Associate in Cell Biology

Harvard University; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gygi lab in the Department of Cell Biology at Harvard Medical School is seeking an Associate. Responsibilities include training in mass spectrometry-based proteomics, conducting independent research aimed at publishing work in the interactome pipeline.

The Associate will choose an independent project, interact with other labs in the department, and may collaborate with hospital labs. This role is a stepping stone toward graduate or medical school in protein‑protein interactions research.

Qualifications

• Training in mass spectrometry-based proteomics will be received.
• Independent research with publication goals.
• Planning and execution of interactome pipeline research.
• Manuscript writing will occur.

Responsibilities

• Training in the area of mass spectrometry-based proteomics will be received.
• Independent research will be performed with a goal of producing a publication surrounding work performed in the interactome pipeline.
• Participation in the planning and execution of interactome pipeline research will be performed.
• Manuscript writing will occur.

Skills

Mass spectrometry training

Education

BS in Chemistry or Biology

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Proteomics

Job description

The Gygi lab in the Department of Cell Biology at Harvard Medical School is searching for an Associate. Responsibilities will include:

• Training in the area of mass spectrometry-based proteomics will be received.
• Independent research will be performed with a goal of producing a publication surrounding work performed in the interactome pipeline.
• Participation in the planning and execution of interactome pipeline research will be performed;
• and manuscript writing will occur.

Associate will select their own independent research project. For more than 8 years, the lab has been systematically collecting protein-protein interaction data. There are many thousands of human genes for which we now have some idea about its biological role. This individual will create a research plan around illuminating the function of a human gene where little to nothing was previously known about its role in human health and disease.

This position will also interact with other labs in the Department of Cell Biology depending on the research project selected. There is the possibility to work with hospital labs if their expertise in the subject area is needed.

This position is a stepping stone for those interested in being trained for future work in graduate or medical school in the area of protein-protein interactions work.

With this appointment, you are represented by the Harvard Academic Workers ( HAW ) – UAW for purposes of collective bargaining and matters affecting your compensation and working conditions.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or Biology or a related field.

Additional Qualifications

• If visa sponsorship is needed, Harvard retains the discretion to determine which visa status is appropriate and whether a visa sponsorship application will ultimately be submitted, including payment of any applicable fees.

Special Instructions

Required documents:

• Statement of Research for work
• Cover Letter describing your interest in the lab and initial ideas for new research directions or projects you could undertake in the lab.
• A NOTE with names and contact information for 2-3 people who have agreed to serve as your reference

Expected Dates

• Start date: The position is expected to start on or around October 15, 2026 with some flexibility.
• Duration: This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance, business need, and continued funding to support the position.

Contact Information

Steven P. Gygi
HMS – Dept. of Cell Biology
240 Longwood Ave.
Boston, MA 02115

Contact Email

Salary Range

• $58,000–$65,000 annually, commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.

Minimum Number of References Required

Minimum Number of References Required 2

Maximum Number of References Allowed

Maximum Number of References Allowed 3

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