Postdoctoral Fellow Engert Lab

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The Engert lab is accepting postdoctoral scholar applications for research in larval zebrafish neuroscience. The general goal of our laboratory is the development of the larval zebrafish as a model system for the comprehensive identification and examination of neural circuits controlling various aspects of natural behavior. See our lab web page (
https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./research
) for more information about our publications and research interests.

Candidate must hold a PhD in Biophysics or Neuroscience, or related field, or have completed all requirements for the PhD by the anticipated start date.

Ideal applicants will typically have demonstrated interest in and experience relevant to the field of neuroscience, broadly defined.

Letters of recommendation are not required at the time of application; however, letters will be collected for finalists. Candidates should submit with their application contact information for two to three references from experts at the ladder faculty ranks or highly accomplished senior researchers from corporations or research institutes.

Please include the following items as part of your application:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Summary of research experience and interests.
• Name and contact information for 3 references.

Professor Florian Engert
Biological Laboratories
16 Divinity Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138

Camila Ossa (Administrator)

Starting Salary for this position is anticipated to be $67,600 to $80,000. Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

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