Research Fellow – Joslin Diabetes Center

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, MA is seeking a Research Fellow to conduct independent and collaborative research focused on adipose tissue biology, thermogenesis, and metabolic disease. The role combines advanced molecular and cellular biology methods with in vivo mouse studies and computational omics analysis.

You will design studies, develop analytical pipelines, interpret results, and contribute to manuscript and grant writing.

Qualifications

• Design, execution, and troubleshooting of experiments on thermogenic adipose tissue cell states; mouse and human systems.
• In vivo and ex vivo mouse model research; tissue collection and processing.
• Scientific communication, grant support, and collaboration through writing and presenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments on adipose biology and thermogenesis in mouse and human systems.
• Plan and conduct mouse-based studies; coordinate tissue collection and data generation with facilities.
• Prepare figures, reports, abstracts, and presentations; contribute to grant applications.

Skills

Experimental design

In vivo mouse research

Molecular biology techniques

Data analysis

Job description

# Research Fellow – Joslin Diabetes CenterBoston, MA • Joslin Diabetes • Full-time • DayShare job:Apply now**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 USDThe 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### **Job details*** **Employment:** Full-time* **Hours/Week:** 40* **Shift:** Day* **Category:** Academic Research* **Pay Range:** $31,000.00 USD - $52,000.00 USD* **FLSA:** Exempt* **Req ID:** JR106940Get Directions**Joslin Diabetes**3 Blackfan Street, Boston, MA 02115