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Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) · 1 month ago

Research Technician (Computational) - Flavell Lab

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18.40/hr - $29.93/hr

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is seeking a Research Technician to join the Flavell Lab at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The role involves computational analysis and modeling of neural activity to understand behaviors, with opportunities for wet-lab imaging experiments as well.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Process calcium imaging data using GPU-based software packages, custom-trained neural networks, and related tools

Analyze and interpret high-dimensional neural datasets using systems neuroscience approaches such as neural networks, Bayesian inference, and decoding/encoding methods

(Optional) Conduct in vivo calcium imaging experiments in C. elegans to study how neural circuits generate behavior

Engage in creative, hypothesis-driven research contributing to lab discoveries and broader neuroscience insights

Assist with lab management, organization, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance

Qualification

PythonDeep learningData analysisGitHubNeuroscienceOrganizationCommunication skillsTeamworkCritical thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, neuroscience, biology, mathematics, or a related field

Proficiency in Python or Julia

Strong debugging skills

Experience using GitHub for version control and organizing/publishing software packages

Familiarity with core data structures and algorithms

Strong quantitative and critical-thinking abilities demonstrated through coursework or research

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to analyze data and present it for publication

A highly motivated, organized, and creative mindset

Ability to work effectively in a team

Ability to balance immersive research with lab support tasks

Preferred

Matlab preferred

Some exposure to parallel or distributed computing

Basic familiarity with biology or neuroscience

Benefits

Competitive pay

Exceptional health benefits

Retirement plans

Time off

A range of recognition and wellness programs

Company

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)

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Founded in 1953, HHMI invests in scientists at all career stages who make discoveries that advance human health and our fundamental understanding of biology.

Founded in 1953