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Announcement of Post Doctoral Research Fellow 2025 at Population Council, Population Council is inviting applications for a “Post-doctoral Research Fellowship” in the Population Council’s Reproductive Health (RH) laboratory, a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the forefront of contraceptive research. This fellowship will focus on identifying potential new targets for male contraception by utilizing transcriptomic and proteomic approaches.

Fellowship Overview:

• TITLE: Post-doctoral Research Fellow
• REPORTING TO: Senior Scientist
• LOCATION: Center for Biomedical Research, New York, NY
• ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: One year, renewable by mutual consent and the availability of funding

Population Council is seeking a highly motivated early-career scientist with a solid background in molecular and computational biology who is eager to deepen their skills and expand their research portfolio. The Fellow will be mentored by experienced scientists and will have the opportunity to design and conduct animal experiments and compare genomic data originating from RNA-Seq analyses.

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Post Doctoral Research Fellow 2025 at Population Council offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure and learn and engage within a stimulating environment with high potential for publishing in high-impact journals and presenting at national and international conferences.

About Population Council:

The Population Council is an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and to help achieve a humane, equitable, and sustainable balance between people and resources.

The Council conducts biomedical, social science, and public health research and helps build research capacities in developing countries. Established in 1952, the Council is governed by an international board of trustees. Its New York headquarters supports a global network of country offices.

The Population Council provides equal opportunity; it does not discriminate against any person with regard to age, color, creed, national origin and disability. Individuals from any part of the world are eligible to apply for Post Doctoral Research Fellow 2025 at Population Council. Decisions on employment are based on an individual’s qualifications as related to the position for which they are being considered.

Details of Post Doctoral Research Fellow 2025 at Population Council:

Posted date	24-08-2025
Sector	Private
Job type	Contract
Salary	$5,000- $6,000
Education	Master’s or PhD degree
Job Location	New York, USA
Postal Code	07020
Hiring Organization	The Population Council
Last Date	01 September 2025
Job Status	ON
No. of Vacancies	Multiple
Organization Street Address	Rockefeller University’s New York, USA

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct animal experiments to collect tissue samples from rats or mice.
• Process tissue samples for RNA-seq analyses.
• Lead the development, refinement, and implementation of computational tools and pipelines for processing and analyzing long-read whole genome sequencing data.
• Analyze existing and newly acquired genomic sequencing data to identify novel genes and genomic regions involved in spermatogenesis in the rat testis.
• Stay current with advances in bioinformatics and genomics, integrating new methodologies into the lab’s research.
• Supervise the technicians in the lab to conduct research experiments in animals and/or in vitro molecular biology techniques.
• Write proposals/grants for funding, manuscripts develop presentations and present in internal and external meetings.
• Contribute to project management broadly within the team, especially related to projects led by the Senior Scientist.
• Collaborate and work with other biomedical research groups within CBR and outside.

Post Doctoral Research Fellow 2025 at Population Council Qualification:

We understand that there are many paths to acquiring expertise and experience and strong candidates may not have every qualification listed here. We encourage applications from individuals who bring passion, skills, and experience in many or most of these areas.

Academic Qualification:

• Master’s or PhD degree in relevant field

Experience:

• Experience in animal research and molecular biology.
• Experience with bioinformatics / working with large data sets, with specific RNA-seq analysis experience a plus.
• Highly motivated, excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated skills to monitor and maintain project timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Fellowship Benefits:

Fellowships include a monthly stipend (starting at $6,237/month, commensurate with experience) to cover cost of living expenses, health insurance and relocation assistance. Fellows will be provided with office space and use of a computer.

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How to Apply for Post Doctoral Research Fellow 2025 at Population Council?

All interested candidates should apply online through official career portal of Population Council as well as apply through the following apply button by clicking on it.

• Please include a brief description of;
• Your academic and professional qualifications and goals
• A short statement about your research interests
• A copy of your CV
• International applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is this website the official application portal?
A: No. This is an informational post. All applications must be submitted through the Population Council’s official career portal at www.popcouncil.org/careers. Always verify job postings independently.

Q2: Do I need to pay any fee to apply for this fellowship?
A: Absolutely not. The Population Council does not charge any application, processing, or training fees. Any request for payment is a scam.

Q3: What is the exact application deadline?
A: The application deadline is September 1, 2025. It is advisable to apply well in advance of this date.

Q4: I am an international candidate. Am I eligible to apply?
A: Yes, the Population Council strongly encourages applications from international candidates. The fellowship offers relocation assistance to help with the move to New York.

Q5: Is the PhD degree mandatory at the time of application?
A: The position is intended for post-doctoral researchers. Candidates who have recently completed their PhD or are awaiting degree conferral are encouraged to apply. A Master’s degree alone is not sufficient for this role.

Q6: What is the net value of the stipend after taxes?
A: The stipend amount mentioned ($6,237/month) is likely a gross amount before applicable taxes and deductions. The net amount will depend on your individual tax situation and visa status.

Q7: Who can I contact for questions about my application?
A: Please use the contact information provided on the official Population Council career portal. Do not use contact information from unofficial sources.