Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow is a trainee pursuing advanced studies beyond the doctoral level in preparation for an independent career in a biomedical field. In collaboration with and under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Fellow engages in activities that support professional development. The role involves conducting research under PI supervision while developing the skills and independence needed for an independent research career. Fellows receive training in research question formulation, study design, experimentation, and evaluation of results; develop expertise in relevant laboratory skills, informatics, physics, or clinical research; and build proficiency with research tools and equipment. They also contribute to scientific publications, collaborative research, seminars, student teaching and supervision when appropriate, and seek independent funding near the end of the fellowship.

The position requires a doctoral degree or M.D. and 0–1 year of qualifying postdoctoral research, academic or industrial laboratory, teaching assistantship, residency, or clinical experience beyond the qualifying doctoral degree. Physical demands are classified as light work, involving exertion of up to 20 pounds of force frequently, with periods of standing or moving throughout the hospital campus. The annual base salary range is $60,000–$75,564. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires staff vaccination against influenza as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree or M.D.
• 0–1 year of postdoctoral research experience in an academic or industrial laboratory setting, and/or a university teaching assistantship, residency, or clinical duties beyond those required for the qualifying doctoral degree.
• Ability to make decisions guided by general instructions and practices, interpret guidance, and recommend solutions to moderately complex problems.
• Ability to analyze varied problems using observation, knowledge, skills, and general precedents.
• Ability to follow procedures, organize and prioritize work within general guidelines, and seek assistance in difficult or unpredictable situations.
• Ability to summarize and communicate moderately complex information in English in varied written formats.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex verbal information in English.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant concepts, practices, and policies, and ability to apply them in complex situations.
• Ability to lead collaborative teams and provide customer service and staff training.
• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently, stand for periods of time, and move throughout the hospital campus.
• Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Abide by institutional policies relating to health and safety, equality of opportunity, and data storage and management.
• Pursue research under the supervision of a principal investigator while developing skills for independent work.
• Receive training in and perform work contributing to the research team's investigations, including formulating research questions, designing and conducting experiments, and evaluating results.
• Prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the direction of the PI.
• Develop expertise in relevant laboratory skills, informatics, physics, or clinical research, and proficiency with research tools and equipment.
• Develop the ability to work more independently as the fellowship progresses.
• Develop new ideas that promote current research and bring new expertise to the research program.
• Develop teaching skills and supervise students and their projects when appropriate.
• Collaborate with other research groups, attend scientific seminars, and lead seminars.
• Identify, acknowledge, and correct deficiencies in personal performance.
• Pursue or secure independent funding near the end of the fellowship under the PI's direction.

What This Job Offers

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