145 research associate jobs found in Cambridge, MA

Title Research Associate/Scientist (ACTG) School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR) Position Description The Department of Biostatistics at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has an immediate opening in CBAR for a Ph.D.-level Research Associate statistician to work in the AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG) with a particular focus of tuberculosis research. The ACTG is a very large NIH-funded collaborative clinical trials network with an international research agenda focused on the treatment and cure of HIV infection and associated co-morbidities, particularly tuberculosis. Successful applicant will join over 100 statisticians, epidemiologists and research staff collaborating on the design, monitoring, analysis and reporting of Phase I through Phase IV clinical trials, diagnostic studies and observational studies....

Title Research Associate School Harvard School of Dental Medicine Department/Area Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity Position Description The Cui Lab is accepting applications for a BS/MS level research associate position to assist with our laboratory’s immunology research. The associate will be performing a range of experiments to study immune cell responses to diseases and drug treatments, such as animal immunization, gene expression measurements, protein measurements, cell culture, etc. The associate with work collaboratively with research fellows, computational staff, and clinicians. The associate will also help maintain laboratory operations including managing supplies and making purchase orders. The position is ideal for individuals interested in gaining additional laboratory experience before applying for graduate school or medical/dental school. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in...

Position Description     A Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Research Associate position in biostatistics and biomedical informatics is available at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The positions involve developing and applying statistical and computational methods for analysis of electronic health records (EHR) data including narrative data extracted via natural language processing, codified phenotype data as well as large scale genomic measurements. We seek an individual with strong statistical and computing backgrounds and who has expertise in statistical and machine learning methods for big data. The work will involve development and application of statistical and informatics methods and algorithm for analyzing EHR data. Basic Qualifications     Ph.D. in a quantitative field, e.g., statistics or biostatistics, computer sciences, strong quantitative research background, statistical and programming proficiency, as well as good written and oral...

Title Research Associate School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Biostatistics Position Description OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY The successful candidate will work with Drs. Curtis Huttenhower and Wendy Garrett on overall scientific coordination for the Harvard Chan Microbiome in Public Health Center (http://hcmph.sph.harvard.edu). This individual will be responsible for high-level scientific planning, reporting, outreach, and mentoring for the project, working with both computational and experimental scientists in multiple labs that are part of the Center. There will be ample opportunities to plan new projects; prepare presentations, proposals, and manuscripts with the Center and affiliated PIs, students, and postdoctoral fellows; funding reporting; and coordinate with the broader HCMPH community. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  (*Essential Functions) Deep...

Title Research Associate School Harvard School of Dental Medicine Department/Area Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology Position Description The Elani Lab is seeking an organized and energetic Research Associate to assist with our health services research projects examining the impact of health policies on disparities in oral health. The Associate will be primarily responsible for day-to-day study management, will participate in data collection, and will lead projects through to completion. This position is a one-year term appointment with the possibility of extension. Minimum 3 days effort per week required. This position is eligible for remote work. All remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA, CT, MA, MD, ME, NH, NY, RI, and VT). Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the coordination and implementation of study protocols. Assist and...

Title Research Associate School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology Position Description The  Arlotta  lab is seeking an outstanding candidate for a Research Associate position whose research interests and skills align with a large-scale effort that seeks to understand the molecular principles that control the development and cellular diversification of the mammalian brain. The candidate will pursue their project as part of a collaborative, multi-institution team that aims to molecularly profile the mouse brain across its development, and define the molecular programs and cellular lineages that contribute to its generation. This exciting position affords the opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team of scientists and computational biologists, at both the Broad Institute and Harvard University, and collaborate with leading neurodevelopmental laboratories at other national...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. (SENIOR) RESEARCH ASSOCIATE ,  Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) , to support J-PAL’s mission to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. Will write publications that “translate” economic research into lessons for policymakers around the world; support senior staff in creating materials for policy outreach, including publications, evaluation summaries, presentations, grant proposals, policy memos, blogs, social media content and newsletters, and website content among other sector-specific work; develop in-depth knowledge of J-PAL’s Science for Progress (SfP) initiative and work closely with the SfP initiative manager and co-chairs (Paul Niehaus, UCSD, and Heidi Williams, Stanford). The position offers an opportunity to gain strong understanding of the existing evidence base in...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. RESEARCH ASSOCIATE FOR JTL URBAN MOBILITY/TRANSIT LAB ,  Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP)  (part-time, 60%), to manage and run sponsored research programs and advise graduate students on related projects.  Responsibilities include managing the research group’s contracts and deliverables with research sponsors (e.g., public transit agencies, industry consortia); writing and publishing industry reports and academic papers; leading the development of proposals for funding internal and external to MIT; advising undergraduate and graduate students; and performing other duties as needed.  The JTL/Urban Mobility/Transit Lab is an interdisciplinary research group that brings data analytics, behavioral science, and transportation technology together to shape travel behavior, design mobility systems, and improve transportation policies. A...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. POLICY AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATE ,  Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)-North America , to help reduce poverty by ensuring policy is informed by scientific evidence. Will support J-PAL North America’s ongoing partnerships with policymakers, implementing partners, and philanthropic partners.  The primary responsibilities will involve stakeholder engagement, evaluation support, managing research proposal review and project funding processes, policy writing and outreach, and general policy team coordination.   Job Requirements REQUIRED :  bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy or administration, statistics, or a related field; two years of relevant experience, which may include experience gained through relevant internships or policy/research work; demonstrated training in statistics and quantitative...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. RESEARCH ASSOCIATE ,  School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P)-Center for Advanced Urbanism-MIT Resilient Communities Lab (RCL) , to join a team working on sustainable solutions for climate change adaptation that integrates traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and STEAM as part of a collaboration with Native Land Conservancy, the North American Indian Center of Boston, and GreenRoots.  The goal is to build a collaborative network between academic, community, and policy groups across Massachusetts to mainstream TEK-STEAM knowledge in identifying critical regional socio-ecological systems that must be addressed in order to improve equitable sustainability and adaptation outcomes for Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.  Will collaborate with Janelle Knox-Hayes to review the development of research; oversee and guide TAs/RAs/students working on...

Title Research Associate School Harvard School of Dental Medicine Department/Area Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology Position Description The Elani Lab is seeking an organized and energetic Research Associate to assist with our health services research projects examining the impact of health policies on disparities in oral health. The Associate will be primarily responsible for day-to-day study management, will participate in data collection, and will lead projects through to completion. This position is a one-year term appointment with the possibility of extension. Minimum 3 days effort per week required. This position is eligible for remote work. All remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA, CT, MA, MD, ME, NH, NY, RI, and VT). Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the coordination and implementation of study protocols. Assist and...

Title Post-doctoral Research Fellow/Research Associate School Harvard School of Dental Medicine Department/Area Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology Position Description We are seeking an organized and energetic Post-doctoral Research Fellow/Research Associate for training in health services research, health policy, and Geographic Information System (GIS).   Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the coordination and implementation of study protocols. Support the coordination, management, and analysis of data. Assist in data analysis, interpretation, and presentation of results. Assist and direct the development of project plans, timelines, and deliverables. Track and manage all project related issues. Manage and coordinate IRB guidelines and confidentiality requirements for assigned research projects. Identifies study modifications as needed and works to implement solutions....

Title Research Associate School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Biostatistics Position Description OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY The successful candidate will work with Drs. Curtis Huttenhower and Wendy Garrett on overall scientific coordination for the Harvard Chan Microbiome in Public Health Center (http://hcmph.sph.harvard.edu). This individual will be responsible for high-level scientific planning, reporting, outreach, and mentoring for the project, working with both computational and experimental scientists in multiple labs that are part of the Center. There will be ample opportunities to plan new projects; prepare presentations, proposals, and manuscripts with the Center and affiliated PIs, students, and postdoctoral fellows; funding reporting; and coordinate with the broader HCMPH community. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*Essential Functions) Deep technical...

Title Post-doctoral Research Fellow/Research Associate School Harvard School of Dental Medicine Department/Area Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology Position Description We are seeking an organized and energetic Post-doctoral Research Fellow/Research Associate for training in health services research, health policy, and Geographic Information System (GIS).   Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the coordination and implementation of study protocols. Support the coordination, management, and analysis of data. Assist in data analysis, interpretation, and presentation of results. Assist and direct the development of project plans, timelines, and deliverables. Track and manage all project related issues. Manage and coordinate IRB guidelines and confidentiality requirements for assigned research projects. Identifies study modifications as needed and works to implement solutions....

Title Postdoctoral Fellow with the Climate and Sustainability Impact Lab at the Digital, Data, and Design Institute School Harvard Business School Department/Area   Position Description The Digital, Data, and Design (D^3) Institute at Harvard is accepting applications for multiple postdoctoral fellows for academic year 2023-2024 to work on research activities at our research labs. D^3 launched in the summer of 2022 with 12 labs working on research at the intersection of academia and practice. For more information on D^3, please visit  https://d3.harvard.edu . The postdoctoral fellows will work under the direct supervision of faculty Principal Investigators and the Senior Associate Director, Lab Operations. They will work closely with the lab manager and research associate(s) at each lab. D^3 is looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or new perspectives. There are no teaching requirements for these open...

Title Postdoctoral Fellow with the Crypto, Fintech, and Web3 Lab - Digital, Data, and Design Institute, Harvard University School Harvard Business School Department/Area   Position Description The Digital, Data, and Design (D^3) Institute at Harvard is accepting applications for multiple postdoctoral fellows for academic year 2023-2024 to work on research activities at our research labs. D^3 launched in the summer of 2022 with 12 labs working on research at the intersection of academia and practice. For more information on D^3, please visit  https://d3.harvard.edu . The postdoctoral fellows will work under the direct supervision of faculty Principal Investigators and the Senior Associate Director, Lab Operations. They will work closely with the lab manager and research associate(s) at each lab. D^3 is looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or new perspectives. There are no teaching requirements for...

Title Postdoctoral Fellow with the Climate and Sustainability Impact Lab at the Digital, Data, and Design Institute School Harvard Business School Department/Area   Position Description The Digital, Data, and Design (D^3) Institute at Harvard is accepting applications for multiple postdoctoral fellows for academic year 2023-2024 to work on research activities at our research labs. D^3 launched in the summer of 2022 with 12 labs working on research at the intersection of academia and practice. For more information on D^3, please visit  https://d3.harvard.edu .   The postdoctoral fellows will work under the direct supervision of faculty Principal Investigators and the Senior Associate Director, Lab Operations. They will work closely with the lab manager and research associate(s) at each lab. D^3 is looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or new perspectives. There are no teaching requirements for...

Title Postdoctoral Fellow with the Pricing Lab (Macroeconomics) at the Digital, Data, and Design Institute School Harvard Business School Department/Area   Position Description The Digital, Data, and Design (D^3) Institute at Harvard is accepting applications for multiple postdoctoral fellows for academic year 2023-2024 to work on research activities at our research labs. D^3 launched in the summer of 2022 with 12 labs working on research at the intersection of academia and practice. For more information on D^3, please visit  https://d3.harvard.edu .   The postdoctoral fellows will work under the direct supervision of faculty Principal Investigators and the Senior Associate Director, Lab Operations. They will work closely with the lab manager and research associate(s) at each lab. D^3 is looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or new perspectives. There are no teaching requirements for these...

Title Postdoctoral Fellow with the Digital Reskilling Lab - Digital, Data, and Design Institute, Harvard University School Harvard Business School Department/Area   Position Description The Digital, Data, and Design (D^3) Institute at Harvard is accepting applications for multiple postdoctoral fellows for academic year 2023-2024 to work on research activities at our research labs. D^3 launched in the summer of 2022 with 12 labs working on research at the intersection of academia and practice. For more information on D^3, please visit  https://d3.harvard.edu . The postdoctoral fellows will work under the direct supervision of faculty Principal Investigators and the Senior Associate Director, Lab Operations. They will work closely with the lab manager and research associate(s) at each lab. D^3 is looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or new perspectives. There are no teaching requirements for these open...

Title Research Fellow in Bioprinting School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Department/Area   Position Description The Lewis Lab seeks a talented and enthusiastic Research Fellow to help in the development and application of novel 3D bioprinting methods for disease modeling and therapeutic tissues. The ideal candidate will report to the Principal Investigator in the Lewis Research Group and work closely with a senior postdoctoral research associate. This is a 1-year position with an opportunity to be extended.  Please note that this position is not benefits-eligible. The Research Fellow candidate will have the following responsibilities: Assist in the development, preparation, and execution of bioprinting protocols to fabricate disease models and therapeutic tissues. Contribute to a multidisciplinary team encompassing tissue engineering, mechanical design, materials science,...