Postdoctoral Associate - Deverman Lab

About the role

The Deverman lab at the Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard is seeking a highly motivated individual to join a dynamic team focused on developing advanced gene delivery technologies. This role involves hands-on research, manuscript writing, and collaboration across multiple labs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and apply novel high-throughput selection and screening methods to develop novel capsids and gene expression systems
• Apply gene delivery strategies to in vivo and in vitro models
• Conduct and/or supervise the production, purification, and evaluation of AAV
• Troubleshoot to resolve problems and participate in new technology evaluation, development, and implementation
• Document, compile, and analyze experimental data
• Attend and present at team meetings to share results, plan projects, and experiments
• Contribute to scientific manuscripts, funding agency reports, and conference presentations
• Supervise the activities of one or more research associates
• Work closely with team members to design, implement, and troubleshoot experiments critical to the group's success

Qualifications

• 0-1+ years of related experience
• A PhD in molecular or cell biology, neuroscience, or a related discipline
• Experience with molecular biology techniques
• Familiarity with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), high-throughput screening methods, immunohistochemistry/in situ hybridization, and production of gene delivery vectors
• Hands-on experience with stereotaxic injections
• Knowledge of bioinformatics and statistics (optional)
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated track record of, and continued interest in, working as part of a large cross-disciplinary collaboration in a fast-paced research environment
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills

Pay

$70,000.00/yr - $92,666.67/yr