Are you interested in working at the Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience?

We offer student internship opportunities throughout the year. If you are interested in being considered for any potential openings, please complete the research position interest form.

Current staff positions are posted at the BCH Careers Website.

Research Scholars Program 2026

The Research Scholars Program offers an intensive 2-year post-baccalaureate training experience at the intersection of research and clinical practice. Based in the Division of Developmental Medicine (DDM) at Boston Children’s Hospital, scholars will work in an interdisciplinary environment within the Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Research Labs. Scholars will hold a full-time, salaried Clinical Research Assistant position, with protected time for mentored independent projects and didactics.

Call for Applications 2026

LCN and Division of Developmental Medicine Fellowships

2026 Neurodevelopmental T32 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program at Boston Children's Hospital

Funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), this fellowship supports researchers who aim to improve or expand their ability to conduct interdisciplinary investigation in translational neuroscience research in neurodevelopment and neurodevelopmental disorders.  The T32 program is led by two co-directors (David Glahn, PhD, Psychiatry; Charles Nelson, PhD, Developmental Medicine Center) with a group of 19 highly skilled and successful training faculty from a diverse array of disciplines. New Fellows will be mentored through their fellowship training into positions within academia, clinical care, and industry at the intersection of translational research for neurodevelopmental disorders.

Application Deadline: March 13, 2026

Selections Announced: April 30, 2026

Funds Released: July 1, 2026

To learn more about this NIH-funded 1-year fellowship and see a full list of faculty mentors, please review the T32 Info Sheet and TNC Website. 

Further inquiries can be made by reaching out to us directly at T32translationaldevelopment@childrens.harvard.edu.