Biomedical Postdoctoral Fellow — Independent Research

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston is seeking a Research Fellow. Under the mentorship of a principal investigator, you will engage in activities to advance your biomedical career while contributing to ongoing projects.

This trainee position requires a doctoral degree or MD, 0–1 year postdoctoral experience, and strong written and verbal communication skills. The role includes training in experimental design, manuscript preparation, and collaboration across groups.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD required for eligibility.
• 0–1 year postdoctoral research experience or teaching assistantship.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently under PI supervision.
• Familiarity with laboratory research and data management.

Responsibilities

• Abides by the institutional policies of BIDMC relating to health and safety, equality of opportunity and data storage and management.
• As a member of the research team, actively pursues research under the supervision of a principal investigator while developing skills for independent work.
• Receives training in and performs duties contributing to the investigational work of the team including formulation of research questions and design, conduct of experiments, and evaluation of results.
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under direction of PI.
• Develops expertise in desired lab skills/informatics/ physics/clinical research. Develops proficiency with research tools and equipment.
• Develops new ideas that promote current research; brings new expertise to the research program.
• teaching skills and provide supervision of students and their projects when appropriate.
• Engages in collaborative meetings with other research groups. Attends and leads scientific seminars.
• Learns to identify, acknowledge and correct deficiencies in one's own performance.
• Under the direction of PI, pursues/secures independent funding near the end of the fellowship.

Skills

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Independence of Action

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Knowledge

Team Work

Customer Service

Education

Doctoral Degree or M.D.

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston is seeking a Research Fellow. Under the mentorship of a principal investigator, you will engage in activities to advance your biomedical career while contributing to ongoing projects.

This trainee position requires a doctoral degree or MD, 0–1 year postdoctoral experience, and strong written and verbal communication skills. The role includes training in experimental design, manuscript preparation, and collaboration across groups.