64 research scientist jobs found in Cambridge, MA

Position Description     The OpenDP project at Harvard University seeks to hire a Research Scientist to work with faculty directors Gary King and Salil Vadhan and the OpenDP Community to formulate and advance the scientific goals of OpenDP and solve research problems that are needed for its success. A community effort to build trustworthy, open-source software tools for statistical analysis of sensitive private data, OpenDP will offer rigorous protections of differential privacy for individuals who may be represented in confidential data and statistically valid methods of analysis for researchers who study the data. Key responsibilities will include advising the OpenDP team, our collaborators and community members on applying differential privacy in building software tools for data science problems, writing grant applications for fundraising and outreach, and serving as the scientific point of contact and fulcrum with use case partners and DP subject matter experts....

Position Description     OVERVIEW The Department of Molecular Metabolism and the Harvard Chan Research Center on Causes and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease (CAP-CVD) at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health invite applications for the position of Research Scientist. We seek outstanding candidates with experience in using physiological, cell biological, and biochemical approaches to address questions in lipid metabolism as they relate to cardiovascular physiology and disease. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The Research Scientist will be responsible for a wide-range of duties. They will design and conduct experiments related to lipid metabolism and its role in cardiovascular physiology and disease development. This includes in particular murine models of disease, but also biochemical and other assays. Responsibilities also include developing research grant proposals addressing the role of lipid metabolism in CVD, in collaboration with Drs. Farese and Walther...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. RESEARCH SCIENTIST ,  Chemical Engineering , to join an active lab conducting research in the intersection of mechanistic modeling and systems engineering This is a multi-million-dollar project funded by the FDA (Development of an Integrated Continuous cGMP Facility for mRNA Manufacturing).  Will build mechanistic models and control systems for multiphase flow-based nanoparticle formation. The models will be constructed for a process involving multiple liquid streams containing multiple components that impinge on each other in either laminar or highly turbulent flow, create a nanoemulsion in a confined environment. The modeling for the nanodroplets that are formed will then model the transition of the nanodroplets into the formation of solid lipid nanoparticles. The controls will be for the characteristics of the nanoparticles. Will participate in the...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. RESEARCH SCIENTIST - OPEN MIND ,  McGovern Institute for Brain Research  (2 openings), to tackle challenging problems at the intersection of brain science and artificial intelligence. Will join world-class neuroscientists and cognitive scientists in applying machine learning, AI, and data science skills to cutting-edge research on the brain and mind .    Responsibilities include helping researchers develop large-scale neural network models of perception and cognition; translating computational algorithms into parallelized and GPU-optimized code; staying up-to-date with machine learning developments; aiding labs with the integration of machine learning into their research; providing guidance for standardization, storage, and management of large data sets; and helping transition users to new computing tools. These positions will offer...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. RESEARCH SCIENTIST/IMAGING SCIENTIST, CRYOGENIC ELECTRON MICROSCOPY (CryoEM) ,  Biology , to enhance research capabilities in cryogenic sample preparation, electron microscopy, and image analysis by supporting a diverse user community with experimental design and execution.  The CryoEM facility’s instrumentation includes two cryo-microscopes, an Aquilos cryo-FIB/SEM, and various vitrification tools.  Responsibilities include working with researchers to prepare cryogenic specimens of a variety of biological and non-biological samples using standard and emerging vitrification and electron microscopy techniques; operating and maintaining specimen preparation equipment and advanced electron microscopes and detectors; training/advising users on techniques and equipment operation; developing independent research project(s) through...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. RESEARCH SCIENTIST ,  McGovern Institute for Brain Research-K. Lisa Yang Integrative Computational Neuroscience (ICoN) Center , to pursue a creative, collaborative research program developing new statistical and machine learning tools to analyze unique large, multiscale datasets obtained here using cutting-edge methods in molecular, circuit, and behavioral neuroscience and cognition. Will join world-class neuroscientists, cognitive scientists, and engineers in solving today's most exciting computational research problems and apply statistics, machine learning, AI, and data science skills to shed light on brain function from data; develop and deploy new data analysis tools on multiple cross-disciplinary research projects; coordinate, organize, and work across labs towards a common goal; supervise and manage a research team to develop and execute the algorithms;...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. RESEARCH SCIENTIST ,  Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) , to work with Dr. Neil Thompson as part of the FutureTech research project.  Will collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary group of computer scientists, engineers, and economists working on projects that uncover and quantify the foundations of progress in computing: what are the most important trends, how do they underpin economic productivity and growth, and how can we harness them to sustain and promote shared prosperity.  By drawing on computer science, economics, and management, the group aims to identify and understand trends in computing that create opportunities for (or pose risks to) our ability to sustain economic growth. The goal is to understand and identify levers of influence that enable leaders in computing, scientific funding bodies, and policymakers...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. RESEARCH SCIENTIST ,  Biology- Weissbourd Lab, to join a lab studying the neurobiology and behavior of a jellyfish, Clytia hemisphaerica, with the goal of finding principles of neural development and function in an outgroup to bilaterian animals. Will lead and contribute to a range of advanced projects, including molecular and cell biology, computational biology, and behavioral studies. The lab aims to establish Clytia as a powerful model organism for neurobiology, which will require applying cutting-edge techniques and developing novel research strategies in this species.  Responsibilities include troubleshooting, evaluating, optimizing, and documenting experiments; designing and building transgene constructs, creating and maintaining transgenic jellyfish lines, and using them to generate large data sets and test key hypotheses; analyzing sequence data,...

Position Description     The Center for Computational Biomedicine (CCB) is a newly established center within the Harvard Medical School. The CCB mission is to leverage data and computation to transform research and improve health. Areas of application include imaging, genetics, genomics, clinical data, claims and other data sources. Recent advances in imaging technology have greatly increased achievable spatial and temporal resolution, resulting in large scale data sets with many opportunities for advanced analytics and machine learning to help streamline the process and decrease the analysis time. Analyzing and interpreting these data present substantial methodological challenges including efficient storage and access, computing, segmentation, identification of particular cellular structures, single molecules etc. With regards to imaging, the CCBs goal is to collaborate with HMS faculty to develop new analysis platforms that enable quantitative, reproducible and...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I, EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGIST ,  Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) , to work at the interface of computational and experimental work seeking to dissect the mechanisms underlying human disease genetics, experimentally validate and refine biological hypotheses, and generate new datasetsfor computational analysis. Applications include several human diseases, specifically neurodegenerative, neuropsychiatric, immune, and cancer.  Will carry out molecular assays including chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP-seq), assay of transposase accessible chromatin (ATAC-seq), RNAsequencing (RNA-seq), and single-cell profiling (scRNA-seq and scATAC-seq); perform geneknockdowns and knockouts and CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing; implement high-level research objectives, applying advanced research practices in broad areas of...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE ,  MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) , to join a project investigating ammonia production and utilization.  Will work with MITEI research scientists Dr. Emre Gençer, Dr. Dharik Mallapragada, and Dr. Guiyan Zang.  The project will develop Aspen models to simulate various ammonia production pathways and the utilization of ammonia for power generation. Will regularly present research results in meetings and workshops, prepare quarterly progress reports, and publish papers at international conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.  The position will offer an opportunity to interact and work closely with researchers at MITEI’s Future Energy Systems Center.   Job Requirements REQUIRED :  Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a subject pertinent to the research area; expertise and a...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I, FENG LAB ,  McGovern Institute for Brain Research  (2 openings), to join a team studying the neurobiological mechanisms of brain disorders that will lead to effective treatment.  Will use a variety of molecular, cellular, biochemical, genetic, imaging, and behavioral approaches to assist graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research scientists with generating and studying various animal models of neurodevelopmental disorders and psychiatric disorders.  Will also be involved in other aspects of research projects, including data collection, data analysis, project and collaboration management, animal protocol preparation, animal surgery, and manuscript preparation.  Job Requirements REQUIRED :  a bachelor’s degree in biology or related field; at least two years of research experience; solid...

Position Description     The Harvard Medical School (HMS) Curriculum Fellows Program (CFP) is seeking an innovative, collaborative early-career science educator to act as the Curriculum Fellow (CF) in Developmental and Regenerative Biology (DRB). The CFP is a postdoctoral service and training program focused on curriculum development, teaching, and educational programming in the biological and biomedical sciences. The CF is part of a larger cohort, and receives mentorship and career advising to support their development as an educator and to help them succeed in a variety of education-focused careers. More detailed information about the Curriculum Fellows Program, the role of a CF, and the outcomes of former fellows can be found in the 2022 CF cohort announcement available on our website (https://curriculumfellows.hms.harvard.edu). The DRB CF will provide broad curricular development, academic support, and educational programming in the DRB graduate program...

Position Description     The Harvard Medical School Curriculum Fellows Program (HMS CFP) welcomes applications for a Curriculum Fellow (CF) in Biomedical Informatics. The CFP is a postdoctoral service and training program focused on curriculum development, teaching, and educational programming in the biological and biomedical sciences. Curriculum Fellows are part of a larger cohort and work closely with members of the Harvard faculty and administration to develop, deploy, and evaluate evidence-based graduate training. Fellows also receive mentorship and career advising to support their development as educators and help them succeed in a variety of education-focused careers. More detailed information about the Curriculum Fellows Program, the role of a CF, and the outcomes of former fellows can be found in the 2022 CF cohort announcement available on our website (https://curriculumfellows.hms.harvard.edu). The primary role of the CF in Biomedical Informatics will be to...

Position Description     The Strominger Lab seeks a scientist with 0-5 years of postdoctoral experience to participate in an ongoing research program focused on the regulation of expression of the Class 1 MHC proteins HLA-C, HLA-E, and HLA-G, in the maternal-fetal interface and their role in tolerance and infections. We are particularly interested in pregnancy complications (e.g., preterm birth and preeclampsia) which may result from dysregulation of their expression at the decidua during pregnancy, as well as in transplantation tolerance and infection (e.g., CMV). This position offers full funding for a two-year period for work within the scope of recent publications from the laboratory as defined by the attached materials, see: additional qualifications. Salary is in the range of 55-90K per year depending on experience and record, plus full Harvard benefits.  Basic Qualifications     Ph.D. or M.D. scientist should have a strong working knowledge of...

Position Description     Honoring the legacy of R. Buckminster Fuller as designer, inventor, and scientist who was committed to addressing pressing planetary and societal concerns, this newly established endowed professorship will support a visionary scholar and/or practitioner at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design. We seek individuals who support and expand upon the school’s mission by demonstrating a systemic, ethical, and innovative approach to global issues, through design, of contemporary relevance and urgency. The successful candidate will be appointed within the department that is most appropriate to her or his primary field of expertise but will be expected to bridge between all the disciplines represented in the GSD’s academic departments and programs, as well as establishing collaborative research and pedagogy with other Harvard schools. This position is envisioned as a full-time tenured position, although the committee may also consider a...

Position Description     The Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology seeks to appoint a tenured professor in Plant or Fungal Biology to serve as Director of the Harvard University Herbaria. The Harvard University Herbaria (HUH; http://www.huh.harvard.edu) house one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of dried plant and fungal specimens in the world. These specimens are the key to our knowledge of plants and fungi, and serve as a permanent reference to the diversity of life on earth. The HUH has embarked on an ambitious plan to enhance its scientific mission through comprehensive digitization, renovation of facilities, and improvement in bioinformatic infrastructure. The Department and Herbaria have strong linkages to a number of allied biodiversity institutions, including the Harvard Forest, Arnold Arboretum, Museum of Comparative Zoology, and Harvard University Center for the Environment. We seek an outstanding scientist who can provide vision for...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I/DATA SCIENTIST ,  Biological Engineering , to implement, design, and build supervised and unsupervised algorithms to predict human performance in behavioral, cognitive, and physical tasks from their molecular features as part of the data science and engineering team within the Fraenkel Lab. Technological advances in the acquisition of biological data over the past decade have resulted in an explosion of information. Computational integration of different data modalities remains a key challenge, however, for researchers aiming to understand the underlying spatial and temporal biological processes.  Will address this challenge through the application of state-of-the-art machine learning tools with the goal of generating new testable hypotheses. The main responsibilities include researching, designing, implementing, and comparing...

Title Assistant/Associate Professor, Division Head Prosthodontics/Program Director, AGE Prosthodontics School Harvard School of Dental Medicine Department/Area Prosthodontics Position Description The Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) is an intellectually vibrant, collaborative, and global life sciences community. As a world leader in higher education, HSDM draws top scholars/scientists, clinicians, professionals, and students from around the world to support a unified mission of fostering a community of diverse leaders in education, research, and clinical innovation dedicated to improving oral and systemic human health. Located in the heart of Boston’s Longwood Medical Area, the Harvard School of Dental Medicine ranks as one of the preeminent dental schools in the country. Established in 1867, HSDM was the first dental school in the United States to be connected with a university and coordinated with...

Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Aerospace Engineering School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Department/Area Environmental Science and Engineering Position Description A postdoctoral position is available at Harvard to work on MethaneSAT (https://www.methanesat.org; launch Q1 2024) in the near term. The research involves developing scientific and operational code for satellite data analysis. The MethaneSAT work is to participate in the development of retrievals in the shortwave infrared for CH4 and other gases worldwide, and in the inversion of abundance determinations to obtain source strengths. It will include participation in airborne measurements by MethaneSAT’s testbed instrument MethaneAIR, used to develop the XCH4 algorithm for MethaneSAT before its launch. The research involves improving atmospheric spectral fitting, spatial inversions, radiative transfer modeling, instrument...