Postdoctoral Fellow in Neurobiology (Livingstone Lab)

School:

Harvard Medical School

Department/Area:

Neurobiology

Position Description

We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in Livingstone lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston Massachusetts. The work of the Livingstone lab is focused on primate inferotemporal cortex. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates who are interested in these or related fields, particularly those who may bring a new technology or perspective to bear on the work in the lab. Familiarity with neural networks and/or primate electrophysiology is encouraged.

The successful candidate will work with Dr. Livingstone to develop an independent research project within the scope of the lab's research focus. In addition to carrying out electrophysiology or computational 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, and otherwise contribute to overall lab operations and collaborative environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in areas such as primate electrophysiology or neural networks 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 1, 2026. Selected candidates will be invited for in-person interviews involving a research presentation on past work.

Expected Dates:

• Application deadline: April 30, 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 https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines.

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

Margaret Livingstone, PhD

margaret_livingstone@hms.harvard.edu