Postdpctoral Fellow

Northwestern University
Chicago, IL

Postdoctoral Position — Penzes Lab, Northwestern University, Chicago

The Penzes Lab in the Department of Neuroscience at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Chicago, USA) seeks qualified postdoctoral trainees to help develop novel therapeutic approaches for neuropsychiatric disorders. Our group studies the synaptic biology of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric risk genes and translates these discoveries into new treatments (e.g., Dos Santos et al., Neuron 2026; Forrest et al., Nature Communications 2024; Martín-de-Saavedra et al., Neuron 2022).

We seek enthusiastic, talented recent PhDs with experience in at least one of the following: neuropharmacology, drug development, molecular neurobiology, neuroscience, behavior, imaging, protein biochemistry, in vivo manipulations, or rodent models. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Learn more: Penzes Lab (), Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (), Feinberg School of Medicine ().

To apply, email your CV and cover letter to Peter Penzes, PhD, at [email protected] .

Posted 2026-06-30

Recommended Jobs

Fitter/welder

OnlyHire.Me
Granite City, IL

Fitter/welder Location: Granite City, IL, 62040 Country: United States Salary: $35000-$50000 Start Date: Description: Our Client is a structural steel fabricator located in Granite C…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-06

Shipping Lead - 2nd Shift - Pay Starting at $30.82/hr + $1.00 Shift Premium

Stryker
Cary, IL

Schedule Monday - Friday; 3:00 - 11:00 pm with OT What you will do Manage and monitor all the inbound shipments of finished goods. Assist and resolve any discrepancies or product integrit…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-30

Chief Engineer

Peak Midrise-Highrise Division
Arlington Heights, IL

Job Description Job Description Description: Job Title: Chief Engineer Reports To: Community Manager Job Overview: The Chief Engineer (Head Janitor) is very hands on and will work w…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-25

Injection Molding Maintenance Technician (Skilled)

MATRIX PLASTIC PRODUCTS, INC
Bloomingdale, IL

Job Description Job Description Description: Matrix Plastic Products is seeking a Skilled Maintenance Technician who is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving …

View Details
Posted 2026-06-26

Surgical Tech-Operating Room Full-time Day Shift

Palos Hospital
Palos Heights, IL

The salary range for this position is $24.29 - $36.44 (Hourly Rate) Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positi…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-15

Civil/Drainage Engineer

Spaan Tech Inc.
Chicago, IL

SPAAN Tech, Inc. is a leading global, award-winning, engineering and construction management firm and we’re growing. With over 20 years of service, we provide and implement innovative, sustainable sol…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-27

Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Healthforce
Mattoon, IL

Overview Registered Nurse, Emergency Department (ER) – Mattoon, Illinois, United States. Travel assignment starts 07/13/2026 and runs for 13 weeks in a hospital-based ER setting. Weekly pay range: …

View Details
Posted 2026-06-30

Rheumatologist - Medical Director (One Health)

United Health Partners
Chicago, IL

Job Description Job Description Description: This role is primarily clinical with leadership and strategic responsibilities making up the rest. You’ll lead the development of our Rheumatology se…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-26

Senior US Business Tax Manager (Relocation to the Caribbean)

Blackden Consulting
Illinois

The Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the western Caribbean, is home to one of the world’s leading offshore financial centres. Our Big 4 client is looking for a Senior US Business T…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-09

ICC Patient Flow Coordinator - Immediate Care

Northwestern Medical Group
Chicago, IL

The salary range for this position is $40.50 - $64.80 (Hourly Rate) Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positi…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-25