Postdoctoral Fellow in Genetics

The Yankner lab at Harvard Medical School seeks a postdoctoral fellow to investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms of cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in neuroscience, molecular biology, genetics, or related fields, with a strong background in neurobiology and experience in transcriptomic or molecular analyses. The role involves developing an independent research project, applying for fellowship funding, and contributing to lab operations. Applications are due by July 31, 2026, with a start date around August 3, 2026.