Postdoctoral Associate Traverso Lab
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General information
Location
Cambridge MA
Ref #
44073
Job Family
Research
Workplace
On-Site
Date published
04/24/2026
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
$70000.00/yr - $92666.67/yr
Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join an interdisciplinary research team at the Broad Institute working at the interface of biomaterials drug delivery and cell-based therapeutics. The position is embedded within a collaborative environment spanning the Broad Institute MIT and affiliated hospitals with a strong emphasis on translational science and clinically impactful technologies.
Research Focus
The successful candidate will lead and contribute to projects focused on:
- Macro-encapsulation systems for cell therapies including hydrogel-based and implantable platforms
- Design and synthesis of novel polymers for the delivery of nucleic acids (e.g. mRNA DNA)
- Development of polymer-lipid hybrid nanoparticles and advanced biomaterials
- Integration of delivery systems into implantable or ingestible devices
- Preclinical evaluation of therapeutic systems in relevant in vivo models
- This work builds on ongoing efforts in cell therapy gene delivery and next-generation biomaterials platforms
Key Responsibilities
- Design and synthesize novel polymeric materials for nucleic acid delivery
- Develop macro-encapsulation platforms for cell-based therapies
- Conduct in vivo studies in rodent models (e.g. biodistribution efficacy safety)
- Perform in vitro characterization including cell culture 3D models and mechanistic studies
- Collaborate across disciplines including engineering biology and clinical teams
- Contribute to high-impact publications grant writing and translation efforts
Required Qualifications
- 0 years of post-graduate experience
- PhD in Biomedical Engineering Pharmaceutical Sciences Materials Science or related field
- Strong background in drug delivery biomaterials or nanomedicine
- Demonstrated expertise in:
- Polymer synthesis and characterization
- Nucleic acid delivery systems (e.g. LNPs polymeric carriers)
- Cell encapsulation or hydrogel systems
- Hands-on experience with in vivo rodent models including study design and execution
- Track record of peer-reviewed publications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with macro-encapsulation or implantable devices for cell therapy
- Familiarity with mRNA delivery vaccines or gene therapy platforms
- Experience with advanced imaging biodistribution or disease models (e.g. cancer CNS)
- Exposure to translational research or industry collaborations
- Work at the cutting edge of biomaterials and therapeutic delivery
- Access to world-class resources across the Broad Institute MIT and Harvard
- Highly collaborative fast-paced environment with strong emphasis on real-world impact
- Opportunities for career development mentorship and entrepreneurship
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
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