Postdoctoral Fellow, Neurobiology: Auditory Circuits

Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Neurobiology (Goodrich Lab)

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School Harvard Medical School

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Position Description

We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Goodrich lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The work of the Goodrich lab is focused on the development and function of auditory circuits in mice. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates who are interested in this or related fields, particularly those who may bring a new technology or perspective to bear on the work in the lab.

Successful applicants will have completed research projects into the electrophysiological properties of auditory brain-stem neurons and how those properties are established by combinations of ion channels.
The successful candidate will work with Dr. Goodrich 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in areas such as neuroscience or related fields
• >3 years of hands-on experience performing electrophysiological recording and analyzing and interpreting the data

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.

Expected Dates:

• Start date:
  
  The position is expected to start on or around October 15, 2026with 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.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./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.

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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 /guidelines .

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