Postdoctoral Fellow (Spatial Genomics & AI)

TL;DR

Postdoctoral Fellow (Spatial Genomics & AI): Developing and applying new technologies to understand cellular states, tissue organization, and disease mechanisms in vivo with an accent on spatial genomics, temporal recording, and functional genomics. Focus on building experimental and computational platforms, engineering protein delivery systems, and integrating multi-omic data using machine learning.

Location: On-Site in Cambridge, MA

Salary: $70,000 - $92,667 per year

Company

The Chen Lab at the hirify.global of MIT and Harvard focuses on building platforms to measure and perturb biology across space and time.

What you will do

• Lead an independent research project aligned with the lab's broader mission.
• Develop new spatial or temporal genomics technologies to measure cell states and molecular history in intact tissues.
• Apply Slide-seq, Slide-tags, and TimeVault platforms to study cancer, regeneration, and brain disease.
• Engineer proteins, receptors, and delivery systems to control biological function in cells and tissues.
• Develop computational and machine learning approaches to integrate spatial, temporal, and single-cell data.
• Prepare manuscripts, deliver presentations, and collaborate with external partners.

Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree in a relevant scientific field.
• 0-2+ years of experience in an academic setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Must be based in or able to work on-site in Cambridge, MA.

Nice to have

• Prior experience with single-cell or spatial genomics.
• Expertise in high-throughput screening or animal models.
• Experience with imaging, protein engineering, or sequencing technologies.
• Proficiency in computational analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
• Generous time off, including at least 13 paid holidays and winter closure.
• Parental and family care leave.
• Strong commitment to mentorship and career development for future roles in academia or industry.