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Northeastern University (NEU)

Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Private · Founded 1898

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Fully funded 27 Sept 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate-1

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Associate-1 About the Opportunity Job Summary: The Postdoctoral Research Associate will lead independent, cutting-edge research within the Barecka Lab, focused on the electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide to ethanol. Supported by an externally funded grant, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of transformative technologies. The successful candidate will take primary responsibility for designing, planning, and executing experiments that drive the project's scientific and technological progress, with a strong emphasis on timely adva

Fully funded 12 Oct 2026

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Fellow About the Opportunity Job Summary The department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Institute for Intelligent Networked Systems (INSI) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on the design, development, and realization of future communications technologies. You will be part of the team and contribute to ongoing developments in theory, algorithms and translation to practice in new applications. Qualifications: Must have a PhD or equivalent in engineering or mathematics. Must be able to undertake full-time research and scholarship. Must be able to w

Fully funded 12 Oct 2026

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Fellow About the Opportunity JOB SUMMARY The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will conduct independent and collaborative research at the intersection of epidemiology, environmental health, biostatistics, and child development. The Fellow will contribute to the design, execution, and dissemination of research examining how early environmental exposures, including biological, social, and physical factors, influence child developmental outcomes. The Fellow is expected to demonstrate methodological rigor, intellectual initiative, and the ability to translate complex quantitative

Fully funded 12 Oct 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Associate About the Opportunity This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. JOB SUMMARY The Stevenson Lab in the Department of Physics seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop and apply quantum sensors to problems in biophysics. Quantum sensors exploit the coherence and state-dependent response of individual quantum systems to detec

Fully funded 26 Oct 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Associate About the Opportunity As a Postdoctoral Fellow, the candidate will conduct research on the fundamental theories of signal processing and explore their applications in modern communication systems. Work will emphasize the development and analysis of advanced methods in areas such as sparse signal recovery, compressed sensing, and statistical estimation, with a particular focus on their role in efficient transmission and robust communication. This work involves formulating rigorous analytical models, designing efficient algorithms, and establishing performance cha

Fully funded 30 Oct 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Associate About the Opportunity Postdoctoral Associate - Gene Therapy and Transport Modeling Bajpayee Lab at Northeastern is seeking an exceptional Postdoctoral Associate to lead high-impact research in cartilage-targeted gene delivery within a fast-paced, NIH-funded and industry-collaborative environment. This position is designed for top-tier, self-driven scientists who can independently execute, manage multiple projects, and deliver at a high level. This work integrates gene therapy, chemical conjugation, and quantitative transport modeling to engineer charge-guided de

Fully funded 31 Oct 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Associate About the Opportunity Job Summary The Shansky Lab is seeking a full-time postdoc to conduct National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded behavioral neuroscience research investigating sex differences in cortical circuits mediating defensive responding. Responsibilities will include rodent colony management, stereotaxic surgery, behavior testing, fiber photometry protocols and data analysis, brain tissue processing for immunohistochemistry, RNAscope, and fluorescent microscopy. Depending on the postdoc's career goals, they will be mentored in grant- and paper-writi

Fully funded 3 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Fellow About the Opportunity This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. JOB SUMMARY PINE Lab, under the direction of Dr. Laurel Gabard-Durnam, seeks a postdoctoral fellow to execute research projects within the scope of our Gates Foundation-funded Project SCALE, assessing how we can create and implement low-density and low-cost EEG solutions

Fully funded 9 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Associate About the Opportunity About the Gyori Lab for Computational Biomedicine The Gyori Lab for Computational Biomedicine at Northeastern University builds systems that accelerate scientific discovery by combining artificial intelligence with human expertise. The lab develops knowledge-grounded artificial intelligence, text mining and knowledge assembly, mathematical and systems modeling, and causal analysis. Research results are often deployed as widely used open-source software and services. The lab's work is supported by a portfolio of federal and foundation grants

Fully funded 10 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States
  • Dr. Rodman

Postdoctoral Research Fellow About the Opportunity This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. About the Opportunity: The Department of Psychology and Center for Cognitive and Brain Health at Northeastern University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate or more senior position. The position is to begin Summer or Fall 2025 for a term of 2-3 yea

Fully funded 10 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Biology

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Biology About the Opportunity Job Summary The Copos Group works on computational and mathematical theoretical models with direct applications to several open problems in cell biology. We are specifically interested in uncovering the role of mechanics in tissue development, healing, and homeostasis. The postdoctoral research associate will perform basic or applied research of a limited scope, primarily using existing theories and methods. They will assist the supervisor in the interpretation and publication of results and grants. Furthermore, it is expected that

Fully funded 10 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Associate About the Opportunity This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Summary: The Goodwill Computing Lab seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The Goodwill Computer Lab researches on a variety of computer systems topics including HPC resilience, data center power management, large-scale job scheduling and performance tuning, paralle

Fully funded 10 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Associate About the Opportunity The Communication for Health Equity Lab led by Professor Diane Francis is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to help support the transdisciplinary research activities of this lab. Our research focuses on understanding effective communication practices for health behavior change and health equity. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work on projects that informs the design and evaluation of culturally responsive communication interventions to advance the health and well-being of health disparity populations. The position is f

Fully funded 14 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Associate About the Opportunity This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. JOB SUMMARY General Summary: Performs basic or applied research of a limited scope, primarily using existing methods and theories. Assists the supervisor in the interpretation and publication of results and assists in reporting related to grants. Maintains the laborat

Funding not stated 14 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Fellow About the Opportunity About the Institute Do you want to be part of an exciting new Institute focused on combining human and machine intelligence into working AI solutions? We are launching a pioneering research and innovation hub in AI-one that will shape the way humans and machines collaborate for decades to come. Led by Prof. Usama Fayyad, the Institute for Experiential AI is built around the challenges and opportunities made possible by human-machine collaboration. The Institute provides a framework to design, implement, and scale AI-driven technologies in ways

Fully funded 14 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Associate About the Opportunity JOB SUMMARY The Blazek group performs research in cosmology, including both theoretical, observational, and numerical methods. We are involved in analysis of DES data and preparations for the Rubin Observatory and Roman Space Telescope. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will perform basic or applied research of a limited scope, primarily using existing theories and methods. Individuals should have the ability and desire to innovate when these are insufficient. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will assist the supervisor in the interpret

Fully funded 14 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Associate About the Opportunity Summary: Professor Tang is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in her laboratory. The selected candidate will perform basic research on diffusiophoresis in microfluidics channels experimentally. The particle dynamics under solute concentration gradient will be analyzed and new methods of manipulating particles in complex geometries will be developed. Application relevant materials will be examined such as drug delivery. Publications in multiple high-impact journals are expected. The selected candidate is also expected to mainta

Fully funded 14 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Associate About the Opportunity Job Summary A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Saavedra lab in the Department of Biology at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. The lab is interested in understanding mechanisms driving innate immune responses during host-pathogen interactions, and how commensal microbes shape host immunity in health and disease. Our research combines biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, and cell biological approaches. For more information check the Saavedra lab website: https://www.saavedralab.com The successful candidate fo

Fully funded 25 Feb 2027

Postdoctoral Fellow – Protein Nanowire Electronics for Wearable Sensors

Northeastern University

  • Shenyang, China, China

Postdoctoral Position A postdoctoral position is available to develop next-generation electronic devices based on microbially produced protein nanowires. These biologically derived conductive materials enable sustainable approaches to energy harvesting, neuromorphic computing, and biosensing, with demonstrated potential for high-impact studies (Nature 578:550; Nature Communications 13:4369; Nature Communications 11:1861; Nature Communications 12:3351; Biosensors & Bioelectronics 226:115147; Biosensors & Bioelectronics 278:117378). The initial focus will be on the development of wearable biomed

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