Postdoctoral Program

The McGovern Institute is a unique interdisciplinary research environment in which postdocs work closely with faculty, honing their scientific skills in preparation for tenure-track positions at major universities or significant research positions in industry.

Most postdoctoral opportunities at the McGovern Institute can be found on the MIT Careers page. Applicants interested in McGovern postdoc positions that are not listed on the MIT Careers page should contact McGovern faculty directly.

Benefits and Resources

From ice cream socials and monthly game nights, to annual beach retreats and boat cruises, there are many opportunities to create a healthy work-life balance at the McGovern Institute.

Postdoctoral associates at the McGovern Institute are eligible to receive MIT’s full suite of benefits and resources including best-in-class health plans and pension plan, fully subsidized T passes, tuition assistance, career development workshops and counseling, a wide range of parenting benefits, along with access to world-class athletic facilities, the MIT Museum—and much more.

  • Medical/Dental/Vision: MIT offers a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans to cover a wide range of care
  • Time Off: Several options—paid and unpaid—for taking time away from work to manage personal, medical, and family issues including 13 paid holidays, a winter break, and 4 weeks of vacation (3 in first year)
  • Transportation: Free, unrestricted access to the MBTA subway and local bus systems, subsidies for MBTA parking and commuter rail, and reduced rates for Blue Bikes and Zip Cars
  • Career and Professional Development: Comprehensive career development services including workshops and virtual individual consulting and tuition assistance up to $5,250 per calendar year
  • Work-Life and Wellness: Webinars, support groups and consultations designed to enhance quality of life, stress management classes, retirement planning, childcare resources, mental health services, access to world-class athletic facilities, and discounted tickets to a wide spectrum of local cultural and sporting events.

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.

Questions?

Contact Human Resources at macdonme@mit.edu or 617-324-0639.