Postdoctoral Scientist - Boston Area

Postdoctoral Scientist – Boston Area

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) seeks a self‑motivated, highly organized Postdoctoral Scientist to conduct research and laboratory tasks under general supervision in the Boston area. This role involves analyzing data, interpreting results, preparing research reports, and contributing to experimental protocols within a research program advised by an Investigator.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Candidates whose skills and experience match a role when it opens will be contacted by the recruitment team.

• 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 processes within their scientific field.
• Investigates, builds, and develops new methods and technologies for project advancement.
• Maintains a high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific participate in scientific conferences and contribute to scientific journals.
• Uses professional concepts in accordance with HHMI’s objectives to tackle complex problems creatively and effectively.
• May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide mentorship to staff in the laboratory.

• 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 reliability and accuracy within time constraints.
• Operational knowledge of sophisticated laboratory equipment.
• Ability to provide direction and supervise work 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 achieving those goals, and develop techniques and systems required to meet those goals, often exploring new areas and seeking opportunities to apply new knowledge to work.

Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, e.g., using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about the workspace and lift materials weighing up to several pounds.

Persons with disabilities may perform essential duties with reasonable accommodation. Accommodation requests will be evaluated individually.

Compensation Range: $70,000.00 (minimum) – $91,000.00 (maximum).

Pay Type:

Annual. HHMI’s salary structure is based on market data and candidate qualifications. Our total rewards include competitive pay, health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and wellness programs.

HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.