Job description
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) invites applications for the position of Research Scientist in Academic Research. This role focuses on leading and executing high-impact studies across behavioral sciences, computational biology, and related disciplines, with an emphasis on methodological rigor, reproducibility, and scholarly impact. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, mentor junior researchers, and contribute to ongoing and prospective research programs.
We offer a dynamic research environment, access to world-class facilities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and clear paths for career advancement within an internationally recognized institution.
Responsibility
- Lead the design, execution, and analysis of research studies, ensuring methodological rigor and ethical compliance.
- Develop and validate research methodologies, data collection instruments, and analysis pipelines.
- Manage data lifecycle: collection, cleaning, storage, documentation, and reproducibility.
- Perform advanced statistical analyses and computational modeling; interpret results to inform project decisions.
- Collaborate with faculty, postdocs, and students; present findings at lab meetings, seminars, and conferences.
- Prepare and contribute to grant proposals, progress reports, and manuscript submissions.
- Mentor and supervise graduate students or research assistants; enforce coding and data management standards.
- Contribute to scholarly dissemination through peer-reviewed publications, preprints, and conference presentations.
Qualification
- PhD in a relevant field (or equivalent terminal degree) with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications.
- Strong proficiency in data analysis tools (Python, R, MATLAB) and solid understanding of statistical methods.
- Experience with study design, experimental planning, and robust data management practices.
- Proven ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams and communicate complex concepts clearly.
- Demonstrated track record of scholarly publications and conference presentations.
- Experience with grant writing or securing research funding is desirable.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Strong scientific communication skills, including the ability to write clearly for diverse audiences.