Postdoctoral Research Associate - Microbiome

UMass Lowell
📍 Lowell, Massachusetts, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 07, 2026

Job Description

General Summary of Position:

The Palacios group at the University Massachusetts Lowell is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to focus on the role of the gut microbiome in relation to neurological disease in human epidemiological cohorts. 


Our research group aims to study, understand the role of the gut microbiome in brain health. We focus on cognitive decline/Alzheimer’s disease as well as Parkinson’s Disease and Depression. We maintain close collaborations with top local universities, including Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard Medical School, Tufts University and the UMass Medical School and the department of Veteran’s Affairs.


The postdoctoral fellow will work on NIH funded projects focused on the role of the gut microbiome in decline and Alzheimer’s disease. There is opportunity for collaboration with our collaborators at University of Massachusetts, Harvard School of Public Health, and the US Dept of Veterans Affairs.


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Job Details

  • Location Lowell, Massachusetts
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Life Scientists
  • Posted Date June 07, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 17, 2026