Postdoctoral Associate (Genomics and Microbiota Research)

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Salary: $70,000–$92,666.67 per year

Company

hirify.global of MIT and Harvard is an interdisciplinary biomedical research institute focused on genomics, microbiology, immunology, and computational analysis.

What you will do

• Investigate how human genetic variants perturb cellular and molecular pathways that cause disease.
• Develop computational approaches, functional assays, experimental methods, and computational tools for biological research.
• Apply novel methods in tissue biology and identify new research opportunities.
• Collaborate with biologists, bioinformaticians, clinicians, data scientists, software engineers, students, postdocs, and external partners.
• Publish findings in top-tier journals and present research at national and international conferences.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in biochemistry, immunology, chemical biology, molecular biology, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge across biological research areas and a strong publication record.
• Excellent critical thinking, research, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to manage parallel tasks, solve problems, and shift priorities rapidly.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic, highly collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• At least 13 paid holidays, winter closure, paid time off, and parental and family care leave.
• Employee assistance program and other employee benefits.