Research Scientist I The Zhang Lab

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Cambridge, MA - USA

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Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

General information

Location
Cambridge MA
Ref #
43643
Job Family
Research
Workplace
On-Site
Date published
02/20/2026
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
$88000.00/yr - $124000.00/yr

Description & Requirements

The Zhang Lab explores and studies biological diversity to understand nature and discover systems and processes that may be harnessed through bioengineering for the improvement of human well-being. We are looking to recruit a sharp experienced creative and independent scientist to lead a project focused on therapeutic cellular engineering.


The candidate will pursue his/her own project within the group collaborating with existing lab members or new hires as needed to advance the project.


The Zhang lab is a member of the Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard and McGovern Institute at MIT and a part of the greater Boston life-science community including MIT and Harvard. Our lab is a fun fast-paced results-driven and collaborative environment with access to state-of-the-art research facilities with support from NIH HHMI and various foundations and philanthropies.


The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard offers an outstanding place to work. The workplace culture is dynamic progressive and supports a healthy work-life balance. To support this mission we strive for a workplace culture that supports diversity intellectual curiosity flexibility and integrity.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Develop lead and execute research projects independently
  • Stay current on the field and think deeply about creative new ways to have an impact
  • Contribute to the lab through teamwork and discussion
  • Help to train supervise and mentor junior staff as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

  • PhD in a relevant field (immunology molecular neuroscience molecular biology biochemistry chemical biology bioinformatics genetics or structural biology).
  • Demonstrated scientific contributions to the field
  • Curiosity about molecular mechanisms and a strong desire to tinker
  • Superior experimental planning skills (lay out a clear path of experiments toward the goal iterate efficiently prioritize experiments know when to pull the plug stay flexible to adapt to new information)
  • Proven ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems
  • Outstanding clarity of thought in communications (written and oral)
The expected base pay range for this position as listed above is based on a 40 hour per week schedule. Broad provides pay ranges representing its reasonable and good faith estimate of what the organization reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including but not limited to relevant skills experience education qualifications and other factors permissible by law.

The Broad Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race national origin religion age color sex disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local state or federal laws rules or regulations.

Should you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process please contact for assistance.


Required Experience:

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Key Skills

  • Laboratory Experience
  • Machine Learning
  • Python
  • AI
  • Bioinformatics
  • C/C++
  • R
  • Biochemistry
  • Research Experience
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Deep Learning
  • Molecular Biology

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