This is a Research Assistant position. The primary function is to work on NIH funded research projects on systemic inflammation caused vascular damage, aging, and fatty liver diseases. We are searching for a motivated research assistant with a strong passion for life science research to join our research team. She/He must be a team player who has good work ethics. Research experiences in vascular and metabolic diseases and background of cellular and molecular biology, immunohistology, immunology, biochemistry and animal studies are preferred.

A research Assistant position is available in the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Biophysics and Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.

Our research focuses on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the metabolic regulation of systemic inflammation that leads to vascular damage, aging, and fatty liver diseases.

We are recruiting a motivated research assistant with a strong passion for life science research and a team player who has good work ethics to join the group.

Research experiences in vascular and metabolic diseases and background of cellular and molecular biology, immunohistology, biochemistry and animal studies background are required.

Boston is a beautiful city to work and live in and has a much-enriched academic environment. You will be joining a dynamic academic group.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae.

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of related experience.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption ( instructions ). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Experience

Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of related experience.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption ( instructions ). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.