Research Fellow - Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin Diabetes Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Research Fellow to lead and collaborate on biomedical studies focused on adipose tissue biology, thermoregulation, and metabolic disease. The role combines experimental biology, in vivo mouse work, and computational analysis of omics data to drive insight and publication quality.

The candidate will design studies, develop pipelines, interpret results, and contribute to grant writing and presentations for internal and external audiences.

Qualifications

• Design, execute and troubleshoot experiments investigating adipose biology and thermoregulation.
• Plan and conduct mouse-based in vivo studies with proper training and compliance.
• Prepare figures, reports, and presentations; contribute to grant applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments investigating thermogenic adipose tissue cell states and function in mouse and human systems; develop and optimize molecular and cellular assays supporting adipocyte differentiation and function studies; and maintain rigorous protocols, lab records, and reproducible documentation to ensure high data quality and institutional compliance.
• Plan and conduct mouse-based studies relevant to adipose biology and thermoregulation, coordinate interventions and tissue/sample collection, manage downstream tissue processing and data generation in collaboration with core facilities, and ensure appropriate training, compliance, and recordkeeping for animal research activities.
• Prepare figures, reports, manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for internal and external audiences; contribute to grant and fellowship applications through scientific writing and data summaries; and present findings and participate in collaborative scholarly activities, including lab meetings, journal clubs, and data discussions.

Skills

Experimental design

In vivo mouse work

Molecular biology

Computational omics analysis

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Research Fellow will conduct independent and collaborative biomedical research focused on adipose tissue biology, thermoregulation, and metabolic disease. The role integrates advanced molecular and cellular biology methods, in vivo mouse-based research, and computational analysis of omics data. The Research Fellow will design studies, develop and validate experimental and analytical pipelines, interpret results, communicate findings through manuscripts and presentations, and contribute to grant-related scientific writing and reporting.

Job Description

• (1) Experimental and study design, execution, and troubleshooting: Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments investigating thermogenic adipose tissue cell states and function in mouse and human systems; develop and optimize molecular and cellular assays supporting adipocyte differentiation and function studies; and maintain rigorous protocols, lab records, and reproducible documentation to ensure high data quality and institutional compliance.
• (2) In vivo and ex vivo research in mouse models: Plan and conduct mouse-based studies relevant to adipose biology and thermoregulation, coordinate interventions and tissue/sample collection, manage downstream tissue processing and data generation in collaboration with core facilities, and ensure appropriate training, compliance, and recordkeeping for animal research activities.
• (3) Scientific communication, grant support, and collaboration: Prepare figures, reports, manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for internal and external audiences; contribute to grant and fellowship applications through scientific writing and data summaries; and present findings and participate in collaborative scholarly activities, including lab meetings, journal clubs, and data discussions.

Pay Range: $31,000.00 USD - $52,000.00 USD The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.