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Temporary Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow Jobs in Roxbury, MA

Postdoctoral Fellow

Charlestown, MA · On-site

$70K - $71K/yr

As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving ... Job Summary Postdoctoral Fellow The Cognitive-Motor Behavior Lab at the Mass General Brigham ...

Postdoctoral Fellow

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$54K - $73K/yr

Position Details Title Postdoctoral Fellow School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Stem ... teaching and mentoring activities for undergraduate and graduate students. Basic Qualifications 1. ...

Postdoctoral Fellow

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$67K - $80K/yr

Position Details Title Postdoctoral Fellow School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Stem ... Participate in teaching and mentoring activities for undergraduate and graduate students.

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How much do temporary postdoctoral teaching fellow jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary postdoctoral teaching fellow in Roxbury, MA is $64,054.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,200.00 and $72,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow vs Postdoctoral Research Associate?

AspectTemporary Postdoctoral Teaching FellowPostdoctoral Research Associate
CredentialsPhD in relevant field, teaching experience often preferredPhD in relevant field, research experience essential
Work EnvironmentAcademic institutions, primarily teaching and mentoringResearch labs, focus on research projects and experiments
Employer & IndustryUniversities, colleges, academic research centersUniversities, research institutes, government labs

The main difference is that a Temporary Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow focuses on teaching and mentoring students, while a Postdoctoral Research Associate primarily conducts research. Both roles require a PhD and are common in academic settings, but their core responsibilities and work environments differ.

Infographic showing various Temporary Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow job openings in Roxbury, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 35% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,054 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Cambridge, MA • On-site

Harvard University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 51 - 200 employees

Full-time

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Job description

Position
Details
Title
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
School
Harvard Medical School
Department/Area
Immunology
Position Description
We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Merkenschlager Lab in the Department of Immunology at Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. The work of the Merkenschlager Lab focuses on germinal center interactions and how they promote the development of an acquired immune response. We welcome applications from PhD graduates who are interested in this or a related field, particularly those who may bring a new technology, and/or advanced microscopy skills and/or in fresh intellectual perspective to bear on the work in the lab.
The successful candidate will work with Dr. Merkenschlager to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab's research. 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
• PhD and/or MD in immunology, cell biology, or a related field
• Experience with mouse work and mouse colony management
• Expertise in flow cytometry and microscopy
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Required information:
• 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.
• Names and contact information for 1-2 people/mentors who have agreed to serve as a reference.
Any questions can be directed to David Lucas at the email address below. Please do not contact the PI directly.
Contact Information
David Lucas, PhD
Harvard Medical School Department of Immunology
77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Room 1050
Boston, MA 02115
Contact Email
david_lucas@hms.harvard.edu
Salary Range
Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post PhD, can be found at https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines
Minimum Number of References Required
1
Maximum Number of References Allowed
4
Keywords
immunology, cell biology, T cell, B cell

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