HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE HHMI

HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE HHMI

Postdoctoral Scientist- Lim Lab

Princeton University, USA · Principal

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HRISMolecular BiologyResearchCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • Primary Work Address: Dept of Molecular Biology, Princeton, NJ, 08544 Current HHMI Employees, click here to apply via your Workday account.
  • The Lim Lab at Princeton University is seeking an energetic, curious, and driven Postdoctoral Scientist to join our team.
  • Ai Ing Lim studies how the immune systems of mothers and their children interact during reproduction and early life development.

Responsibilities

  • Performs research and/or development in collaboration with others for projects.
  • Exercises technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies.
  • Maintains familiarity with current scientific literature.
  • Investigates, creates, and develops new methods/technologies for project advancement.
  • Maintains high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature.
  • Opportunities to develop independent research directions, write fellowships, and prepare for the next stage of your career.

Requirements

  • PhD (or MD/PhD) in Immunology, Microbiology, Developmental Biology, or related fields.
  • Strong publication record and evidence of creativity and independence.
  • Enthusiasm for tackling complex biological questions and openness to interdisciplinary approaches.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • 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
  • ability to see and hear within normal parameters

Skills

  • A highly collaborative and intellectually vibrant environment within Princeton's Department of Molecular Biology.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies in immunology, microbiome science, barrier tissue biology, and molecular biology.
  • Mentorship tailored to your scientific and professional goals.
  • Weekly one on one opportunities with Dr. Ai Ing Lim.

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.
  • $70,000.00 (minimum) - $80,500.00 (midpoint) - $91,000.00 (maximum)
  • HHMI's salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data.
  • Typically, a new hire for this position in this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range.

Equal opportunity

  • HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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