Postdoctoral Research Training

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
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, we appreciate and value that our different backgrounds and experiences contribute to creative problem-solving at the bench and in the workplace. We are committed to recruiting the most talented postdocs to help advance our mission to improve human health.

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.

View Open Postdoc Positions

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JAX recognizes outstanding postdocs with 2026 Scholar Award

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