Postdoctoral Scientist - Boston Area
Company: Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: January 23, 2025
Job Description:
Current HHMI Employees, click here to apply via your Workday
account.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.Principal Duties and
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.QualificationsEducation
- Ph.D. degree in a scientific field or MD degreeSkills and
Abilities
- 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.Physical RequirementsRemaining in a
normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time;
reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to
manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard;
communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear
within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The
position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials
weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or
tablet).Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the
essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation.
Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an
individual basis.Please Note:This job description sets forth the
job's principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it
should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless
they begin with the word "may," the Essential Duties and
Responsibilities described above are "essential functions" of the
job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.Compensation
Range:Postdoc 00 - $70,000.00 (minimum) - $91,000.00 (maximum)Pay
Type: AnnualHHMI's salary structure is developed based on relevant
job market data. HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous
experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal
equity when making job offers. Typically, a new hire for this
position in this location is compensated between the minimum and
the midpoint of the salary range.Compensation and Benefits Our
employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many
ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive
pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a
range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our site to learn
more.
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