Research Scientist, Pharmacy, Physio & Biophys

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Job summary

Boston University Medical Campus is seeking a Research Scientist, Pharmacy, Physio & Biophys to design and execute studies on Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis, using primary human neuronal cultures from induced pluripotent stem cells, transgenic models, and human clinical samples. The role will involve large-scale data generation and multi-omics analyses.

Qualifications include a PhD with postdoctoral research in biochemical and cellular disease biology; mass spectrometry experience is

Qualifications

• PhD level scientist with postdoctoral research in disease pathogenesis.
• Prior mass spectrometry experience is preferred.
• Experience with biochemical and cellular biology of disease is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute studies to investigate Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis.
• Analyze large datasets including gene expression and proteomics.

Skills

PhD level scientist

Postdoctoral experience

Mass spectrometry

Education

PhD in Biochemistry/Cell Biology

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Research Scientist, Pharmacy, Physio & Biophys

Category

Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional

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.