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Postdoctoral Fellow - Neural Engineering at Harvard BIONICs Lab

Harvard University

USD 67,600-91,826 / year

Posted on Dec 2, 2025

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Title	Postdoctoral Fellow - Neural Engineering at Harvard BIONICs Lab
School	Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Department/Area	Bioengineering
Position Description	We are looking to hire 2 postdoctoral fellows who are motivated, hard working, and creative scientists, engineers, and/or doctors! The lab is committed to fostering lifelong learners in an environment that is diverse, inclusive and respectful. Learn more about our lab here: https://bioniclab.seas.harvard.edu/ We are recruiting fellows from diverse backgrounds interested in solving tough problems in neural interfacing. Projects involve peripheral nerve regeneration, mechanoreceptor-specific targeting, and surgical reconstruction for prosthetic interfacing. Deadline for application: Apr 15, 2025 Expected Start Date: July – Sep 2025
Basic Qualifications	A PhD in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and/or Neuroscience Extensive experience with at least two of the following: electrophysiology, rodent experimentation, programming of controllers, neuroprosthetics or neuromodulators, peripheral nerve surgery, neural interfacing models Track record of disseminating research through impactful publications and presentations (at least 3 first author publications) Desire to work in a multidisciplinary and diverse team environment Desire to train and collaborate with PhD, MS, and undergraduate lab members Willingness to participate in grant writing
Additional Qualifications	Experience in tissue culture, neuromuscular diseases, neuromodulation technologies, biomechanics, human studies
Special Instructions	Required Application documents CV and 2-3 letters of recommendation Recommended additional materials: Cover letter (max 1 page) Research statement (max 2 pages) 3 representative publications Deck of slides (max 10) to describe prior research experience Supplemental Application Questions to Answer in your Cover Letter: What sorts of projects would you like to carry out in the lab? What are your greatest strengths and areas you would like to improve on? SEAS is dedicated to building a diverse and welcoming community.
Contact Information	Rebekah Keely - rkeely@g.harvard.edu
Contact Email	rkeely@g.harvard.edu
Salary Range	$67,600 – $91,826 Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as rank, years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.
Minimum Number of References Required	2
Maximum Number of References Allowed	3
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