HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Genetics

Department/Area

HMS Genetics Position Description The laboratory of Dr. Yankner at Harvard Medical School is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate the molecular genetics and neurobiology underlying microglial and oligodendrocyte function in the context of aging, neurodegeneration, and Alzheimer’s disease. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative research environment focused on uncovering the cellular and molecular mechanisms driving cognitive decline and neurodegenerative processes.

Responsibilities:

Conduct biochemical, genetic, and transcriptomic analyses of key regulators of brain aging using mouse and cerebral organoid models.

Design and perform experiments to study the roles of microglia and oligodendrocytes in

neurodegeneration and cognitive function.

Analyze high-dimensional data to identify molecular pathways and targets relevant to Alzheimer’s disease and ...