Postdoctoral Fellow in Neurobiology (Regehr Lab)

School: Harvard Medical School

Department/Area: Neurobiology

Position Description

We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in Regehr lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston Massachusetts. The work of the Regehr lab is focused on the cerebellum. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates who are interested in these or related fields, particularly those who could bring a new technology or perspective to bear on the work in the lab. Ideally the applicant would have experience in some or all of the following techniques: (1) Programming, (2) Computational neuroscience.

The successful candidate will work with Dr. Regehr to develop a mentored research project within the scope of the lab's research focus. 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, contribute to overall lab operations and collaborative environment, and participate in discussions and present results to Dr. Regehr and other members of the lab on a regular basis. Additionally, postdocs will prepare presentations or posters to discuss results in department-wide seminars and at scientific conferences or workshops.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in neurobiology or related fields

Special Instructions

Required documents:

• 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.
• A NOTE with the names and contact information for two people who have agreed to serve as a reference.

Please submit application documents through the ARIeS portal. Applications will be considered May 16, 2026. Selected candidates will be invited for in-person interviews involving a research presentation on past work.

Expected Dates:

• Application deadline: May 15, 2026.
• Start date: The position is expected to start on or around July 1, 2026 with some flexibility.
• Duration: This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance, business need, and continued funding to support the position.

Salary and Benefits:

This position is salaried and benefits eligible. Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post PhD, and benefits can be found at .

With this appointment, you are represented by the Harvard Academic Workers (HAW) - UAW for purposes of collective bargaining and matters affecting your compensation and working conditions.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy.

Contact Information

Wade Regehr, PhD

Contact Email: [email protected]

Salary Range

This position is salaried and benefits-eligible. Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post-PhD, and benefits can be found at .

Minimum Number of References Required: 2