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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
The laboratory of Dr. Michael Honigberg at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cardiovascular Research Center (CVRC) and Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard has a unique post-doctoral fellow position open for a highly qualified applicant interested in investigation at the intersection of cardiovascular, reproductive, and aging biology. The new hire will be appointed as a Research Fellow at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Post-Doctoral Fellow at Harvard Medical School.
The Honigberg lab aims to advance mechanistic understanding of emerging cardiovascular risk factors and inform new paradigms for health promotion and disease prevention. Current projects focus on pregnancy (e.g., preeclampsia/eclampsia), menopause, aging biology, and novel lipid-modifying therapies, among other topics.
This position will enable access to resources and opportunities across multiple world-class institutions. Individuals will work with a range of data types, including genetic datasets, including genotype arrays, whole exome and whole genome sequencing, single-cell sequencing, and multi-omic data (e.g., metabolic, transcriptomic, proteomic, methylation). The successful candidate will work within a dynamic and highly collaborative environment alongside computational biologists, bioinformaticians, epidemiologists, clinicians, research coordinators, students, and medical trainees.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Honigberg, members of the Honigberg Lab, and other trainees and faculty at the MGH CVRC and Broad Institute. The successful candidate will be closely supervised by Dr. Honigberg. The successful candidate will have robust facility in computational genetics and bioinformatics. Projects will range from genomic discovery and in silico investigations of genetic mechanisms of disease, risk prediction, phenotype curation using electronic health record data, multi-omic analysis, and Mendelian randomization for causal inference.
Overall, this is a unique opportunity to engage in cutting edge science and make a central contribution to biomedical research. In addition, MGH and the Broad Institute provide vibrant research environments with close links to top academic and industry networks across the Greater Boston area and the world.
Key Responsibilities
- Construction and implementation of cloud-based pipelines for genomic, polygenic risk scoring, and biostatistical analyses.
- Processing and quality control of next-generation sequencing data.
- Processing and quality control of multi-omics data.
- Statistical analyses of genotype-phenotype association analyses, with summarization and graphical representations.
- Organizing, manipulating, and harmonizing new datasets across different formats and synchronization with existing datasets and databases.
- Phenotypic curation from electronic health record structured and unstructured data.
- Construction, implementation, and sensitivity analyses of biostatistical models in classical epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, and machine learning.
- Lead and contribute to manuscript preparation as well as internal and external project-team reports.
- Actively participate and present in project meetings and lab meetings.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctoral degree in computational biology, biomedical informatics, biostatistics, statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, or computer science.
- First (or co-first) author of one or more peer-reviewed scientific publications.
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work both independently and in a team.
- Strong record of productivity, motivation, adaptability, and collaboration.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Strong background in computational biology and bioinformatics.
- Strong skills in statistical analyses are highly preferred.
- Strong demonstrable proficiency in UNIX, R, Python, and Perl; facility with Java, Matlab, C, C++ preferred.
- Strong facility with cloud computing.
- Prior experience in human genetic analyses and bioinformatics analyses of publicly available datasets.
- Familiarity with next-generation sequence data analysis tools strongly preferred.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing and high-demand environments.
- Knowledge of cardiovascular disease is not required.
Qualified candidates should send a CV, a cover letter, and contact information for three references to Dr. Michael Honigberg (MHONIGBERG@MGH.HARVARD.EDU).
The expected annual salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications, and institutional guidelines.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
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Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
185 Cambridge Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
INTRODUCTION
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
The laboratory of Dr. Michael Honigberg at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cardiovascular Research Center (CVRC) and Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard has a unique post-doctoral fellow position open for a highly qualified applicant interested in investigation at the intersection of cardiovascular, reproductive, and aging biology. The new hire will be appointed as a Research Fellow at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Post-Doctoral Fellow at Harvard Medical School.
The Honigberg lab aims to advance mechanistic understanding of emerging cardiovascular risk factors and inform new paradigms for health promotion and disease prevention. Current projects focus on pregnancy (e.g., preeclampsia/eclampsia), menopause, aging biology, and novel lipid-modifying therapies, among other topics.
This position will enable access to resources and opportunities across multiple world-class institutions. Individuals will work with a range of data types, including genetic datasets, including genotype arrays, whole exome and whole genome sequencing, single-cell sequencing, and multi-omic data (e.g., metabolic, transcriptomic, proteomic, methylation). The successful candidate will work within a dynamic and highly collaborative environment alongside computational biologists, bioinformaticians, epidemiologists, clinicians, research coordinators, students, and medical trainees.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Honigberg, members of the Honigberg Lab, and other trainees and faculty at the MGH CVRC and Broad Institute. The successful candidate will be closely supervised by Dr. Honigberg. The successful candidate will have robust facility in computational genetics and bioinformatics. Projects will range from genomic discovery and in silico investigations of genetic mechanisms of disease, risk prediction, phenotype curation using electronic health record data, multi-omic analysis, and Mendelian randomization for causal inference.
Overall, this is a unique opportunity to engage in cutting edge science and make a central contribution to biomedical research. In addition, MGH and the Broad Institute provide vibrant research environments with close links to top academic and industry networks across the Greater Boston area and the world.
Key Responsibilities
- Construction and implementation of cloud-based pipelines for genomic, polygenic risk scoring, and biostatistical analyses.
- Processing and quality control of next-generation sequencing data.
- Processing and quality control of multi-omics data.
- Statistical analyses of genotype-phenotype association analyses, with summarization and graphical representations.
- Organizing, manipulating, and harmonizing new datasets across different formats and synchronization with existing datasets and databases.
- Phenotypic curation from electronic health record structured and unstructured data.
- Construction, implementation, and sensitivity analyses of biostatistical models in classical epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, and machine learning.
- Lead and contribute to manuscript preparation as well as internal and external project-team reports.
- Actively participate and present in project meetings and lab meetings.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctoral degree in computational biology, biomedical informatics, biostatistics, statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, or computer science.
- First (or co-first) author of one or more peer-reviewed scientific publications.
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work both independently and in a team.
- Strong record of productivity, motivation, adaptability, and collaboration.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Strong background in computational biology and bioinformatics.
- Strong skills in statistical analyses are highly preferred.
- Strong demonstrable proficiency in UNIX, R, Python, and Perl; facility with Java, Matlab, C, C++ preferred.
- Strong facility with cloud computing.
- Prior experience in human genetic analyses and bioinformatics analyses of publicly available datasets.
- Familiarity with next-generation sequence data analysis tools strongly preferred.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing and high-demand environments.
- Knowledge of cardiovascular disease is not required.
Qualified candidates should send a CV, a cover letter, and contact information for three references to Dr. Michael Honigberg (MHONIGBERG@MGH.HARVARD.EDU).
The expected annual salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications, and institutional guidelines.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Physical Requirements
- Standing N/A = (0%)
- Walking N/A = (0%)
- Sitting N/A = (0%)
- Lifting N/A = (0%)
- Carrying N/A = (0%)
- Pushing N/A = (0%)
- Pulling N/A = (0%)
- Climbing N/A = (0%)
- Balancing N/A = (0%)
- Stooping N/A = (0%)
- Kneeling N/A = (0%)
- Crouching N/A = (0%)
- Crawling N/A = (0%)
- Reaching N/A = (0%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) N/A = (0%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) N/A = (0%)
- Feeling N/A = (0%)
- Foot Use N/A = (0%)
- Vision - Far N/A = (0%)
- Vision - Near N/A = (0%)
- Talking N/A = (0%)
- Hearing N/A = (0%)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
185 Cambridge Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Research Fellow
Verify your employer's cap-exempt status
Many research institutions, university-affiliated hospitals, and nonprofit research organizations qualify as cap-exempt employers, meaning they can file your H-1B petition any time without waiting for the April lottery window. Confirm this before accepting an offer.
Document your degree's direct relevance
USCIS scrutinizes Research Fellow petitions when your degree field doesn't map cleanly to the specific research area. Get a credential evaluation and prepare a detailed position description linking your doctorate directly to the proposed work.
Check prevailing wage using OFLC Wage Search
Research Fellow wage levels vary widely by institution type and location. Before negotiating your offer, look up the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work-site zip code using OFLC Wage Search so you know the minimum your employer must certify on the LCA.
Target employers with postdoc H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Research Fellow roles by employers who have filed H-1B LCAs for your occupation code. This surfaces labs and institutes that have already navigated the process, reducing the risk of an employer who's unfamiliar with the filing requirements.
Request O*NET classification in your offer letter
Ask your prospective employer to confirm which O*NET occupation code applies to your role before the LCA is filed. Misclassification between research and teaching codes is a common RFE trigger for Research Fellow petitions at universities.
Plan around the 60-day grace period between positions
If you're transitioning from one Research Fellow appointment to another, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period after your previous H-1B ends. Your new employer's H-1B petition must be filed, not just approved, before that window closes to maintain lawful status.
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Find Research Fellow JobsResearch Fellow H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Research Fellow positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. For most Research Fellow appointments, a master's or doctorate in the relevant scientific or clinical discipline satisfies this standard. USCIS will review the job duties and the degree requirement stated in the offer letter, so the position description needs to tie specific research tasks to your advanced degree field.
Can a university or hospital sponsor my H-1B as a Research Fellow without going through the lottery?
Many can. Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and hospitals affiliated with institutions of higher education are cap-exempt employers under the H-1B rules. That means they can file your petition at any time of year without competing for the 65,000 or 20,000 annual slots. You'll want to confirm your specific employer qualifies before relying on this pathway.
How do I find Research Fellow employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate shows verified H-1B LCA filing history by employer and occupation code, so you can identify which research institutions and labs have filed for roles matching your field. This is more reliable than guessing based on employer size or reputation, since even well-funded labs sometimes lack H-1B experience for specific research tracks.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Research Fellow grant funding runs out mid-appointment?
If your employer can no longer pay the LCA-certified wage because funding ends, your H-1B status is at risk. The employer is legally required to notify USCIS and formally withdraw the petition. You then have the 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer and have a new H-1B petition filed on your behalf before your status lapses.
Does my postdoctoral Research Fellow appointment count as H-1B-qualifying employment for future petitions?
Yes. Time spent on H-1B status as a Research Fellow counts toward your six-year H-1B maximum and, if your employer or a future employer files an I-140 immigrant petition, toward priority date preservation under AC21 portability rules. Keep copies of all approval notices, pay stubs, and W-2s from every H-1B appointment as documentation for future filings.
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