Postdoctoral Scientist - Boston Area

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI); Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional health benefits

Retirement plans

Time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) in Cambridge, Massachusetts is looking for a highly organized Postdoctoral Scientist. The role involves performing research and laboratory tasks, analyzing data, and preparing research reports while contributing to projects within their scientific field.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or MD and a proven understanding of scientific principles. Compensation ranges from $70,000 to $91,000 annually, accompanied by comprehensive benefits and a commitment to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MD in a scientific field is required.
• Proven understanding of scientific principles essential.
• Must have operational knowledge of lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and development in collaboration with others.
• Make detailed observations and analyze data.
• Prepare technical reports and summaries.

Skills

Proven understanding of scientific principles

Ability to perform highly complex experiments

Operational knowledge of sophisticated lab equipment

Ability to work collaboratively

Exercises independent judgment

Education

Ph.D. degree in a scientific field or MD degree

Job description

Current HHMI Employees, click here to apply via your Workday account.

We are always open to finding self‑motivated and highly organized Postdoctoral Scientist candidates for potential opportunities within our labs in the greater Boston area.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You will be contacted by a member of our Recruitment team if your skills and experience appear to be a match when a role opens.

The Postdoctoral Scientist performs a variety of research and/or laboratory tasks and experiments under general supervision. Analyzes data and records the results and conclusions of laboratory experiments. Interprets analytical data and prepares research reports. May assist in the establishment of experimental protocols. Postdoc appointments are tied to a research program advised by the Investigator.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs research and/or development in collaboration with others for projects.
• Makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results.
• Exercises technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies.
• Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses.
• Maintains familiarity with current scientific literature.
• Contributes to project process within their scientific field.
• Investigates, builds, and develops new methods and technologies for project advancement.
• Maintains high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature.
• May participate in scientific conferences and contribute to scientific journals.
• Uses professional concepts in accordance with HHMI’s objectives to tackle complex problems in creative and effective ways.
• May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide mentorship to staff in the laboratory.

Qualifications

Education

• Ph.D. degree in a scientific field or MD degree.

Skills And Abilities

• Proven understanding of scientific principles.
• Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for acquiring results.
• Ability to perform highly complex experiments with high levels of reliability and accuracy within time constraints.
• Operational knowledge of sophisticated lab equipment.
• Ability to provide work and supervise directions to others.
• Ability to initiate and compose communications for various purposes in an appropriate style.
• Ability to work successfully within a collaborative and congenial environment and foster this ability in others.
• Ability to review goals, analyze processes vital to achieve those goals, and develop techniques and systems required to meet those goals. Often explores new areas and seeks opportunities to apply new knowledge to work.

Physical Requirements

Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Compensation

Postdoc 00 – $70,000.00 (minimum) – $91,000.00 (maximum). Pay Type: Annual. HHMI’s salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data. HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal consistency when making job offers. Typically, a new hire for this position in this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range.

Benefits

Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.