36 research assistant i jobs found in Boston, MA

The Oyler-Yaniv and Lahav labs in Harvard Medical School’s Department of Systems Biology are looking for an intellectually engaged and highly motivated research assistant to support work on host-virus interactions and DNA damage responses. Both the Oyler-Yaniv and Lahav labs use quantitative, single-cell approaches to understand how cells make “decisions” that balance protection of the organism with avoidance of unnecessary damage. The Oyler-Yaniv lab focuses on host–virus interactions and the mechanisms that enable effective immune responses while limiting bystander tissue injury, while the Lahav lab studies how cells respond to DNA damage in ways that prevent cancer development without inappropriately eliminating cells with minor damage. A successful candidate will directly help to push these efforts by performing experiments with oversight from the labs’ PIs. Experiments will include, but are not limited to, cell culture and sterile technique, basic molecular biology, functional...

The Adelman Lab at Harvard Medical School is looking for a full-time Research Assistant (RA) to join our vibrant, interdisciplinary team. Our group investigates how gene regulation goes awry in diseases such as cancer and neurodevelopmental disorders, with a focus on the role of RNA quality control.  We are looking for candidates who are hardworking, curious, and highly motivated to learn. You should enjoy problem-solving and be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. Responsibilities will include designing and conducting experiments (with support and guidance), analyzing data, and helping to plan next steps. We encourage independence and critical thinking, and you will have frequent opportunities to expand your skills and learn new techniques. You will work closely with scientists at all career stages, and contribute directly to exciting research using molecular biology, cell biology, and genome engineering techniques to understand how abnormal RNA production...

The Sharpe laboratory at Harvard Medical School seeks a highly motivated individual to support research in mouse and human tumor immunology, and/or autoimmunity. Under the supervision of the Lab Manager and/or senior trainees, this individual will perform a wide range of highly sophisticated laboratory techniques, working closely with fellows and students to analyze the functions of immunoregulatory pathways. This includes immunological techniques (immune cell isolation, assays of stromal, myeloid, and T cell function, cytokine ELISA assays, multiparameter flow cytometry, handling recombinant DNA vectors), molecular biology procedures (PCR, RNA and/or DNA preparation from tissues, as well as bulk and single-cell RNASeq). Animal work is required (measuring tumors, monitoring disease scores, weighing mice, survival bleeding, i.p. / s.c. / i.v. injections, generating chimeras), mouse husbandry (colony maintenance, genotyping). This individual may also handle primary human samples...

The Greenberg lab at Harvard Medical School examines how neuronal activity induced by sensory experience shapes the maturation and plasticity of the nervous system. Neuronal activity triggers a cascade of molecular signaling events in neurons, including modifications to the epigenome, transcriptome, and proteome, which promote long–lasting effects on the physiology and connectivity of neuronal networks. Our lab uses a combination of mouse genetics, human and primate stem cell-derived neuron models, biochemistry and sequencing technologies to uncover new mechanisms controlling these signaling events and to explore their significance during development, evolution, and in diseases of the nervous system.  Specifically, we are seeking assistance for projects  Uncovering human- and primate-specific aspects of the activity-dependent signaling pathway to understand cognitive evolution.  Studying the activity-dependent mechanisms underlying human diseases, specifically autism spectrum...

We are seeking a highly motivated and independent individual for a full-time research assistant position in Dr. Bernardo Sabatini’s laboratory at Harvard Medical School. The research assistant will work primarily with Dr. Emily Ferenczi, a postdoctoral fellow and clinical neurologist, to investigate neural mechanisms underlying the regulation of motivated behavior. There may be an opportunity for the research assistant to transition to Dr. Emily Ferenczi’s independent laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston) within 8-18 months in the position.  We use mice as a model to study motivated behaviors such as goal-directed choice behavior, suppression of unwanted behaviors, and motor exploration. We use a wide range of techniques including optogenetics, pharmacology, electrophysiology, calcium-imaging, viral tracing, headfixed- and freely-moving behavior, to study how motivated behavior is modulated under different states and contexts.  The research assistant’s...

Under specific direction, the research assistant will work with other lab members to study how the blood-brain barrier and the genes that allow it to form a protective environment for the brain exert their functions in the mouse brain using a variety of imaging strategies, mouse genetics, as well as cell and molecular biology techniques. The ideal research assistant will be well organized, self-motivated, and demonstrate responsibility. While here, the individual will gain experience with the scientific method, experimental design, leadership, time management, and have the freedom to implement their own ideas to help to accelerate scientific projects. Day-to-day tasks include mouse genotyping, preparation of samples for immunohistochemistry, cloning of plasmids, and cell culture work. Other tasks will include imaging samples with fluorescence microscopy, measuring protein levels by Western blot, participating in lab meetings and maintaining records.  Working Conditions: The...

The Sharpe laboratory at Harvard Medical School seeks a highly motivated individual to support research in tumor and autoimmune immunology. Under the supervision of the Lab Manager and/or senior trainees, this individual will perform a wide range of laboratory techniques, working closely with fellows and students to analyze the functions of immunoregulatory pathways. The job includes immunologic techniques (immune cell isolation; assays of stromal, myeloid, and T cell function; cytokine ELISA assays; multiparameter flow cytometry), molecular biology procedures (PCR, RNA and/or DNA preparation from tissues), and RNASeq (both bulk and single cell protocols). Animal work is required (measuring tumors, measuring clinical symptoms in autoimmune models, weighing mice, survival bleeding, i.p. and s.c. injection, generating chimeras) along with mouse husbandry (setting up breeders, genotyping progeny). This individual may handle primary human samples (tissue dissociation, cellular...

Job Summary: The Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases (IID) focuses on the biological, immunological, epidemiological and ecological aspects of viral, bacterial and protozoan diseases of animals and humans, including the vectors that transmit infectious agents. Research in the department's laboratories is primarily focused on diseases of developing countries. Insects are a key gateway for spreading disease because of their ability to ferry pathogens from one host to another. These vectors represent important biological touch points, especially in malaria, and we are pursuing innovative research programs to illuminate their roles and identify strategies for future disease control. In Africa — where the majority of malaria deaths occur — the primary vector of disease is the mosquito, Anopheles gambiae. The malaria parasite is transmitted through the bites of female mosquitoes, whose high reproductive capacity fuels malaria transmission. Therefore, targeting these...

The Research Assistant will belong to the Chiu laboratory at Harvard Medical School. Neuroimmunology is a growing and exciting field, and our laboratory works at the interface of these complex systems. We aim understanding how neuroimmune communication contributes to pain, tissue inflammation, and cancer.  Under specific direction from the PI and postdoctoral fellows in the lab, the research assistant will carry out experiments in animal models and in tissue culture. The research assistant will also carry important duties to help the lab operate including ordering supplies, genotyping, and animal colony management.  Working Conditions: Research lab & data analysis. Physical Requirements: Research Lab. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: College background or equivalent work experience, preferably in a related discipline. At least one-year related work experience (relevant course work may count towards experience). Additional Qualifications and Skills:...

The Datta Lab in the Department of Neurobiology is seeking a Research Assistant to support research aimed at understanding how Alzheimer’s disease (AD) risk genes influence the function of innate immune cells. Our work leverages an interdisciplinary toolkit—including tissue imaging, single-cell sequencing, and in vitro culture systems—to elucidate how these cells operate during the late stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The Research Assistant will perform a variety of laboratory research tasks related to our projects investigating cell–cell interactions in tauopathy and their impact on disease progression. The work will be performed under specific direction, and the research assistant may be asked to perform familiar tasks independently. The ideal candidate is well organized and motivated, has strong communication skills, and works well with a multidisciplinary team of researchers. Typical responsibilities include: Handling and maintaining animal colonies, including colony...

Job Summary: The Wagers laboratory studies the biology and function of adult tissue-specific stem cells, particularly those stem cells that form the skeletal muscle and blood.  Current topics under investigation include regulation of stem cell function in normal tissues and under abnormal conditions such as aging and cancer, and methods for editing stem cell genomes using CRISPR/Cas9 for experimental and therapeutic purposes.  The lab is seeking highly motivated candidates to assist in ongoing experiments that include the development and application of novel CRISPR/Cas9 and adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene transfer technologies, mouse work (colony maintenance, husbandry, genotyping, physiological assessment, tissue harvest, etc.), cell culture, flow cytometry, immunostaining, and bioassays of skeletal muscle and hematopoietic cell function. The assistant will also perform a variety of basic and general lab support and clerical tasks, including ordering and stocking of...

Job Summary: The Whited Lab focuses on limb regeneration in axolotl salamanders. The lab’s current effort focuses on identifying the mechanisms whereby axolotls initiate limb regeneration and the systemic controls on this process. The tools used include manipulation of gene expression and protein activity in vivo, sequencing, proteomics, and functional assays.  The lab is also translating insights from axolotls into mice. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Reporting to Principal Investigator, Prof. Jessica Whited, the RA performs the daily operations and provides organizational management of the axolotl research colony, including implementation of approved animal husbandry protocols, oversight of employees tasked with routine animal care, optimization of husbandry schedules and protocols, supply ordering, and ensuring compliance in the facility. RA will also perform husbandry tasks in the aquatics facility on a daily basis. RA will also work with mice within the separate,...

Job Summary: Full-time Research Assistant (RA) wanted for an exciting, largescale project in the laboratory of Professor Randy Buckner. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The RA's primary responsibilities include: (1) data acquisition using behavioral and neuroimaging techniques (MRI); (2) data entry, data checking, and quality control procedures; and (3) subject recruitment and enrollment through community outreach and advertising.  Other responsibilities include serving as an interface among several collaborating lab groups, maintaining participant databases, scoring and processing data and assisting with administrative tasks.   Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Background in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field and previous research experience is required. Additional Qualifications and Skills: B.A., B.S. preferred. Candidates should have proficiency with basic computing packages such as MS Word and Excel and will have some familiarity with one...

The Belfer Center seeks a Research Assistant to support Eric Rosenbach, Senior Lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School and Director of the Belfer Center’s Defense, Emerging Technology, and Strategy Program. The successful candidate will be interested in national and international security, critical emerging technologies, and cybersecurity, but prior experience in one or more of these areas is not required. This position will work closely with Professor Rosenbach, support staff, and a small student research team. This position will play a key role in: Planning, conducting research for, marketing, and executing high-level events, including large public events and small private working groups. Coordinating with high-profile visiting guests and fellows. Assisting with the facilitation of HKS courses taught by Eric Rosenbach, including a course on policy design and delivery and a course on emerging technologies and national security. Contributing to research papers for publication...

Job Summary: In the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University, we research and teach how the collective behavior of molecules and cells forms the basis of life. We are driven by a passion for discovery and value collaborative approaches to scientific inquiry, where connections between people fuel interdisciplinary science and break boundaries across varied experimental systems. Against a backdrop of cutting-edge biological research, we work as a team of educators and mentors to inspire and train the next generation of scientists and global citizens. The Prigozhin Lab at Harvard University develops new biophysical methods for multicolor and dynamic biological imaging at the molecular scale. Our work focuses on capturing cellular dynamics by cryo-vitrifying samples after defined time delays following stimulation, using custom cryo-plunging and high-pressure freezing instruments. In parallel, we are working to achieve multicolor electron imaging via...

We are seeking highly motivated recent college graduates who are interested in pursuing neuroscience research as Research Assistant I. Under specific direction, the researcher will participate in research aimed at understanding the development and function of the nervous system using experimental and computational approaches. Research Assistants will be a part of the PiNBAC program. The Harvard Program in Neuroscience Post-Baccalaureate (PiNBAC) program is a training program for recent college graduates interested in applying to PhD programs in the neurosciences, but who did not have sufficient research opportunities as undergraduates. Launched in 2020, PiNBAC offers longitudinal science curriculum, individualized professional development, and assistance in graduate applications. Research relates to work in the following areas: -immunohistochemical work on nervous tissue -working with animal husbandry to maintain appropriate stocks and perform experiments in specific genetic...

The Office for Graduate Education (OGE) is seeking a dynamic and experienced educator and leader as the Director of Educational Development and Scholarship. The Director will lead a portfolio of educational training initiatives that support graduate students and postdoctoral curriculum fellows in developing expertise in evidence-based curriculum development and instructional practices, while simultaneously advancing pedagogy/curriculum innovation and educational scholarship across OGE PhD programs. These initiatives include oversight of the Curriculum Fellows postdoctoral training program (CFP) and leadership of a new graduate education certificate program, among other emerging educational programs aligned with institutional priorities. The Director mentors trainees engaged in these programs, supporting their work and development as educators. The Director must have deep knowledge of best practices in instructional design and pedagogy for adult learners, demonstrated experience...

About you: You are a collaborative, impact-focused problem solver who wants to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating and commercializing novel approaches to global challenges in healthcare and sustainability. You are excited by the opportunity to explore your scientific interests and apply your knowledge to tackle ambitious projects in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with strong support from scientific, operational, and administrative experts. You enjoy working with highly motivated, diverse teams and leveraging your expertise to drive innovations that can change the world. About the role: We are looking for a Research Assistant III to join the Lung Organ on Chip team in Dr. Don Ingber’s laboratory. We use advanced Lung Organ Chip models to recapitulate key aspects of human lung physiology and pathophysiology and to study lung cancer progression, tumor–immune interactions, respiratory infections, inflammatory lung diseases, environmental exposures, and...

Job Summary: The mission of the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is to improve human health through better nutrition and lifestyle. The Department strives to accomplish this goal through research aimed at an increased understanding of how diet influences health at molecular and population levels, the development of nutritional strategies, informing policy, the education of researchers and practitioners, and the dissemination of nutrition information to health professionals and the public. For the Minding Our Future study, the Research Assistant will be the “face of the study” at the intervention site and will be responsible for supporting the successful implementation of the research study. They will serve as the liaison between the research team and the participants. Primary responsibilities will include facilitating study implementation and maintaining regular, professional communication with study participants and staff. The Research...

About us: The Wyss Institute’s mission is to transform healthcare and the environment by emulating the way nature builds. We harness the imagination of academia and the focus of industry to translate ground-breaking technologies into commercial products that solve big problems. We support research that universities, companies, and venture capital firms don’t fund because they view it as too risky. We prefer to use the word “challenging,” and we love challenges. For more information  discover our technologies ,  catch up on our recent news , or  watch our latest videos . About you: You are a collaborative, impact-focused problem solver who wants to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating and commercializing novel approaches to global challenges in healthcare and sustainability. You are excited about science and enjoy working at the bench, and may be interested in gaining additional research experience in a translational environment for two years before graduate...

Job Summary: The Department of Molecular Metabolism (MET) at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (SPH) conducts pioneering research into the causes of underlying complex human disorders. Our studies aim to transform our understanding of wellness and disease and will help us develop novel approaches to address the major challenges to global public health. Learn more about MET and their research here: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/molecular-metabolism/. The lab of Dr. Nora Kory studies compartmentalization of metabolism and mitochondrial transport using a combination of techniques including biochemistry, structural biology, functional genomics (CRISPR screens), metabolomics, imaging, and cell biology methods. Ultimately, the lab hopes to uncover how alterations in mitochondrial transport support a cell’s adaptation to changing environments with the long-term goals of identifying ways to prevent or delay the onset of aging and age-related diseases. More information can...

Job Summary: The Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies (HCPDS) is a university-wide initiative dedicated to interdisciplinary research focused primarily on the quantitative social science of population change, socioeconomic development, and public health. Our goal is to produce population-based evidence that will better inform policies needed to create healthy and resilient societies. The HCPDS is seeking a full-time, experienced Research Assistant (RA) to support our field-based activities for its NIH-funded study, Health and Aging in Africa: Longitudinal Studies in South Africa (HAALSA). HAALSA began as a community-based longitudinal cohort study nested within the heath and socio-demographic surveillance system (HDSS) in Agincourt, South Africa. The goal of this research project is to explore aging in South Africa, with focal areas in cognitive health, cardiometabolic disease, HIV and HIV treatment, public policies, social determinants of health, and health...

Reporting to the Director of the Remodeling Futures Program, the Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) seeks applications for a Research Assistant to join the Remodeling Futures Program and conduct research on issues related to housing and home improvement markets and policy.   Since its founding in 1959, JCHS has been a leader in advancing public understanding of housing issues and policy. Through its research, education, and public outreach programs, JCHS helps leaders in government, business, and the civic sectors make decisions that effectively address the needs of cities and communities. The Remodeling Futures Program specifically addresses issues related to existing housing renovation and preservation, as well as the policy and industry context for this work, in service of advancing knowledge and strategies to ensure a healthy, equitable, and affordable supply of housing for all households.   As a member of the Remodeling Futures Program team, the...

Job Summary: The Cultural Dynamics Lab at Harvard University, directed by Joshua Conrad Jackson, is seeking a full-time Research Assistant with computational and data analysis skills for an series of projects aimed at studying the cultural evolution of social categories. Projects will involve analyzing natural language datasets, designing agent-based models, and running experiments.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Research Assistant's primary responsibilities will include: (1) Collecting, processing, and analyzing large-scale social media or other natural language datasets; (b) writing and editing agent-based models; (c) designing experiments; (d) writing papers under the menorship of the PI; (e) presenting research at conferences; and (f) assisting with maintaining shared lab resources, such as IRB protocols. This is an excellent and unique opportunity for a motivated individual to gain experience with computational social science research. The candidate's...