Share This Page
Explore the Possibilities
and Advance with Us.
Post Doctoral Associate
Job Number: 2022-41511
Category: Post Doc
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Gene Therapy Center - W405200
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 86
Union Code: Non Union Position-W63-Residents/Post Docs
Num. Openings: 2
Post Date: Nov. 5, 2023

We are inviting applications for postdoctoral positions to pursue multiple research topics that encompass gene therapy using AAV vectors, RNA therapy, virology, and AAV vector development.

Applicants should have a PhD degree or an MD in relevant areas such as Molecular Biology, RNA biology, Biochemistry, Gene Therapy, Cell Therapy, Bioengineering, Neuromuscular Biology, Cell Biology, and Virology.

Applicants with backgrounds in molecular cloning, mouse work, NHP work, microscopy, human and mouse genetics, bioinformatics, single-cell sequencing, or protein/structural biology are preferred. 

Applicants must also can work independently and coordinate multiple projects, concurrently. Strong writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills are required.  

Candidates should be highly organized, hard-working, and motivated to respond to changes within the rapidly evolving field of gene therapy. We offer excellent training opportunities and a competitive salary depending on experience and track record. If you have any of the above attributes and skill sets, and believe you are a good fit for our research program.

To apply:  Please submit a cover letter and CV by email to Jun Xie at Jun.Xie@umassmed.edu

See Additional Information

Check Out Our Advancing Careers 
HR Blog

UMass Chan Medical School was among 23 companies that stood out as 2023 “DEI champions,” according to The Boston Globe.   


Named a U.S. News & World Report
“2023 BEST MEDICAL GRAD SCHOOL”
for Primary Care and Research