Postdoctoral Associate - Xavier Lab

The Broad Institute Inc; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

13 paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental and family care leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Broad Institute seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join the Xavier Lab and Klarman Cell Observatory to decipher how human genetic variants perturb cellular pathways and develop computational approaches and functional assays.

We are an interdisciplinary group with expertise in genomics, microbiology, immunology, and computational analysis. Prospective applicants should have a strong publication record and be highly motivated to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biochemistry, immunology, chemical or molecular biology or related field and 0+ years of experience.
• Excellent critical thinking, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with biologists, computational biologists, data scientists, and software engineers.
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out a variety of tasks in parallel, recognize and solve problems effectively, and shift priorities rapidly.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of scientists, including biologists, bioinformaticians, and clinicians.
• Contribute to the development of new experimental methods and computational tools for biological research.
• Publish findings in top-tier journals and present research at national and international conferences.
• Apply novel methods in the context of tissue biology
• Use demonstrated scientific creativity, collaboration with others, and independent thought to expand technical capabilities and identify new research opportunities
• Regular interaction with internal and external contacts, including Broad scientists, collaborators, students, postdocs, and external clinicians and industry leaders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in biochemistry/immunology/ molecular biology

Job description

The Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join the Xavier Lab and Klarman Cell Observatory to discover how human genetic variants perturb cellular and molecular pathways to cause disease and develop computational approaches and functional assays to decipher the chemical language of the microbiota.

We are an interdisciplinary group with expertise in genomics, microbiology, immunology, and computational analysis. Prospective applicants should have made significant contributions to their area of study, as evidenced by a strong publication record. We are seeking creative and highly motivated individuals who want to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary research environment.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of scientists, including biologists, bioinformaticians, and clinicians.
• Contribute to the development of new experimental methods and computational tools for biological research.
• Publish findings in top-tier journals and present research at national and international conferences.
• Apply novel methods in the context of tissue biology
• Use demonstrated scientific creativity, collaboration with others, and independent thought to expand technical capabilities and identify new research opportunities
• Regular interaction with internal and external contacts, including Broad scientists, collaborators, students, postdocs, and external clinicians and industry leaders.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biochemistry, immunology, chemical or molecular biology or related field and 0+ years of experience and a strong knowledge of a variety of biological areas of research
• Excellent critical thinking, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with biologists, computational biologists, data scientists, and software engineers.
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out a variety of tasks in parallel, recognize and solve problems effectively, and shift priorities rapidly.

At Broad, your base pay is just one part of a comprehensive total rewards package. From day one, this role offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings accounts; at least 13 paid holidays; winter closure; paid time off; parental and family care leave; and an employee assistance program, among other Broad benefits.

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• at least 13 paid holidays
• winter closure
• paid time off
• parental and family care leave
• an employee assistance program, among other Broad benefits

The Broad Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

The expected base pay range for this position as listed above is based on a 40 hour per week schedule. Broad provides pay ranges representing its reasonable and good faith estimate of what the organization reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, qualifications, and other factors permissible by law.

At Broad, your base pay is just one part of a comprehensive total rewards package. From day one, this role offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings accounts; at least 13 paid holidays; winter closure; paid time off; parental and family care leave; and an employee assistance program, among other Broad benefits.

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• at least 13 paid holidays
• winter closure
• paid time off
• parental and family care leave
• an employee assistance program, among other Broad benefits

The Broad Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Should you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.