Postdoctoral Training Program
Postdoctoral researchers drive discovery in fundamental and use-inspired research in each of the six departments in the College of Science at Northeastern University.
Program Overview
About Postdoctoral Research Training
The Postdoctoral Research Training Program in the College of Science is personalized for each postdoctoral researcher’s needs and aspirations. Postdocs receive supportive mentoring and guidance in building scientific skills, setting and achieving goals, and project development.
In addition to rich research experiences with our faculty, our postdocs have comprehensive professional development support for a variety of career paths.
Northeastern LEADERS Program
For postdocs interested in exploring a career in industry, the Northeastern LEADERS program provides a series of coursework and internship opportunities with trade, government, and non-profit partners.
Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning Through Research
Postdocs interested in teaching are supported by the Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning Through Research at Northeastern, which assists with developing skills in scientific teaching, and developing mentored teaching experiences.
Benefits for Postdocs
Building your career at Northeastern means being part of a community committed to helping you and your family thrive. Our Postdoctoral researchers are supported with competitive salaries and full benefits including vacation and wellness days, health, dental and retirement.
Who you’ll be working with
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Miten Jain
Miten Jain is an assistant professor jointly appointed in the Department of Physics and Department of Bioengineering. His research areas include nanopore technology, single-cell techniques, and computational biology. Professor Jain received the PhD in Bioinformatics and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of California-Santa Cruz. -
Adam Caparco
Dr. Adam Caparco is an Assistant Professor at Northeastern University with a joint appointment between the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, and a member of the Institute for Plant-Human Interface. Prior to joining Northeastern, he served as a USDA NIFA Postdoctoral Fellow at UC San Diego in the […] -
Kin Chung Fong
Kin Chung Fong is Associate Professor, jointly appointed in the Departments of Physics and Electrical and Computer Engineering. Professor Fong is a condensed matter experimentalist, quantum engineer, and inventor. His interdisciplinary research uniquely bridges fundamental physics and engineering. His group investigates the fundamental physics of quantum material platforms, such as graphene, topological insulators, Weyl semimetals, and superconductors, […] -
Lianyong Wang
The Wang Lab seeks to advance our understanding of chloroplast function using the model unicellular microalga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. The research in Wang lab aims to provide new targets for bioengineering crops, algae, and other photosynthetic organisms to improve their photosynthesis efficiency and enhance their resistance to environmental stresses while improving yields and sustainability. Wang lab […] -
Chengfei He
I’m a climate modeler with a passion for advancing our comprehension of climate change.I began my Ph.D. in the Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (AOS) department at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. However, due to my advisor’s new faculty appointment, I transferred to The Ohio State University, where I ultimately received my Ph.D. Prior to this, I […] -
Emily R. Moore
Emily was born and raised in Ohio by parents who worked as surgical assistants in orthopaedics. Her curiosity for understanding how bone health can be improved for our aging population led to a BS/MS in Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, where she learned about bone structure, biomaterials, and device design. […] -
Gökçe Altin Yavuzarslan
Gökçe Altin Yavuzarslan’s research focuses on novel materials, 3D printing and advanced encapsulation systems. She received her PhD from the University of Washington in Molecular Engineering in 2024, working under the guidance of Prof. Alshakim Nelson on the design of polymers to fabricate genetically programmed engineered living materials. Her research group is interested in the […] -
Eugene Tang
Eugene Tang is a quantum information theorist who is interested in the limitations of quantum computing. He is primarily interested in the theory of quantum error-correction, particularly regarding provably efficient protocols using high-rate codes that surpass conventional schemes. Dr. Tang obtained his PhD from the California Institute of Technology in 2021. -
Pablo Boixeda Alvarez
Dr. Boixeda Alvarez’s research interests are in representation theory and particularly geometric representation theory, the small quantum group and its relations to the geometry of affine Springer fibers. He joined the mathematics department at Northeastern University in 2024 and is the co-organizer of the GPRT seminar.
Explore Research by Department
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Biology
Our scientific expertise spans the realm of the biological sciences to drive advances in medicine and healthcare, biotechnology, education, and public policy. Our core research strengths include: Cellular and Developmental Biology, Molecular Microbiology, Mitochondrial Genetics, Biomechanics of Human Movement, Regenerative and Stem Cell Biology and Healthy Aging.
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Chemistry and Chemical Biology
The department supports six research areas of emphasis – Bioanalytical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biomaterials, Energy Storage, Chemical Biology and Theoretical Biology. Faculty teaching organic, analytical, and physical chemistry are active practitioners in their disciplines, who conduct highly relevant, applied research. More than 30 Labs and Research Groups are housed in the College of Science Chemistry and Chemical Biology department.
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Marine and Environmental Science
Scientists at Northeastern University’s Marine Science Center and Coastal Sustainability Institute engage in vibrant and diverse research. Many core research topics relate to understanding how the projected impacts of climate change will affect marine habitats, and how urban communities along the coast can best prepare for these impacts.
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Mathematics
Our faculty conduct research in a wide variety of mathematical areas of emphasis including Algebra, Representation Theory, Analysis, Partial Differential Equations, Combinatorics & Discrete Mathematics, Geometry, Probability & Statistics, Topology and Singularities, and Mathematical Physics. Their discoveries and novel approaches drive innovation in areas such as engineering, information science, medicine, and finance, as well as in mathematics itself.
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Physics
The epartment houses a broad array of research programs, in both theoretical and experimental areas. Our research brings together individuals from various disciplines to focus on complex systems, network theory, and electronic materials. The physics department houses more than 30 experimental labs and theory research groups that study astrophysics, particle physics, condensed matter and materials physics, biological physics, nanophysics and quantum materials, and network science.
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Psychology
The department supports four research areas of emphasis–Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognition, Perception, and Social/Personality and more than 20 labs and research groups, with cross-cutting themes in health, affective science, and lifespan development.
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Postdoc Resources
- Center for Research Innovation (Innovation and entrepreneurship support for Northeastern researchers)
- LEADERS (A comprehensive leadership and professional skills development program at Northeastern)
- CATLR (Resources and support for teaching and learning for Northeastern educators)
- PhD Network (Career development support for Northeastern PhD students and postdocs)
- ADVANCE (Mentoring resources collated by the Northeastern Office of Faculty Development)
- TOTAL (Professional development opportunities database for postdocs in the Boston area)
- COS Intranet/Postdoc Resources (Resources for current COS postdocs)
Postdocs Experiences
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Unpacking fear: Kent Lee studies the ingredients that shape our emotional experiences
Kent Lee, PhD is a postdoctoral research associate working with Dr. Ajay Satpute in the Department of Psychology. He is currently researching how fear works in the mind. -
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Empowering voices in ecology: Kylea Garces shares her experience at ESA’s Annual Meeting
Recently, Dr. Garces was awarded a Dean’s Postdoctoral Travel Award to attend and participate in the Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. Read on as she shares her experience at the conference and how being actively involved in ESA has enhanced her educational and professional journey.
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Rare earth element extraction can be doubled with this new technique
New research led by Damilola Daramola has identified a method of extracting rare earth elements from mining waste that is two to three times more efficient than previous approaches. -
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Why we remain attached to the music of our youth
Juliet Davidow, assistant psychology professor, argues that the social rewards when listening and experiencing music in our younger days helps ‘encode’ it onto our memories. -
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How string theory helped solve a mystery of the brain’s architecture
Scientists long thought neurons minimized connection lengths, but neuronal maps told a different story. New research by Albert László Barabási uses string theory mathematics to explain why. -
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Starfish are dying from a mysterious disease. She hunts for answers
Angela Jones, a PhD candidate at Northeastern, is studying the devastating yet mysterious sea star wasting disease. -
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How a ‘caricature’ of a brain scan could lead to better treatment outcomes
New research by Stephanie Noble removes task based information from resting state MRI scans, improving individual diagnoses and predictions. -
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No red blood cells? No problem. Icefish, meet the Asian noodlefish
Professor Detrich thought he’d solved the mystery of the white-blooded icefishes that swim in Antarctic waters. Then he met the Asian noodlefish. -
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Feel like your brain is a little sluggish? Try 10 minutes of exercise
New research demonstrates that just 10 minutes of exercise before starting class can improve executive function, making problem-solving and learning easier. -
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Playing pollution detective off Nahant Beach, a search for clues leads to a stunning bacterial count
A Northeastern University graduate student tested beaches near the Nahant campus to find local sources of pollution. -
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Your body is full of medicine — these researchers have finally discovered a way to synthesize it
Northeastern’s Center for Drug Discovery has discovered a way to synthesize cannabinoids endogenous to the human body, which have wide application to drug discovery and creation.