Research Scientist - Albers Lab

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Hospital Corporation—Mass General Brigham is seeking a Research Scientist for the Albers Lab to advance mechanistic and translational projects in neurodegenerative disease using integrative computational and experimental approaches. You will work with a multidisciplinary team at Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

The role involves developing data from mouse models, leveraging external datasets, coordinating biomarker assays, and guiding standardization of outcomes.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in a related field required.
• 5–7 years of research experience (graduate/postdoc) required.
• Strong knowledge of neurodegenerative disease research and biomarkers.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of experiments and research projects.
• Contribute to scientific strategies and publish results.
• Mentor staff and manage data generation.
• Collaborate with external researchers and seek funding.

Skills

Excellent research skills

Independent judgment

Publication ability

Leadership

Education

Doctorate in Related Field

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Summary The Albers Lab is a research laboratory of the MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease (MIND) that develops and applies integrative computational methods in biomedical and brain research to develop new therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative diseases. We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and independent Research Scientist to be part of our team. While the position is primarily laboratory-based, the successful candidate will be working with a highly interdisciplinary team of computational, clinical and bench researchers at the Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School providing writing support to Dr. Albers for his mechanistic and translational projects. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop data (mouse models of neuroinflammation and TDP43+ ALS and Alzheimer’s disease and Related Dementias) and incorporate external datasets (MGH-ADRC, UK Biobank, NYGC, electronic health record data from MGB, UK, and ENACT enclave etc) to assess the human relevance of disease phenotypes and pharmacological rescue in our mouse models of disease. The Research Scientist will also interact with lab members conducting clinical trials and generate biomarker data using the MSD assay platform. The Research Scientist will lead the standardization of pre-specified outcomes for mouse and management of data being generated. Scientific insights resulting from this research are expected to be presented at external scientific conferences and published in high impact journals. In consultation with their Principal Investigator (PI), undertake and execute a program of scientific study culminating in publication. Drives research projects scientifically and determines the course of research as evidenced by leadership, obtaining funding, writing, or other recognition. May not necessarily receive independent resources; however, their contribution is essential to the conceptual/scientific success of the project. They assist their PI in the training and supervision of other laboratory personnel and in a wide variety of administrative tasks, as necessary.

Essential Functions

• Makes proficient intellectual contributions to scientific strategies of the group/lab and plays a leadership role by acting as subject matter authority in the field.
• Contributes to the design and execution of experiments and/or research projects.
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods and technologies to obtain results.
• May collaborate with external researchers and/or receive external project funding support.
• Presents results and prepares publications.
• May assist PI in the training and supervision of other staff.

Qualifications

Education Doctorate Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Previous Research experience (inclusive of graduate and postdoctoral experience) 5-7 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent research skills.
• Demonstrated evidence of specific scientific competence in field.
• Demonstrated broad knowledge of field.
• Evidence of potential for scientific creativity and original though.
• Able to exercise independent judgment and leadership.
• Ability to contribute to publications.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

$60,000 - $96,000 Remote Type Onsite Work Location 114 16th Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America)

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