Postdoctoral Associate - Xavier Lab

The Broad Institute•Cambridge, MA

1d•$70,000 - $92,667

About The Position

The Xavier lab is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral researchers with PhD degrees in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or computational biology. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal and external groups to solve challenging biological problems. The work will be multi-disciplinary, combining molecular biology and microscopy, and will work closely with immunologists, computational biologists, chemists, and engineers. A successful candidate is expected to excel at critical thinking and be a keen learner of new computational tools and analytical approaches. The postdoctoral trainee should be self-motivated and willing to take advantage of the multidisciplinary network of scientists around them and engage with collaborators and fellow group members.

Requirements

Ph.D. in cell biology, bioengineering, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, or a related field
Strong publication record and excellent communication skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
Demonstrated success in working on complex, novel research problems.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of scientists, including biologists, bioinformaticians, and clinicians.
Contribute to the development of new experimental methods and computational tools for biological research.
Publish findings in top-tier journals and present research at national and international conferences.
Apply novel methods in the context of tissue biology
Use demonstrated scientific creativity, collaboration with others, and independent thought to expand technical capabilities and identify new research opportunities
Regular interaction with internal and external contacts, including Broad scientists, collaborators, students, postdocs, and external clinicians and industry leaders.