Senior Research Associate

The positions in this job family will perform scientific research, development and/or clinical tasks of varying complexity. They must maintain a professional demeanor in communications with collaborators. They must be able to take necessary initiative to meet project timelines and deliverables.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
 

• Develop high-performance algorithms on biological sequence analysis
• Analyze high-throughput sequencing data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings, including grant preparation and presentations, and look for opportunities to co-author publications. Will be expected to participate in formal and informal presentations of results to staff and collaboration partners
• Participate in grant application process and manuscript preparation. Further, will be responsible for preparing reports for collaborators
• Expected to provide intellectual and interactive commitment to position by keeping up with appropriate literature and research publications
• Responsible for designing and executing advanced analytic methods and setting strategy
• Responsible for communications and managing interactions with collaborators
• Responsible for meeting project deliverables and timelines
• Performs other responsibilities as required

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.  

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$59,300.00 - $67,400.00