Please see https://www.mcleanhospital.org/research•* Job DescriptionWith supervision and guidance, responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Research Fellow will include:o* Performs independent and highly specialized experimental procedureso* Designs and implements modifications of research protocolso* Troubleshooting problems and instructing colleagues in highly specialized techniqueso* Synthesizes and interprets resultso* Performs advanced data recording and analysis using various software programs and statistical techniqueso* Maintaining organized and detailed records of laboratory experiments in electronic laboratory notebookso* Presentation of results at lab meetings and national conferenceso* Preparation and submission of research manuscripts to peer-reviewed journalso* Assisting with preparation of grant applicationso* Other duties as assignedA successful candidate will:o* Work independently under general direction of the Principal Investigatoro* Be motivated, meticulous, organized, and detail-orientedo* Demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm for learning new techniqueso* Have strong analytical and problem-solving skillso* Possess strong technical abilities and computer science skillso* Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills as demonstrated by publications and presentationo* Possess the ability to make independent and effective decisions in a timely fashiono* Possess competence in research techniques and methodologieso* Have excellent interpersonal skillso* Be a team player who works well with other lab membersAdditional Job DescriptionPostdoctoral Fellow in Translational Neuroscience and Psychiatric DisordersThe Translational Neuroscience Laboratory at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying psychiatric disorders and stress-related symptoms. The NVU—including brain endothelial cells, pericytes, astrocytes, microglia, neurons, and the vascular basal lamina—is positioned at the interface between systemic and neural processes and may play a critical role in translating immune and metabolic dysregulation, chronic stress, and other challenges into altered neural function and psychiatric symptoms.