Research Scientist I Khalil Lab
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General information
Location
Cambridge MA
Ref #
43896
Job Family
Research
Workplace
On-Site
Date published
03/16/2026
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
$88000.00/yr - $124000.00/yr
Description & Requirements
This Research Scientist position in the Khalil Lab at the Broad Institute will conduct cutting-edge research at the intersection of synthetic biology immunology therapeutics and cell engineering.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for designing and conducting moderate scope research and experiments.
- More specifically the Research Scientist will develop and test therapeutic gene circuits for controlling and enhancing anti-tumor responses of primary immune cells including T cells and macrophages.
- Specific activities will include molecular cloning protein design designing and building genetic circuits lentiviral transduction of immune cells immune profiling and in vivo tumor models.
- Works within broad guidelines and policies.
- Contribute substantively to the writing and preparation of high-impact manuscripts grant proposals and community resources.
Qualifications:
- A PhD in Neuroscience Biology immunology or a related scientific discipline.
- 1 years of related experience is preferred; thismay include post-doctoral experience.
- As an independent scientific thinker able to independently develop research concepts and design experiments.
- Must be forward-thinking and highly innovative with a nimble scientific/technical mind able to rapidly develop and execute on creative solutions to technical roadblocks.
- Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Proven experience working effectively across experimental and computational research groups in a fast-paced matrixed environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills especially the ability to clearly and concisely describe complex experimental methods and interpret results to diverse audiences.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced rapidly changing environment.
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.
At Broad your base pay is just one part of a comprehensive total rewards package. From day one this role offers a competitive benefits package including medical dental vision life and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings accounts; at least 13 paid holidays; winter closure; paid time off; parental and family care leave; and an employee assistance program among other Broad benefits.
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:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Machine Learning
- Python
- AI
- Bioinformatics
- C/C++
- R
- Biochemistry
- Research Experience
- Natural Language Processing
- Deep Learning
- Molecular Biology
About Company
Broad Institute is a multidisciplinary community of researchers on a mission to improve human health.
