Research Faculty, PhD

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians

21h

About The Position

The Research Faculty member is a PhD-level scientist responsible for conducting and advancing scientific research in support of the department’s academic and research missions. The role is dedicated exclusively to research and related scholarly activities, emphasizing scientific discovery, collaboration, and dissemination of research findings. The position requires 100% research effort, with no routine clinical, teaching, or administrative responsibilities. Performance is evaluated based on scientific productivity, scholarly publications, sustained research funding, and advancement of departmental research objectives.

The candidate will be appointed to the faculty of Harvard Medical School at an academic rank commensurate with experience. The position is situated in the academic environment of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and its Department of Medicine, including collaboration opportunities associated with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Minimum academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School (HMS).
• Demonstrated independent research funding through grants, contracts, or other external sources sufficient to support the research program for a minimum of three years.
• Minimum annual salary of $130,000, fully supported through grants, contracts, or other independent research funding.
• Demonstrated record of scientific research, scholarly publications, and research productivity.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and conduct independent and collaborative scientific research aligned with departmental priorities.
• Develop research hypotheses, methodologies, protocols, and experimental approaches.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and present scientific data and research findings.
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and other scholarly publications.
• Develop and contribute to grant applications, research proposals, and progress reports to support research funding.
• Collaborate with faculty, investigators, and multidisciplinary research teams to advance scientific initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with institutional research policies, regulatory requirements, and standards of scientific integrity.

What This Job Offers

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