Whitehead Institute

Postdoctoral Associate - Backman Lab (Relocation Assistance Available!)

Whitehead Institute

Cambridge, MAFull timePosted Aug 3, 2026

Job description

Classification: Exempt Job Family: Post. Docs Reports to: Whitehead Fellow Job Description Summary: Postdoctoral Associate To increase scholarly competence in the laboratory/research environment under the guidance and supervision of the Principal Investigator.

  • The appointment is designed for the individual who has recently received his/her doctorate degree.
  • The term of the appointment is limited; typically from one year (renewable annually) to three to five years.
  • Funding for the Postdoctoral Associate is provided directly by the Institute.
  • Highly competitive candidates would also have background in microbiology, molecular biology, and/or biochemistry techniques.
  • Particularly interested in hiring a postdoc with expertise in cryo-EM and/or cryo-ET Whitehead Institute is an E-Verify employer https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resources. Contents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf