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AspectNeuroscience Postdoctoral PositionsNeuroscience Research Scientist
Required CredentialsPhD in Neuroscience or related fieldMaster's or PhD in Neuroscience or related field
Work EnvironmentAcademic labs, universities, research institutionsResearch labs, industry, biotech companies
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily academia and research institutionsIndustry, biotech, pharmaceutical companies
Common Search & Comparison IntentExploring early-career research roles in neuroscienceLooking for advanced research roles in industry or academia

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Infographic showing various Neuroscience Postdoctoral Positions job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,022 per year, or $28.4 per hour.

Postdoctoral Fellow: Rubin Lab: brain aging project

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA • On-site

$54K - $73K/yr

Full-time

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Title
Postdoctoral Fellow: Rubin Lab: brain aging project
School
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area
Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology Department
Position Description
Postdoctoral Fellows: Rubin Lab
The Rubin lab in Harvard's Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology has an exciting and broad multiomics program focused on brain aging. Approaches will include experimental and computational efforts across multiple labs at Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences and Medical School. As part of this effort, the Rubin lab is implementing new methods of studying aging in vitro using brain organoids and in vivo using mice treated with factors capable of reversing aging-associated decline in neural function.
Postdoctoral positions are now available for individuals with a background in stem cell biology, neural development, organoid-based research, or neurodegeneration. New investigators will benefit from the expertise of his lab and other collaborting investigators at HMS and FAS.
Basic Qualifications
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in neurobiology, developmental biology or cell/molecular biology is required. Experience with methods ranging from RNA sequencing and proteomics to animal behavior is preferred.
2. Demonstrated record of research achievement.
3. Strong written and oral communication skills.
4. Ability to work independently.
Additional Qualifications
Please note: this position is contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance
Special Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a brief research proposal, and two to three references' names and contact information (email, address, telephone number) to Dr. Lee Rubin (lee_rubin@harvard.edu). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Contact Information
Jane LaLonde
Contact Email
jane_lalonde@harvard.edu
Salary Range
67,600--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
Minimum Number of References Required
2
Maximum Number of References Allowed
3
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