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Postdoctoral Associate - Backman Lab (Relocation Assistance Available!)

Cambridge, MA

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
1 Sept 2026

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Classification:

Exempt

Job Family:

PostDocs

Reports to:

Whitehead Fellow

Job Description Summary:

  • Postdoctoral Associate To increase scholarly competence in the laboratory/research environment under the guidance and supervision of the Principal Investigator.
  • The appointment is designed for the individual who has recently received his/her doctorate degree.
  • The term of the appointment is limited; typically from one year (renewable annually) to three to five years.
  • Funding for the Postdoctoral Associate is provided directly by the Institute.
  • Highly competitive candidates would also have background in microbiology, molecular biology, and/or biochemistry techniques.

Particularly interested in hiring a postdoc with expertise in cryo-EM and/or cryo-ET

Whitehead Institute is an E-Verify employer

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