Postdoctoral Position in the Shi laboratory, The Rowland Institute at Harvard

Harvard University
📍 Cambridge, MA, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 04, 2026

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Title Postdoctoral Position in the Shi laboratory, The Rowland Institute at Harvard

School Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area Rowland Institute at Harvard

Position Description
We are seeking an intellectually curious and highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the Shi Lab at the Rowland Institute at Harvard.

Our research focuses onuncovering the molecular mechanisms that drive brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases. We specialize in decoding glycans—complex carbohydrates that decorate our cells and permeate our brain’s extracellular environment. Despite their fundamental biological roles, glycans remain one of the most understudied components of neurobiology. We aim to change that using interdisciplinary approaches that combine advanced microscopy (confocal, electron, in vivo multi-photon), viral vectors, protein engineering, mouse models, and multi-omics analyses. For further informatio...

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  • Location Cambridge, MA
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date July 04, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 08, 2026