Postdoctoral Associate Neurobiology and Therapeutics of Psychiatric Disorders
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General information
Location
Cambridge MA
Ref #
43150
Job Family
Research
Date published
10/15/2025
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
70000/yr - 92667/yr
Description & Requirements
The Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvardis seeking outstanding postdoctoral scholars to join a research group led by ZohrehFarsi PhD and Morgan Sheng MD PhD Co-Director of the Stanley Center and Headof Therapeutics.
Candidates will have the opportunity to be co-mentored by Dr. Sheng.The Stanley Centers mission is to improve the lives of individuals affected by seriousmental illness by leveraging genetic insights to drive groundbreaking basic andtranslational line with this mission the Farsi/Sheng research groupinvestigates the neurobiological mechanisms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorderusing mouse models with strong human-genetic validity. This research program alsoprovides an exciting opportunity to identify and validate novel therapeutic targets forpsychiatric disorders bridging fundamental mechanisms and translational applications.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic multidisciplinary team working on cutting-edge fundamental and translational research investigating the cellular and circuit-levelmechanisms of psychiatric disorders particularly in relation to risk genes forschizophrenia and bipolar disorders.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic multidisciplinary team working on cutting-edge fundamental and translational research investigating the cellular and circuit-levelmechanisms of psychiatric disorders particularly in relation to risk genes forschizophrenia and bipolar disorders.
The research will focus on fundamental scientific questions with the successful candidate expected to formulate hypotheses design andexecute experiments interpret data and write and publish original papers often in partnership with Stanley Center scientists in the Sheng lab other Stanley Center members and external particular the successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with systems neuroscientists conducing imagingelectrophysiology and behavioral studies. Interest and/or fluency in these topics is aplus. The dynamic and collaborative environment of the Stanley Center also createsopportunities to work closely with other Therapeutics groups at the Stanley Centerallowing the successful candidate to gain valuable expertise into drug discovery anddevelopment. This postdoctoral position offers an exceptional training environment thatwill prepare the candidate for a successful career in academia or industry.
REQUIREMENTS
- Ph.D. in neuroscience or related field.
- 0-1 years of post graduate experience.
- Completion of at least one research project as evidenced by one or more first authorresearch articles published or accepted in a well-recognized peer-reviewed journal.
- Experience with bulk and single-nucleus RNA-seq analysis brain dissection cDNAlibrary preparation transcriptomics data analysis is strongly preferred.
- Additional experience with optical imaging (fiber photometry miniscope)electrophysiology circuit perturbation techniques (optogenetics and chemogenetics) is plus
- Experience working with rodent models particularly involving injections behavioralassays surgeries and brain histology.
- Expertise with basic laboratory methods of molecular cell biology and imaging.
- Strong initiative to drive ones own experimental research
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and to interact with others
The expected base salary range for this position as listed above is based on a 40 hour per week schedule. Broad provides pay ranges representing its reasonable and good faith estimate of what the organization reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including but not limited to relevant skills experience education qualifications and other factors permissible by law.
At Broad your base pay is just one part of a comprehensive total rewards package. From day one this role offers a competitive benefits package including medical dental vision life and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings accounts; at least 13 paid holidays; winter closure; paid time off; parental and family care leave; and an employee assistance program among other Broad benefits.
The Broad Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race national origin religion age color sex disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local state or federal laws rules or regulations.
Should you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process please contact for assistance.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Virology
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
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