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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Boston, MA · On-site

$60K - $85K/yr

About the Opportunity Postdoctoral Associate - Gene Therapy and Transport Modeling Bajpayee Lab at Northeastern is seeking an exceptional Postdoctoral Associate to lead high-impact research in ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for postdoc associate in Massachusetts is $21.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.30 and $22.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectPostdoc AssociateResearch Scientist
Required CredentialsDoctoral degree (Ph.D.) in relevant fieldMaster's or Ph.D., often with more industry experience
Work EnvironmentAcademic or research institutions, labsIndustry, corporate R&D labs, biotech firms
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, government research agenciesPrivate companies, biotech, pharmaceuticals
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Postdoc Associate and a Research Scientist lies in their work environment and career stage. Postdoc Associates typically work in academic or research institutions focusing on research and publishing, often as a stepping stone to faculty roles. Research Scientists usually work in industry settings, applying research to product development or innovation, often with more experience and responsibilities.

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Postdoctoral Associate, Chung Lab

Cambridge, MA • On-site

MIT Human Resources
Human Resource Programs Administration • 1 - 10 employees
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POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Chung Lab, Picower Institute for Learning and Memory, will assume a position under the primary mentorship of Professor Kwanghun Chung and is a pivotal role responsible for generating spatial transcriptomic and proteomic optical imaging data of human and non-human primate brains, utilizing the novel technology pipeline established by the Chung Lab, including tissue processing, molecular probe staining, and volumetric data acquisition using light sheet microscopes. The successful candidate will be a direct contributor to a large NIH UM1 research center, entitled Center for Multi-scale Multi-Omic Human and Non-human Primate Atlas. The primary responsibilities of the postdoctoral associate are to independently conduct experiments and optimize various protocols to ensure successful and consistent results. They will also work closely with the collaborating teams across the center to conduct necessary protocol validation experiments.  

The full job description is available here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:b74beba8-716f-4ab4-b791-2fb6c087ca7f

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