Research Scientist I - The Zhang Lab

General information

Location

Cambridge, MA

Ref #

43643

Job Family

Research

Workplace

On-Site

Date published

02/20/2026

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

$88,000.00/yr - $124,000.00/yr

Description & Requirements

The Zhang Lab explores and studies biological diversity to understand nature and discover systems and processes that may be harnessed through bioengineering for the improvement of human well-being. We are looking to recruit a sharp, experienced, creative, and independent scientist to lead a project focused on therapeutic cellular engineering.

The candidate will pursue his/her own project within the group, collaborating with existing lab members or new hires as needed to advance the project.

The Zhang lab is a member of the Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard and McGovern Institute at MIT, and a part of the greater Boston life-science community including MIT and Harvard. Our lab is a fun, fast-paced, results-driven, and collaborative environment with access to state-of-the-art research facilities, with support from NIH, HHMI, and various foundations and philanthropies.

The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard offers an outstanding place to work. The workplace culture is dynamic, progressive, and supports a healthy work-life balance. To support this mission, we strive for a workplace culture that supports diversity, intellectual curiosity, flexibility, and integrity.



PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, lead, and execute research projects independently
• Stay current on the field and think deeply about creative new ways to have an impact
• Contribute to the lab through teamwork and discussion
• Help to train, supervise, and mentor junior staff as needed

• PhD in a relevant field (immunology, molecular neuroscience, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemical biology, bioinformatics, genetics, or structural biology).
• Demonstrated scientific contributions to the field
• Curiosity about molecular mechanisms and a strong desire to tinker
• Superior experimental planning skills (lay out a clear path of experiments toward the goal, iterate efficiently, prioritize experiments, know when to pull the plug, stay flexible to adapt to new information)
• Proven ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems
• Outstanding clarity of thought in communications (written and oral)

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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