Job Description
Position Description
Harvard Medical School recently launched DARTS, a nationwide initiative that develops new precision technology to combat antimicrobial resistance. The effort is spearheaded by Johan Paulsson's lab in the Systems Biology Department at Harvard Medical School. The broader team includes 25 academic groups, hospitals and companies; it is funded by one of the largest grants in Harvard's history: .
To help DARTS achieve its promise, the Paulsson lab seeks a multi-talented Research Assistant (RA) who will be assisting in experiments at the nexus of high-throughput microscopy, antibiotic discovery, bacterial physiology, and synthetic biology. Research techniques include observing native and engineered bacteria in novel microfluidic devices using cutting edge microscopy techniques, designing genetic circuits for controlling and visualizing the behavior of individual bacteria, and conducting omics- based measurements. The RA will receive close scientific mentorship and also be encouraged to develop their unique scientific interests. They will participate in group meetings and collaborate in writing papers and reports to funding agencies. They will attend seminar series within HMS and take part in the scientific and intellectual life of the lab, Harvard Medical School, and the broader DARTS team
Strong applicants will possess exceptional quantitative reasoning skills. They should be self-motivated and equally adept working independently and bringing their skills to a collaborative and conscientious multidisciplinary team. Designated projects involve working with human clinical samples that contain BSL-2 pathogens, but participation in these projects is elective.
Basic Qualifications
- College background or equivalent work experience in Quantitative Biology or a related discipline.
- 1-2+ years of experience.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
- Experience with quantitative microscopy, image analysis, and coding preferred.
- Previous research experience and computational experience is appreciated, but not required.
Additional Information
This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position. The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.
The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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Benefits
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- Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
- Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
- Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
- Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
- Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
- Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Work Format
On-Site
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