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The lab of Dr. Josefina del Mármol, Freeman Hrabowski Scholar , at Harvard Medical School studies the molecular basis of sensory transduction, using cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), electrophysiology, calcium imaging, computational modeling, and behavioral experiments in insects, to elucidate the molecular mechanisms that allow animals to sense the world. For more information about the lab and their work, please visit About the Research Technician I role The lab is seeking a Research Technician I to hold an integral role within the team working on research projects, providing general scientific support to senior members of the lab team, and helping with some...

The Project Technical Resources team ( PTR ) is seeking full-time technicians who want to engage in a variety of projects ranging from fly and fish behavior experiments to bioimage annotations. The combination of projects and emphasis may change over time, requiring agile adaptation to the specific requirements. We particularly encourage individuals with an interest in annotating 3D or 4D microscopy images or recorded animal behavior to apply. Such information will aid analysis of experimental data or help establish automated image processing/machine learning pipelines. Technicians will typically be involved in at least two different projects. Please note This is a...

We are seeking a highly dedicated and skilled scientist with a PhD in Spatial Transcriptomics, Spatial Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, or Bioengineering. This position will be the driving force for developing cutting-edge hydrogel-based technologies to study brain function across scales (from genes to behaviors), including hands-on bench work and data analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong expertise in spatial omics, method development, method benchmarking, diverse light microscopy imaging methodologies, including confocal, and light-sheet microscopy, hydrogel-tissue engineering, data analysis, and project management. 1-2 years of experience post-PhD is preferred but not required. Scientific Background We have recently developed...

HHMI is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Operations Analyst to support the administrative and operational functions of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), to help ensure that the department runs efficiently and in alignment with HHMI’s mission, values, and strategic goals. This role is central to streamlining business processes, enhancing workflow efficiency, and supporting the implementation and maintenance of key operational and technical solutions relied on by the OGC and broader HHMI community. The Legal Operations Analyst will identify opportunities for process improvements, gather and refine business requirements, and help design and implement practical, scalable solutions in collaboration...

HHMI is focused on supporting and moving science forward in a variety of different ways ranging from conducting basic biomedical research, empowering educators, inspiring students, developing the next generation of scientists – even stretching into film and media production. Our Headquarters is in the greater Washington, DC metro area and is home to over 300 employees with expertise in investments , communications, digital production, biomedical sciences, and everything in between. The work housed here supports and augments the groundbreaking research conducted in HHMI labs across the nation. As HHMI scientists continue to push boundaries in laboratories and classrooms, you can...

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Administrative Assistant II to support Dr. Michael Rosen , Chair of the Department of Biophysics at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and his research laboratory. This is a dynamic, high-trust role that involves coordinating complex administrative and operational tasks, managing laboratory finances, and serving as a key point of contact for a wide range of internal and external stakeholders—from trainees to university leadership. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, professional, and able to operate independently in a fast-paced scientific environment. This is an exciting opportunity for an administrative professional to contribute meaningfully to...

We currently have an opening for a Research Technician II in the lab of Dr. Barbara J. Meyer at the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Meyer is a Genetics, Genomics, Evolution, and Development Professor in the Molecular and Cell Biology Department at University of California (UC), Berkeley, and an adjunct professor in the Biochemistry and Biophysics Department at UC, San Francisco’s School of Medicine. The Meyer laboratory investigates mechanisms of cell-fate determination, genome editing, the role of chromosome structure and chromatin modification in gene regulation, and the molecular evolution of chromosome-wide mechanisms of gene control in the nematode C. elegans...

The Government Relations Manager at HHMI will establish HHMI’s government relations function . They will serv e as the Institute’s primary liaison for monitoring and analyzing federal government policies, executive orders, and legislative actions with the potential to impact HHMI’s mission. To help the organization navigate regulatory changes and safeguard its long-term objectives , the Manager will provide critical analysis and context on key policy issues to senior leadership. The Manager will also develop and help execute an internal engagement strategy on significant government developments relevant to HHMI priorities and initiatives. This position will report to HHMI Headquarters in Chevy...