Research Scientist, Pharmacy, Physio & Biophys

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University invites a PhD-level scientist to lead studies on Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis, employing diverse models from patient-derived neurons to transgenic animals and human clinical samples.

The role emphasizes biochemical and cellular analyses, with a focus on mass spectrometry and large-scale omics data. You will contribute to drug development projects and collaborate across disciplines in a vibrant biomedical research environment.

Qualifications

• PhD with postdoctoral experience in biochemical and cellular biology of disease pathogenesis is required.
• Experience with mass spectrometry-based analytic work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute studies to investigate Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis using primary human neuronal cultures from iPSCs, transgenic rodents, and human samples.
• Analyze large data sets including gene expression and proteomic profiles and perform biochemical analyses.
• Generate and interpret data to support drug development efforts.

Skills

Postdoctoral experience

Biochemical analysis

Education

PhD

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Category Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional

Job Location Boston, MA, United States

Tracking Code 26500151600924

Posted Date 10/5/2026

Salary Grade Grade 00

Expected Hiring Range Minimum $0.01

Expected Hiring Range Maximum $0.20

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University\'s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type Full-Time/Regular

The candidate is expected to perform study design and execution to investigate Alzheimer\'s disease pathogenesis and explore drug development. Primary human neuronal culture from induced pluripotent stem cells, transgenic rodent models, and human clinical samples (blood and postmortem brain tissue) will be utilized for biochemical analysis using advance analytic instruments. Large data set is expected to be generated and analyzed including gene expression and proteomic profiles.

Required Skills

A PhD level scientist with postdoctoral research experience in biochemical and cellular biology of disease pathogenesis is required. Prior experience in mass spectrometry-based analytic work is preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.