Postdoctoral Associate - The Zhang Lab

General information

Location

Cambridge, MA

Ref #

44040

Job Family

Research

Workplace

On-Site

Date published

04/23/2026

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

$70,000.00/yr - $92,666.67/yr

Description & Requirements

The Zhang lab at The Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard is seeking an exceptional scientist to join our mission of discovering and developing new molecular biology tools to improve human health for their postdoctoral training. The Zhang lab has pioneered the development of a number of new biotechnologies, including CRISPR-mediated genome editing, new approaches for high-throughput genetic screening, DNA microscopy, CRISPR-based diagnostics, and single-cell genomics methods. These advancements often stem from natural systems, and the lab is also at the forefront of discovering and characterizing novel molecular systems. Collectively, our work encompasses many disciplines, including computational biology, evolutionary biology, microbiology, biochemistry and structural biology, molecular biology, genomics, and bioengineering.

Our lab is a fun, vibrant, fast-paced, results-driven, and collaborative environment. Postdoctoral trainees will have the opportunity to lead their own projects within the scope of the lab’s broader work, collaborating with other members of the team and outside the lab as needed to achieve the goals of the project. Postdoctoral trainees will also have access to a number of resources to help position them for future career success. Previous postdoctoral trainees have gone on to start independent research groups at some of the leading universities around the world, as well as to competitive positions at leading biotech companies.

Qualified candidates should have:

• 0+ years of post-graduate experience
• A PhD in immunology, cell biology, or molecular biology, or a related field
• Outstanding personal initiative and communication skills
• Excellent molecular biology skills and experience in cell biology
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals

We are seeking creative and highly motivated individuals who want to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary research 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.

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