Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) · 1 day ago
Postdoctoral Scientist - Boston Area
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$70K/yr - $91K/yrHoward Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is focused on supporting and moving science forward through various initiatives. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to perform research and laboratory tasks, analyze data, and prepare reports while collaborating with others in their scientific field.
BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
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
May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide mentorship to staff in the laboratory
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to perform highly complex experiments with high levels of reliability and accuracy within time constraints
Operational knowledge of sophisticated lab equipment
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
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
Ability to move about workspace
Mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet)
Benefits
Exceptional health benefits
Retirement plans
Time off
A range of recognition and wellness programs
Company
Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
Founded in 1953, HHMI invests in scientists at all career stages who make discoveries that advance human health and our fundamental understanding of biology.
Founded in 1953
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Salt Lake Community College
2017-08-31Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Boyana Konforti
Director, Scientific Strategy & Development
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