Postdoctoral Research Fellow
About the job
- A doctoral degree or M.D. is required.
- One year or less of postdoctoral research experience in an academic or industrial laboratory setting, and/or teaching assistantship experience in a university setting, and/or residency, and/or clinical duties beyond those of the qualifying doctoral degree.
- Ability to summarize and communicate moderately complex information in English in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
- Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families, and external customers.
- Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices, and policies and apply them in complex, varied situations.
- Ability to make decisions guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation, and to make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
- Ability to address varied problems requiring analysis or interpretation based on direct observation, knowledge, skills, and general precedents.
- Ability to follow precedents and procedures, set priorities and organize work within general guidelines, and seek assistance in difficult or unpredictable situations.
- Ability to lead collaborative teams for larger projects or groups across functional areas, with results affecting multiple organizational areas.
- Ability to provide customer service and staff training to meet assigned unit standards and expectations and resolve service issues promptly and respectfully.
- Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently and to stand for periods or move throughout the hospital campus.
- Abide by institutional policies relating to health and safety, equality of opportunity, and data storage and management.
- Pursue research as a research team member under a principal investigator's supervision while developing skills for independent work.
- Receive training and perform duties contributing to the team's investigational work, including formulating research questions, designing and conducting experiments, and evaluating results.
- Prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the principal investigator's direction.
- Develop expertise in desired laboratory skills, informatics, physics, or clinical research; develop proficiency with research tools and equipment; and increase independence as the fellowship progresses.
- Develop new ideas that promote current research and bring new expertise to the research program.
- Develop teaching skills and supervise students and their projects when appropriate.
- Participate in collaborative meetings with other research groups and attend and lead scientific seminars.
- Identify, acknowledge, and correct deficiencies in one's own performance.
- Pursue and secure independent funding near the end of the fellowship under the principal investigator's direction.
About the company
Beth Israel Lahey Health is an integrated health system that coordinates care across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings to keep patients connected wherever they are. Its services come from doctors, nurses, technicians, social workers, and educators who work together, guided by medical research and education. The system operates by linking hospitals, primary and specialty care, and support services so patients receive seamless care with access to resources like research-informed treatment and training for staff. Unlike standalone hospitals or fragmented care providers, it combines multiple facilities and care teams into a single network to improve consistency and efficiency. The overarching goal is to improve patient outcomes and experience by delivering high-quality, coordinated care through research-backed practices and continuous education for its workforce.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- BILH posted a $93 million operating gain in 2025 after four loss-making years.
- First-quarter 2026 operating income hit $60.2 million, reversing last year's loss.
- Heidi's pilot cut after-hours work for 74% of users and lifted patient presence.
What critics are saying
- Kevin Tabb exits by 2027, forcing a national CEO search during expansion.
- Massachusetts AG price caps and annual monitoring constrain pricing through 2025.
- 2025 RICO litigation against drug and pharmacy giants ties BILH to costly court fights.
What makes Beth Israel Lahey Health unique
- BILH spans 14 hospitals and 39,000 employees, combining academic and community care.
- BILH’s 2026 Heidi rollout standardizes ambient AI scribing across all physicians.
- BILH is shifting 64% of care outside Boston and Burlington, deepening local access.
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Benefits
- Mental Health Support