About this Research Scientist - Albers Lab role at Mass General Brigham
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Job Summary
SummaryThe Albers Lab is a research laboratory of the MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease (MIND) that develops and applies integrative computational methods in biomedical and brain research to develop new therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative diseases. We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and independent Research Scientist to be part of our team. While the position is primarily laboratory-based, the successful candidate will be working with a highly interdisciplinary team of computational, clinical and bench researchers at the Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School providing writing support to Dr. Albers for his mechanistic and translational projects. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop data (mouse models of neuroinflammation and TDP43+ ALS and Alzheimer’s disease and Related Dementias) and incorporate external datasets (MGH-ADRC, UK Biobank, NYGC, electronic health record data from MGB, UK, and ENACT enclave etc) to assess the human relevance of disease phenotypes and pharmacological rescue in our mouse models of disease. The Research Scientist will also interact with lab members conducting clinical trials and generate biomarker data using the MSD assay platform. The Research Scientist will lead the standardization of pre-specified outcomes for mouse and management of data being generated. Scientific insights resulting from this research are expected to be presented at external scientific conferences and published in high impact journals.
In consultation with their Principal Investigator (PI), undertake and execute a program of scientific study culminating in publication. Drives research projects scientifically and determines the course of research as evidenced by leadership, obtaining funding, writing, or other recognition. May not necessarily receive independent resources; however, their contribution is essential to the conceptual/scientific success of the project. They assist their PI in the training and supervision of other laboratory personnel and in a wide variety of administrative tasks, as necessary.
Essential Functions
-Makes proficient intellectual contributions to scientific strategies of the group/lab and plays a leadership role by acting as subject matter authority in the field.
-Contributes to the design and execution of experiments and/or research projects.
-Exercises judgment in selecting methods and technologies to obtain results.
-May collaborate with external researchers and/or receive external project funding support.
-Presents results and prepares publications.
-May assist PI in the training and supervision of other staff.
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$60,000 - $96,000
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