Senior Brain Imaging Scientist – Spatial Omics

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research institution is seeking a Research Scientist 3 to lead experiments in spatial transcriptomics and proteomics at the Chung Lab. This pivotal role will involve collaborating with multiple teams to optimize protocols and ensure data generation for a NIH-funded research center. The successful candidate will independently conduct research while also assisting junior staff, ensuring alignment with the center’s goals and timelines. Experience in light sheet microscopy and strong collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in executing and optimizing experiments for imaging data generation.
• Experience with light sheet microscopy and spatial transcriptomics.
• Strong teamwork abilities collaborating across multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and optimize protocols for research.
• Collaborate with teams for protocol validation.
• Provide progress updates to project teams.
• Prepare progress reports for funding agencies.
• Ensure timely data generation for research.

Skills

Experimental design

Protocol optimization

Collaboration

Data analysis

Job description

A prestigious research institution is seeking a Research Scientist 3 to lead experiments in spatial transcriptomics and proteomics at the Chung Lab. This pivotal role will involve collaborating with multiple teams to optimize protocols and ensure data generation for a NIH-funded research center. The successful candidate will independently conduct research while also assisting junior staff, ensuring alignment with the center’s goals and timelines. Experience in light sheet microscopy and strong collaboration skills are essential.