Postdoctoral Researcher Jobs in Massachusetts
Postdoctoral Researcher jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in the Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester metros, where institutions like Harvard University, MIT, and Massachusetts General Hospital sustain some of the deepest research pipelines in the country. Demand is strongest in biomedical sciences, computational biology, and materials science, reflecting the region's pharmaceutical corridor and its anchor universities. Openings range from newly minted PhDs entering their first postdoc to senior researchers leading independent projects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The post-doctoral fellowship is within the INSPIRE lab at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. The fellow will actively study the neuromechanics of whole limb movements in able-bodied persons and persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). Our research team examines the enduring effects of novel treatments on the neuromechanics of limb movements after SCI through rigorous experimentation, electrophysiology, and modeling.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: neuroscience, rehabilitation, and/or engineering. Strong quantitative and experimental skills are required. The work will be conducted in a highly interdisciplinary research environment composed of physiologists, clinicians, neuroscientists, and engineers. In addition to our primary research program, there will be several opportunities to interact and collaborate with faculty in the Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, MIT, and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
Qualifications
Conduct research in the field of physical rehabilitation
Collects, record, analyze and present data
Maintains research records and databases
Conduct literature searches
Assists with recruiting patients for clinical trials
Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.
Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports
Prepares reports of completed projects for publication in technical journals, presentations at professional meetings/conferences, and for use in further applied or theoretical research activities.
Participates in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or for presentations
Performs administrative support duties as required
Draft grants and portions of grants for submission to federal and private agencies with the assistance of the lab director
Works under general supervision
Stay current in area of research interest through review of the relevant literature; educate self about the latest methods and evidence related to physiologic, cardiovascular, and biomedical science
Prepare clinical research protocols and documents for submission to IRB
Assists with recruiting participants for clinical trials
Conduct clinical research following all institution, state, and federal regulations.
Collect research data from participants
Obtains participant study data from medical records, physicians, etc.
Lab Specific functions and requirements:
Under the supervision of Randy Trumbower, PT, PhD the candidate should have
Post-doctoral role is performed per established guidelines.
Activities are completed commensurate with technical skills and expertise that were agreed upon at hire.
Scientific posters, presentations and publications are completed to meet established goals.
Lab and institutional representation are consistent with laboratory aims and SRN mission.
Work practices are compliant with funding requirements and regulations.
Project budget is monitored to meet financial targets.
Uphold the PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Education/Degree
Required
Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in their field of study.
Experience
Required
Neurologic rehabilitation research
Publication in clinical research
Skills
Expertise in clinical and/or neuromechanical assessment of human limb movements
CPR certification
Required
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Confident, articulate, and professional communication skills
The ability to efficiently & professionally communicate, in English (oral & written)
Strong expertise in rehabilitation research
Knowledge of clinical research protocols
Careful attention to details
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
$70,000 - $71,500
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The post-doctoral fellowship is within the INSPIRE lab at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. The fellow will actively study the neuromechanics of whole limb movements in able-bodied persons and persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). Our research team examines the enduring effects of novel treatments on the neuromechanics of limb movements after SCI through rigorous experimentation, electrophysiology, and modeling.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: neuroscience, rehabilitation, and/or engineering. Strong quantitative and experimental skills are required. The work will be conducted in a highly interdisciplinary research environment composed of physiologists, clinicians, neuroscientists, and engineers. In addition to our primary research program, there will be several opportunities to interact and collaborate with faculty in the Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, MIT, and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
Qualifications
Conduct research in the field of physical rehabilitation
Collects, record, analyze and present data
Maintains research records and databases
Conduct literature searches
Assists with recruiting patients for clinical trials
Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.
Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports
Prepares reports of completed projects for publication in technical journals, presentations at professional meetings/conferences, and for use in further applied or theoretical research activities.
Participates in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or for presentations
Performs administrative support duties as required
Draft grants and portions of grants for submission to federal and private agencies with the assistance of the lab director
Works under general supervision
Stay current in area of research interest through review of the relevant literature; educate self about the latest methods and evidence related to physiologic, cardiovascular, and biomedical science
Prepare clinical research protocols and documents for submission to IRB
Assists with recruiting participants for clinical trials
Conduct clinical research following all institution, state, and federal regulations.
Collect research data from participants
Obtains participant study data from medical records, physicians, etc.
Lab Specific functions and requirements:
Under the supervision of Randy Trumbower, PT, PhD the candidate should have
Post-doctoral role is performed per established guidelines.
Activities are completed commensurate with technical skills and expertise that were agreed upon at hire.
Scientific posters, presentations and publications are completed to meet established goals.
Lab and institutional representation are consistent with laboratory aims and SRN mission.
Work practices are compliant with funding requirements and regulations.
Project budget is monitored to meet financial targets.
Uphold the PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Education/Degree
Required
Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in their field of study.
Experience
Required
Neurologic rehabilitation research
Publication in clinical research
Skills
Expertise in clinical and/or neuromechanical assessment of human limb movements
CPR certification
Required
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Confident, articulate, and professional communication skills
The ability to efficiently & professionally communicate, in English (oral & written)
Strong expertise in rehabilitation research
Knowledge of clinical research protocols
Careful attention to details
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
$70,000 - $71,500
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in postdoctoral researcher jobs across Massachusetts.
- PhD in a relevant field completed before the position start date
- Demonstrated publication record in peer-reviewed journals within the specialty area
- Experience with the laboratory techniques or computational methods central to the research project
- Ability to work independently and contribute to grant writing and reporting
- Strong written and oral communication skills for presenting findings to interdisciplinary teams
- Prior experience mentoring graduate or undergraduate students in a research setting
Postdoctoral Researcher Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a postdoctoral researcher in Massachusetts?
Becoming a postdoctoral researcher in Massachusetts requires a completed doctoral degree, with positions typically posted through university career portals and institutional research offices. Massachusetts does not issue a state license for postdoctoral researchers, but researchers in clinical or human-subjects settings must comply with institutional review board requirements at institutions like Harvard, MIT, Boston University, or the University of Massachusetts system before beginning work on approved protocols.
Which companies hire postdoctoral researchers in Massachusetts?
Companies currently hiring postdoctoral researchers in Massachusetts include Beth Israel Lahey Health, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Umass Lowell, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's Route 128 biotech corridor and the Kendall Square life sciences cluster mean that both research universities and private industry labs are consistently active hiring sources.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most postdoctoral researcher jobs?
Boston, Lowell, and Amherst have the most postdoctoral researcher openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge account for the bulk of listings because of the dense concentration of research universities, teaching hospitals, and biotech firms anchored there, while Worcester's openings are driven largely by UMass Medical School and its affiliated clinical research network.
Are there remote postdoctoral researcher jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. About 14% of postdoctoral researcher openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that most positions require hands-on laboratory work or access to specialized equipment on campus. The roles most likely to allow remote arrangements are those focused on computational modeling, bioinformatics, or data analysis where bench work is not required.
How can I get hired as a postdoctoral researcher in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to postdoctoral fellowship programs at Massachusetts research institutions while completing the final year of your PhD. Institutions like the Broad Institute, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and the UMass system run structured postdoctoral fellowship programs that support researchers transitioning from doctoral training. Candidates strengthen their applications by securing strong letters from dissertation advisors, presenting at regional conferences, and demonstrating first-author publications or preprints before they apply.
Where can I find and apply to postdoctoral researcher jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to postdoctoral researcher jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across research institutions, hospitals, and life sciences companies. Find roles that fit your specialization and apply directly through the listings.
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