Assistant Professor

Massachusetts general hospital department of molecular biology; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital's Department of Molecular Biology (MGH) and HMS Department of Genetics invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The appointment is jointly affiliated with MGH and HMS and will be fully employed by MGH.

The appointee will develop an innovative research program and engage in translational science with AI-enabled approaches. The successful candidate will mentor trainees and contribute to teaching and service across the Simches Research

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree with postdoctoral training.
• Strong record of independent research in molecular biology/genetics.
• Experience mentoring graduate students and postdocs.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent research program integrated with MGH and HMS communities.
• Mentor graduate students, fellows, and clinical trainees.
• Contribute to teaching and translational science initiatives.

Job description

Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Molecular Biology

Harvard Medical School Department of Genetics

The Department of Molecular Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School (HMS) invite applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level. The candidate will be fully employed by the Department of Molecular Biology at MGH (https://molbio.massgeneral.org/). The candidate’s laboratory would be integrated into the Department of Molecular Biology, within the rich research community of MGH’s Simches Research Center. The candidate will also be appointed as a faculty member and active participant in the HMS Department of Genetics (https://genetics.hms.harvard.edu).

The successful candidate will conduct exceptional and innovative research within the broadly construed disciplines of molecular biology, genetics, stem cell biology, chemical biology, bioinformatics, neuroscience,immunobiology, metabolomics,or other fields that would synergize with the current faculty’s research.Translational science and integration with AI are especially welcome.

Candidates will be expected to mentor MGH- and HMS-affiliated personnel in the MGH Departments of Molecular Biology and HMS Department of Genetics, including mainly graduate students, research fellows, and possibly clinical trainees. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree, have completed post-doctoral training, and have a strong record of research accomplishments.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.