Postdoctoral Scientist - Boston Area

About the role

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.

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.
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide mentorship to staff in the laboratory.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Operational knowledge of sophisticated lab equipment.
• Ability to perform highly complex experiments with high levels of reliability and accuracy within time constraints.
• 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 Requirements

• Remaining 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.
• Able to see and hear within normal parameters.
• Able to move about workspace.
• Mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).

Compensation And Benefits

Compensation Range: Postdoc 00 – $70,000.00 (minimum) - $91,000.00 (maximum)

Pay Type: Annual

HHMI’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 consistency 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.

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