Job Description

We are recruiting a Research Associate to join a multidisciplinary team at the Broad Institute focused on cancer target validation and drug discovery. The role centers on characterizing novel cancer vulnerabilities and experimentally evaluating strategies to modulate them, using integrated molecular and chemical biology approaches.

Candidates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree and experience in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, or chemical biology are encouraged to apply through the Broad Early Career Researchers portal:

If you want to pursue a career in life sciences or computer sciences, there is no better place than the Broad Institute to get started!

We seek ambitious, inventive, and talented students and recent graduates to become research associates or computational associates. As a Broadie, you will:

• Work with and learn from world-class researchers, physicians, and data scientists at Harvard, MIT, and the Harvard teaching hospitals.
• Join a community that values training individuals who have had limited exposure to biomedical research.
• Be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including discounted transportation passes, tuition reimbursement, and wellness offerings.
• Have access to resources to help you explore career paths and take the next step — whether it’s attending graduate or medical school or pursuing a path forward at Broad.

Positions we hire

• Research Associate I
• Computational Associate I

FAQs

What career fairs does the Early Career Researcher program (ECR) attend? 
Please see the attached document for a list of career fairs ECR has attended and will attend this year. 

Does Broad offer visa sponsorship?
The Research Associate and Computational Associate roles accept Optional Practical Training (OPT). Candidates should have at least 24 months of OPT. It is recommended that you speak with your current or former school’s immigration services team to learn more about processing timelines at least one semester before you graduate.

What’s the ECR timeline?
We recruit throughout the year! We typically recruit for the immediate or following cycle (spring and fall). If you are not selected this cycle, you may be considered for next cycle’s opportunities.

I’m a student but I’m not ready for a full-time position yet. What other opportunities I can explore?
We have several student opportunities, learn more about them here.

I’m an experienced candidate. How do I learn where would fit at the Broad?
The Broad has many categories to choose from. Discover more about all our opportunities here.