Launchpad: Computational Researcher I (Entry-Level)

Broad Institute; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Broad Institute is seeking a Computational Associate I to join diverse research teams in Cambridge. You will write and refine scripts to process large datasets, develop statistical models, and contribute to analytical tools used by scientists and clinicians.

Applicants should have strong programming skills (Python or R) and at least one year of undergraduate research experience. This entry-level role supports collaborations and may lead to publications.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills and experience with Python or R.
• Undergraduate senior with expected graduation by Summer 2027 or earlier.
• Major in computational biology, mathematics, statistics, physics, bioinformatics, CS or related field.
• At least 1 year of undergraduate independent research experience.

Responsibilities

• Write and refine scripts to process and analyze large datasets.
• Conceive, implement, and test statistical models.
• Develop and improve analytical tools and interfaces for scientists.
• Collaborate with scientists, clinicians, and experimental experts.
• Join lab meetings and support broader research goals; potentially contribute to publications.

Skills

Python

R

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computational Biology

Job description

The Broad Institute is seeking a Computational Associate I to join diverse research teams in Cambridge. You will write and refine scripts to process large datasets, develop statistical models, and contribute to analytical tools used by scientists and clinicians.

Applicants should have strong programming skills (Python or R) and at least one year of undergraduate research experience. This entry-level role supports collaborations and may lead to publications.