Research Assistant

Lab Technician/Research Assistant positions are available for candidates with a recent Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field. Candidates with experience in molecular biology techniques such as DNA isolation, PCR, gel electrophoresis, or with mammalian cell culture are especially encouraged to apply. Send a CV and cover letter to Dr. Choudhury >

Are you a undergraduate in Boston area who is interested in biomedical research?

The Choudhury lab welcomes students who is interested in human genetics and somatic mutations. Our lab focuses on understanding aging and disease progression in the human heart. Projects currently being conducted by our lab members include investigation of somatic mutational burden in the human heart during aging and diseased condition. See https://bchgenetics.org/ChoudhuryLab/ for more information on the lab and our research. The current position builds on prior work in the Choudhury lab that is examining somatic mutations – check out our recent Nature Aging paper here https://www.nature.com/articles/s43587-022-00261-5.

Qualifications/Requirements:

– Enrolled in BA/BS or in Biology or a related field
– Enrolled for molecular biology, Genetics course
– Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel and Power Point). Familiarity with computer programming skills is a plus.

Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral fellow positions are available for candidates with recent Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degrees in Molecular Biology, Cell BIology, Cardiovascular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, or related fields. Candidates should be highly motivated, strong desire to learn, and excellent communication skills. Applicants should send their CV, summary of previous research and the name of three references to
Dr. Choudhury >