Associate Scientist

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Medical School in Boston invites applications for a faculty scientist to lead translational research in pulmonary hypertension, focusing on right heart adaptation, biomarkers, and proteomic pathways. The successful candidate will oversee a patient registry and biorepository containing clinical data and samples collected during procedures.

The role includes designing studies, interpreting data, leading manuscript preparation, and developing standardized specimen-processing and database

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, physiology, or related field.
• Experience with patient registries and biorepositories.
• Experience in academic and biotech translational research.
• Strong scholarly record and publication history.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient registry and biorepository with clinical data and samples.
• Design and execute studies on exercise-related biomarkers and phenotypes.
• Lead manuscript preparation and data interpretation.
• Develop standardized specimen-processing and database procedures.
• Mentor and supervise trainees and junior investigators.

Skills

Biomedical research

Translational research

Pulmonary hypertension

Molecular biology

Biomarker studies

Education

Ph.D. in relevant field

M.D. (preferred)

Job description

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. with expertise in biomedical engineering, cardiovascular physiology, right ventricular adaptation to pressure overload, and molecular biology. The ideal candidate will combine research experience in academic and biotechnology settings with current human translational research in pulmonary hypertension. The faculty member will oversee a patient registry and biorepository containing clinical data and plasma, cellular, and RNA samples collected during right heart catheterization and invasive cardiopulmonary exercise testing at rest, peak exercise, and recovery. The candidate will design and execute studies of exercise-related biomarkers, genetic and clinical phenotypes, and proteomic pathways in pulmonary hypertension; interpret data; and lead manuscript preparation. The role also includes developing standardized specimen-processing and database procedures, maintaining sample quality and reproducibility, and serving as a scientific resource for investigators and trainees. Applicants should demonstrate a strong record of clinical excellence and scholarly accomplishment and must hold an M.D. Academic appointment at the rank of Instructor at Harvard Medical School will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. All HMS faculty are expected to devote a minimum of 50 hours per year to teaching Harvard learners.

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