HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE HHMI

HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE HHMI

Postdoctoral Scientist- Waldor Lab

Brigham and Women's Hospital, USA

Sponsorship not specified$70k-$81kDetected 65 days ago
HRISMolecular BiologyResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring

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About the role

  • Your curriculum vitae including your list of publications
  • Names and contact information for at least 3 professional references
  • Joining the vibrant Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard microbiology and immunology research communities.

Responsibilities

  • The Postdoctoral Scientist role's primary focus will be to conduct research activities and manage an independent project involving the study of host responses to bacterial infection in support of the lab's goals.

Requirements

  • Expertise in standard molecular biology techniques is required.
  • Ability to work well with a wide variety of people from all backgrounds and at all levels of training.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for passionate, driven candidates who have demonstrated the ability to work both independently and collaboratively and have a solid track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).
  • For the Postdoctoral Associate track - a Ph.D. in the biological sciences is required. A focus on microbiology or immunology is preferred. 0-4 years of post-doc experience acceptable.
  • Ability to learn quickly and to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Positive demeanor with a problem-solving, resilient approach to both research and day-to-day lab activities.
  • Ambition, self-motivation, and a strong sense of intellectual responsibility and ownership over your 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

Nice to have

  • For the Postdoctoral Associate track - a Ph.D. in the biological sciences is required.
  • A focus on microbiology or immunology is preferred.
  • 0-4 years of post-doc experience acceptable.
  • Previous experience working with bacteria, particularly with host-pathogen interactions, would be a plus.

Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • High level of integrity and excellent interpersonal skills.

Compensation

  • 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.
  • Annual The posted range reflects HHMI's good faith estimate of the anticipated hiring salary range for this role at the time of posting.
  • Actual hiring compensation is determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Benefits

  • A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
  • Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.

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Equal opportunity

  • Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation.
  • HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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