About Harvard Medical School:
Harvard Medical School is one of the world’s leading academic institutions dedicated to advancing medical education, research, and innovation. Located in Boston, the school is renowned for its groundbreaking research in biomedical sciences and its collaborative environment that supports scientists and clinicians in addressing complex global health challenges.
Fellowship Description:
The Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard Medical School in Boston focuses on neuroscience research and early-stage drug discovery in ion channel pharmacology. This neuroscience postdoctoral fellowship in the Bean lab involves electrophysiological studies using patch clamp techniques to analyze ion channel function and interactions with novel compounds aimed at treating neurological disorders such as Epilepsy and Multiple Sclerosis. The role also includes electrophysiology research, data analysis, collaboration with medicinal chemists, and contributions to grant writing and publications, making it a valuable opportunity among Harvard University jobs and advanced MD fellowship research pathways.
Qualifications:
- M.D in Neuroscience, with expertise in cellular neurophysiology or related fields.
- Experience in patch clamp-based electrophysiological recording from native neurons.
- Expertise in programming with Python and R.
- Experience with programming for automated data pipelines involving large data collections.
- Expertise with mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct electrophysiological research using patch clamp recording techniques
- Develop data management software for managing and analyzing electrophysiological datasets.
- Collaborate with medicinal chemists to design new compounds using structure-activity relationships.
- Apply for fellowship funding and contribute to grant development, including potential MD fellowship research pathways.
- Contribute to scientific manuscripts and research publications.
- Participate in teaching and mentoring laboratory members.
- Support collaborative research and laboratory operations
Application Process:
Required documents include:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research summary of PhD work
- Cover letter describing interest in the lab and ideas for new research directions or projects
- A note with names and contact information for three references
Applications must be submitted through the ARIeS portal. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, and selected candidates are invited for in-person interviews including a research presentation. References are requested during the final stages of the selection process.
Expected Dates:
- Start Date: Spring/Summer 2026 (flexible)
- Duration: One-year term from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension depending on performance, institutional needs, and funding availability.
