Senior Biomedical Research Scientist (Grant–Focused)

Tufts University; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University’s Peyton Lab in the Department of Biomedical Engineering on the Medford campus seeks a doctoral-level researcher to study how a cell’s chemical and physical environment guides movement, growth, and drug responses in tissue models. The role blends engineering and biology to create and test synthetic environments that reflect native ECM.

You will lead independent and collaborative experiments, mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers, assist with grant preparation, and

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral-level degree (PhD, MD, DVM, DDS, DMD, EdD or equivalent).
• 1-3 years postdoc-level research experience in relevant fields.
• Strong experience with scientific reporting and grant writing (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and supervised research in biomedical engineering.
• Regular advisor meetings with PI to communicate results and plan next steps.
• Assist with grant submissions and preparation of proposal materials; coordinate with staff.

Skills

Research experience

Grant writing

Mentoring

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DVM, DDS, DMD, EdD or equivalent)

Postdoctoral experience

Job description

Tufts University’s Peyton Lab in the Department of Biomedical Engineering on the Medford campus seeks a doctoral-level researcher to study how a cell’s chemical and physical environment guides movement, growth, and drug responses in tissue models. The role blends engineering and biology to create and test synthetic environments that reflect native ECM.

You will lead independent and collaborative experiments, mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers, assist with grant preparation, and