Postdoctoral Associates

Postdoc @ JAX

We welcome you to make the most of your postdoctoral training by joining our world-class nonprofit research institution that has a legacy of innovation and discovery in genetics and genomics. As a Postdoctoral Associate at The Jackson Laboratory, you can conduct cutting-edge research on the complex diseases impacting human health.

Postdoc opportunities are available in diverse research areas including aging, bioinformatics, cancer, computational biology, development, epigenetics, metabolism, immunology, infectious diseases, neurobiology, reproduction and systems genetics. Explore our faculty labs to discover how your skills and interests can contribute to our quest for precise genomic solutions for disease.

JAX Postdoctoral Associates benefit from:

• Superior scientific services and unparalleled mouse resources
• Research training and mentorship from award-winning faculty
• Individualized career advising and a dedicated Postdoc Program Office
• A uniquely collaborative academic research environment
• Annual guidance from JAX's Postdoctoral Training Committee to help you succeed
• Professional skills workshops including JAX's holistic The Whole Scientist course
• Institutional support for grant writing and proposal submission
• Free access to JAX’s world-renowned Courses & Workshops programs
• Outstanding benefits and salary compensation
• A friendly and supportive trainee community

Our Community

At JAX, diversity is essential to our success. We know that our differences contribute to creative problem-solving at the bench and in the workplace to facilitate our mission to improve human health. JAX Genomic Education is committed to recruiting talented Postdoctoral Associates from diverse backgrounds and identities, including those currently under-represented in the biomedical sciences.

Meet JAX Postdocs

Beyond the Bench

JAX has a vibrant scientific and postdoctoral community with opportunities to connect outside of the lab. Our Genomic Education team supports professional development through trainee-targeted workshops, trainings, and courses. Our training campuses in Bar Harbor, Maine, and Farmington, Connecticut are situated in great communities with diverse options for housing, dining, and outdoor recreation so you can maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Apply & Join Us!

Join our team and help us lead the search for tomorrow’s cures today.  View available Postdoctoral Associate positions and apply now to advance your research career at The Jackson Laboratory. 

Independent Funding

Check out independent funding awarded to current JAX Postdoctoral Associates.