Postdoctoral Scientist - Boston Area

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional health benefits

Retirement plans

Time off

Recognition and wellness programs

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a research scientist to contribute to various scientific projects. The role involves conducting experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to technical reports. A Ph.D. in a scientific field or MD degree is required, alongside proficiency in scientific principles and complex experimentation.

The compensation range for this position is between $70,000 and $91,000 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants should be ready to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and/or development for projects.
• Analyze data and interpret results.
• Design and execute experiments contributing to project strategies.
• Prepare technical reports and analyses.
• Develop new methods and technologies for project advancement.

Skills

Understanding of scientific principles

Independent judgment in developing methods

Ability to perform complex experiments

Operational knowledge of lab equipment

Ability to supervise directions

Effective communications

Collaboration and congenial work environment

Goal review and process analysis

Education

Ph.D. in a scientific field or MD degree

Job description

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 achieving 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 and Benefits

Compensation Range:

Postdoc 00 – $70,000.00 (minimum) - $91,000.00 (maximum)

Pay Type: Annual

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.

HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word “may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.