Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow, Nephrology

Boston Medical Center•Boston, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Medicine, Section of Nephrology is recruiting for a pre-doctoral research fellow to work within Dr. Jin Wei’s research team. This is a basic research group focused on the role of the juxtaglomerular apparatus in regulating renal hemodynamics and systemic blood pressure. The position involves performing experiments, animal care, data collection and analysis, maintaining research records, and assisting with general laboratory operations. The fellow will also support the principal investigator and research team in executing research projects, interpreting results, and preparing data for presentations, manuscripts, and grant applications.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a PhD program or have equivalent training in a field related to the research project.
Prior experience in wet-lab research preferred.
Experience working with animal models (e.g., mice) or willingness to learn animal handling and surgical techniques preferred.
Ability to follow detailed experimental protocols and maintain accurate research records.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to work independently and as part of a research team.
Must be able to follow laboratory safety procedures and institutional animal care regulations.
Must be able to maintain accurate and confidential research records.

Nice To Haves

Experience with molecular biology, biochemistry, or physiology techniques (such as PCR, Western blot, histology, cell culture, or microscopy) is a plus.
Experience with data analysis or statistical software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform bench work, animal surgeries, and animal care.
Collect and analyze data, generate figures, and prepare manuscripts.
Support the principal investigator and research team in collaborated projects.
Assist with laboratory management and daily operations, including maintaining laboratory organization, monitoring inventory, ordering supplies, and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety regulations.