2027 Spring Post-Doctoral Fellowship Opportunities, Waltham, MA

Sanofi • Waltham, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Sanofi is offering a two-year post-doctoral fellowship opportunity in AAV Technologies in Waltham, Massachusetts. The fellow will work with viral vectors that deliver therapeutic genes to diseased cells. The opportunity is intended for a candidate with a PhD in a relevant life-sciences field and expertise in viral vector biology, molecular cloning, mutagenesis, recombinant protein expression, mammalian cell culture and transfection, biochemical assay development and optimization, protein modifications, and biophysical characterization. The position requires relocating to the office location and working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for the full duration of the fellowship. Candidates must be permanently authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Sanofi describes a supportive, collaborative, purpose-driven work environment with mentoring, access to current tools and digital innovation, continuous learning, personalized development plans, and opportunities for internal mobility. The listed salary is $98,000 per year; final compensation depends on experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

Requirements

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Virology, or a closely related field.
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the United States and not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for the full two-year duration.
• Strong background in viral vector biology, with demonstrated expertise in molecular cloning, mutagenesis, and recombinant protein expression.
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and transfection methods.
• Proficiency in biochemical assay development and optimization.
• Solid knowledge of protein modifications and their functional consequences.
• Experience with biophysical characterization methods, including SPR, AUC, and TEM.

Responsibilities

• Work with AAV technologies and viral vectors that deliver therapeutic genes to diseased cells.

Benefits

• Mentoring and collaborative teams.
• Access to the latest tools and digital innovation, with continuous learning.
• Personalized development plans, short-term gigs, and internal mobility across functions and countries.
• Inclusive, flexible workplaces that support personal and professional well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree