Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard · 11 hours ago
Postdoctoral Associate - Neurobiology and Therapeutics of Psychiatric Disorders
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$70K/yr - $93K/yr
0+ years expThe Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is seeking outstanding postdoctoral scholars to join a research group focused on the neurobiological mechanisms of psychiatric disorders. The successful candidate will engage in fundamental and translational research, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to investigate risk genes for schizophrenia and bipolar disorders.
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Responsibilities
Formulate hypotheses, design and execute experiments, interpret data, and write and publish original papers
Collaborate with systems neuroscientists conducting imaging, electrophysiology and behavioral studies
Work closely with other Therapeutics groups at the Stanley Center
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in neuroscience or related field
0-1+ years of post graduate experience
Completion of at least one research project as evidenced by one or more first author research articles published or accepted in a well-recognized, peer-reviewed journal
Experience working with rodent models, particularly involving injections, behavioral assays, surgeries and brain histology
Expertise with basic laboratory methods of molecular cell biology and imaging
Strong initiative to drive one's own experimental research
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently and to interact with others
Preferred
Experience with bulk and single-nucleus RNA-seq analysis, brain dissection, cDNA library preparation, transcriptomics data analysis is strongly preferred
Additional experience with optical imaging (fiber photometry, miniscope), electrophysiology, circuit perturbation techniques (optogenetics and chemogenetics) is plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability insurance
A 401(k) retirement plan
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
At least 13 paid holidays
Winter closure
Paid time off
Parental and family care leave
An employee assistance program
Among other Broad benefits
Company
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
The Broad Institute brings together a diverse group of individuals from across its partner institutions — undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, professional scientists, administrative professionals, and academic faculty.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$283.25MKey Investors
MacArthur FoundationAlzheimer's Foundation of AmericaMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2025-11-18Grant· $100M
2020-08-11Grant
2019-09-09Grant· $0.75M
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Anne Carpenter
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