Postdoctoral Scientist - Boston Area
About The Position
HHMI is focused on supporting and moving science forward in a variety of different ways ranging from conducting basic biomedical research, empowering educators, inspiring students, developing the next generation of scientists – even stretching into film and media production. Our Headquarters is in the greater Washington, DC metro area and is home to over 300 employees with expertise in investments, communications, digital production, biomedical sciences, and everything in between. The work housed here supports and augments the groundbreaking research conducted in HHMI labs across the nation. As HHMI scientists continue to push boundaries in laboratories and classrooms, you can be sure that your contributions while working here are making a difference. We are always open to finding self-motivated and highly organized Postdoctoral Scientist candidates for potential opportunities within our labs in the greater Boston area. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You will be contacted by a member of our Recruitment team if your skills and experience appear to be a match when a role opens. The Postdoctoral Scientist performs a variety of research and/or laboratory tasks and experiments under general supervision. Analyzes data and records the results and conclusions of laboratory experiments. Interprets analytical data and prepares research reports. May assist in the establishment of experimental protocols. Postdoc appointments are tied to a research program advised by the Investigator.
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree in a scientific field or MD degree
- Proven understanding of scientific principles
- Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for acquiring results
- Ability to perform highly complex experiments with high levels of reliability and accuracy within time constraints
- Operational knowledge of sophisticated lab equipment
- Ability to provide work and supervise directions to others
- Ability to initiate and compose communications for various purposes in an appropriate style
- Ability to work successfully within a collaborative and congenial environment and foster this ability in others.
- Ability to review goals, analyze processes vital to achieve those goals, and develop techniques and systems required to meet those goals. Often explores new areas and seeks opportunities to apply new knowledge to work.
Responsibilities
- Performs research and/or development in collaboration with others for projects.
- Makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results
- Exercises technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies.
- Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses.
- Maintains familiarity with current scientific literature
- Contributes to project process within their scientific field.
- Investigates, builds, and develops new methods and technologies for project advancement.
- Maintains high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature.
- May participate in scientific conferences and contribute to scientific journals.
- Uses professional concepts in accordance with HHMI’s objectives to tackle complex problems in creative and effective ways.
- May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide mentorship to staff in the laboratory.
Benefits
- competitive pay
- exceptional health benefits
- retirement plans
- time off
- a range of recognition and wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
