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Discovery Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuroscience

Cambridge (USA) · Full-time

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About the role

  • As a Discovery Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will join the Neuroscience Disease Area in Cambridge and pursue an innovative research program investigating mechanisms of TDP 43-driven neurodegeneration.
  • You will work alongside leading scientists in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment while contributing to the discovery of novel therapeutic targets.
  • The start date for the 2026 Novartis BR Postdoctoral Fellowship Program cohort is October 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute an independent, hypothesis‑driven research program
  • Develop and apply human iPSC‑based neuron and glial models
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across research units
  • We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Requirements

  • Strong expertise in neurobiology, molecular and cell biology, or biochemistry
  • Experience with human iPSC‑derived neuronal or glial models
  • Experience in confocal microscopy and high-content imaging and analysis
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex proteomics datasets
  • Expertise in TDP-43 or apolipoprotein E biology and mechanisms of neurodegeneration
  • Experience with protein interactome mapping (Halo µMapping) or chemo-proteomics

Skills

  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
  • Guidance from accomplished scientific leaders and subject matter experts
  • Access to advanced technologies, platforms, and research capabilities
  • Collaboration across disciplines and organizational boundaries
  • A global and diverse community of postdoctoral fellows

Compensation

  • The starting salary for this position is 87,000 USD per year.
  • $57,800.00 - $107,300.00

Benefits

  • Strong commitment to learning, innovation, and professional development
  • US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.
  • In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
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Company info

  • Job Description Summary
  • We are excited to invite applications for the Novartis Biomedical Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program; a unique training opportunity designed for exceptional early career scientists eager to tackle fundamental challenges in neurodegenerative disease and drug discovery.
  • If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the

Equal opportunity

  • The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers.
  • Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
  • The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
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Visa & Work Authorization

  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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