Postdoctoral research fellow

Beth Israel Lahey Health

3d • $60,000 - $75,564 • Onsite

About The Position

The Aegis Lab develops computational methods to better understand how genetic mutations contribute to cancer and aging. Our team of computational scientists, bioinformaticians, and quantitative researchers is focused on advancing the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Led by Dr. Dominik Glodzik, the lab is part of the Department of Pathology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.

Requirements

• PhD in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, artificial intelligence, computational biology, or bioinformatics
• Excellent academic record from a leading undergraduate and/or graduate institution in the U.S. or internationally
• Strong publication record, including evidence of leading research projects and publications
• Experience or exposure to bioinformatics
• Demonstrated interest in biology, cancer research, and improving patient outcomes through coursework, internships, research projects, or related experiences
• Evidence of perseverance, initiative, and resilience
• Doctoral Degree or M.D.
• 0-1 year of postdoctoral research experience in academic or industrial lab setting, and/or teaching assistantship in a university setting, and/or residency, and/or clinical duties beyond that of the qualifying doctoral degree.
• Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
• Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
• Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.
• Ability to lead collaborative teams for larger projects or groups both internal and external to the Medical Center and across functional areas. Results have implications for the management and operations of multiple areas of the organization.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service and staff training to meet customer service standards and expectations for the assigned unit(s). Resolves service issues in the assigned unit(s) in a timely and respectful manner.

Nice To Haves

• Research experience in bioinformatics, digital pathology, cancer genomics, somatic mutations, or drug discovery and development
• Contributions to a public code repository (e.g., GitHub)
• Leadership experience through academic, professional, volunteer, or community activities

Responsibilities

• Abides by the institutional policies of BIDMC relating to health and safety, equality of opportunity and data storage and management.
• As a member of the research team, actively pursues research under the supervision of a principal investigator while developing skills for independent work.
• Receives training in and performs duties contributing to the investigational work of the team including formulation of research questions and design, conduct of experiments, and evaluation of results.
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under direction of PI.
• Develops expertise in desired lab skills/informatics/ physics/clinical research. Develops proficiency with research tools and equipment. Develops ability to work with more independence as the fellowship progresses
• Develops new ideas that promote current research; brings new expertise to the research program.
• teaching skills and provide supervision of students and their projects when appropriate.
• Engages in collaborative meetings with other research groups. Attends and leads scientific seminars.
• Learns to identify, acknowledge and correct deficiencies in one's own performance.
• Under the direction of PI, pursues/secures independent funding near the end of the fellowship.

Benefits

• Vaccinated against influenza (flu)

What This Job Offers

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