Postdoctoral Fellow Dulac Lab

DetailsTitle Postdoctoral Fellow Dulac LabSchool Faculty of Arts and SciencesDepartment/Area Molecular and Cellular BiologyPosition DescriptionA postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Dulac laboratory at Harvard University to study the neurobiology of social and sickness behavior.We seek a highly motivated individual with an interest in neurobiology, molecular biology, and/or computational biology to join our team. Social interactions are essential for animals to survive, reproduce, raise their young. Over the years, the Dulac lab has explored the unique characteristics of social recognition, identified the cues that trigger distinct social behaviors, and identified specific genes, cell types and circuits involved in the control and modulation of social and sickness behavior circuits in mice. We are interested in further investigating how the function of these circuits is modulated by the animal physiological status and environmental contextBasic QualificationsSuccessful candidates will have recently obtained a Ph.D. in a relevant field,demonstrated productivity through publication, and be able to clearly convey difficult scientific concepts through excellent written and oral communication.Additional QualificationsExperience with bioinformatics is strongly encouraged.Special InstructionsLetters of recommendation are not required at the time of application; however, letters will be collected for finalists. Candidates should submit with their application contact information for two to three references from experts at the ladder faculty ranks or highly accomplished senior researchers from corporations of research institutes.Please include the following items as part of your application: Cover Letter containing short summary of previous research experience and future interests Curriculum Vitae Name and contact information for 2-3 references. Contact InformationProfessor Catherine DulacBiological Laboratories16 Divinity AveCambridge, MA 02138Camila Ossa (Administrator)Contact Email Salary RangeStarting Salary for this position is anticipated to be $67,600 to $ 80,000. Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the fieldMinimum Number of References Required 2Maximum Number of References Allowed 3KeywordsEEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment StatementHarvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.Harvard has an equal employment opportunity (policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy (. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.Supplemental Questions

Created: 2026-03-17