New

Postdoctoral Associate - Liu Lab

Broad Institute
paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge
May 11, 2026
Description & Requirements The mission of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is to propel the understanding and treatment of disease. We apply our deep knowledge of human genetics to empower a revolution in biomedicine and accelerate the pace at which the world conquers disease. Through our partnerships with MIT, Harvard, and Harvard-affiliated hospitals, we've become a global hub of cutting-edge biomedical science. The Broad Institute provides a vibrant, open-access environment with close links to top academic and biotech institutions across the Boston area. You will be able to make impactful contributions in a fast-paced and dynamic team-based research environment at the extreme cutting edge of biomedical research and biotechnology. This is the ideal position for a highly motivated individual who thrives by taking the initiative to apply both scientific and communication skills in an intellectually stimulating, collaborative, and social environment. In addition, the successful candidate should be a clear and effective communicator in traditional and new media, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills to enable collaboration with project teams, including direct reports, peers, and senior leadership across the Broad Institute and its partners. BENEFITS At Broad, we care deeply about all of the people in our diverse community and believe in the importance of supporting Broadies as whole people. We aspire to maintain a culture that emphasizes wellness and balance. This is partially realized through a range of benefits designed to support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. In conjunction with HR, our BroadLife office helps make life work for all members of Broad's community by offering resources that make it easier to integrate work, personal, and family commitments. BroadLife hosts regular seminars, briefings and discussion groups to provide strategies, tips, and information to help you deal with a diverse array of work-life issues. Our comprehensive benefits plans are designed to provide you with affordable health, dental, and eye care, a continuation of salary in the event you become disabled and cannot work, generous paid time off, financial security for your survivors if you die, a retirement savings plan, tuition assistance, pre-tax basis flexible spending accounts, several Broad-provided benefits that eligible employees are automatically enrolled in, and a variety of other work/life programs designed to balance your work and personal life. The Broad welcomes all applicants for employment and is committed to providing all employees with equal opportunity for advancement regardless of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin or ancestry, disability, veteran status, military service, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, or gender identity. RESPONSIBILITIES Work with a team of multidisciplinary scientists to deploy gene editing (such as base editing and prime editing), delivery (such as AAV), and protein evolution technologies developed in the lab) Advance current technologies to incorporate new biological and therapeutic models, genotypic readouts, and data acquisition and computational analysis approaches Identify goals, formulate strategies, execute research, and communicate findings Understand the fundamentals of other projects in the lab and serve as a thought partner to Dr. Liu and other lab trainees QUALIFICATIONS 0+ years of post-grad experience PhD in Chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, bioengineering, computational biology, or a related field Strong technical background, rigorous mindset, and creativity in problem-solving Passion for technology development and collaborative science Proven ability to work both collaboratively and independently Demonstrated leadership abilities and strong interpersonal skills Outstanding recommendations from prior research supervisors Ability to thrive in a dynamic professional environment with multiple overlapping and shifting objectives Enjoys collaborating with and influencing peers across a flatter organizational structure Excellence in written and verbal communication The expected base pay range for this position as listed above is based on a 40 hour per week schedule. Broad provides pay ranges representing its reasonable and good faith estimate of what the organization reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, qualifications, and other factors permissible by law. At Broad, your base pay is just one part of a comprehensive total rewards package. From day one, this role offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings accounts; at least 13 paid holidays; winter closure; paid time off; parental and family care leave; and an employee assistance program, among other Broad benefits. The Broad Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Should you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact recruiting@broadinstitute.org for assistance.