Discovery Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuroscience

About the role

The Discovery Postdoctoral Research Fellow will join the Neuroscience Disease Area in Cambridge and investigate mechanisms of TDP 43–driven neurodegeneration. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship and requires availability to start on October 1, 2026.

Research Opportunity

This project aims to map early neuronal TDP-43 interaction networks influenced by disease-associated glial environments in ALS and Alzheimer's disease to identify shared, druggable targets across neurodegeneration.

Why Join the Program?

• Guidance from accomplished scientific leaders and subject matter experts
• Access to advanced technologies, platforms, and research capabilities
• Collaboration across disciplines and organizational boundaries
• A global and diverse community of postdoctoral fellows
• Dedicated programming to help fellows thrive throughout their careers
• Personalized experiential learning opportunities through a Postdoc Practicum
• Opportunities to present research, publish in leading journals, and build an international scientific network
• Support in engaging with emerging approaches in biology, technology, and artificial intelligence tools

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute an independent, hypothesis-driven research program
• Develop and apply human iPSC-derived neuron and glial models
• Utilize genomics, proteomics, and transcriptomics approaches
• Analyze and integrate multi-omics datasets
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across research units
• Communicate findings through presentations and peer-reviewed publications

Essential Requirements

• PhD (or equivalent) in neuroscience, biology, or related discipline completed prior to fellowship start date
• Demonstrated record of scientific achievement (publications, presentations, patents, or equivalent)
• Strong expertise in neurobiology, molecular and cell biology, or biochemistry
• Strong commitment to learning, innovation, and professional development
• Experience with human iPSC-derived neuronal or glial models
• Experience in confocal microscopy and high-content imaging and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex proteomics datasets

Desirable Requirements

• Expertise in TDP-43 or apolipoprotein E biology and mechanisms of neurodegeneration
• Experience with protein interactome mapping (Halo µMapping) or chemo-proteomics

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter by July 25th, 2026. In your cover letter, describe your research interests, career aspirations, and how this fellowship will support your long-term development.

Compensation & Benefits

The starting salary for this position is 87,000 USD per year. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. Employees are also eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves.

EEO Statement

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