Early career researchers

If you want to pursue a career in life sciences or computer sciences, there is no better place than the ӳ��ý to get started!

We seek ambitious, inventive, and talented students and recent graduates to become research associates or computational associates. As a ӳ��ýie, you will:

Work with and learn from world-class researchers, physicians, and data scientists at Harvard, MIT, and the Harvard teaching hospitals.
Join a community that values training individuals who have had limited exposure to biomedical research.
Be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including discounted transportation passes, tuition reimbursement, and wellness offerings.
Have access to resources to help you explore career paths and take the next step — whether it’s attending graduate or medical school or pursuing a path forward at ӳ��ý.

Positions we hire

FAQs

What career fairs does the Early Career Researcher program (ECR) attend?
Please see the for a list of career fairs ECR has attended and will attend this year.

Does ӳ��ý offer visa sponsorship?
The Research Associate and Computational Associate roles accept Optional Practical Training (OPT). Candidates should have at least 24 months of OPT. It is recommended that you speak with your current or former school’s immigration services team to learn more about processing timelines at least one semester before you graduate.

What’s the ECR timeline?
We recruit throughout the year! We typically recruit for the immediate or following cycle (spring and fall). If you are not selected this cycle, you may be considered for next cycle’s opportunities.

I’m a student but I’m not ready for a full-time position yet. What other opportunities I can explore?
We have several student opportunities, learn more about them here.

I’m an experienced candidate. How do I learn where would fit at the ӳ��ý?
The ӳ��ý has many categories to choose from. Discover more about all our opportunities here.

What does it mean to be a ӳ��ýie?

Meet some of our Research and Computational Associates!

Dona Madrigal

I majored in Biotechnology Engineering and joined the ӳ��ý in July 2024. I started out performing high-throughput in vivo CRISPR screens in a wide range of cancer cell lines to discover new therapeutic targets. Currently, I am working on a Parkinson’s disease initiative to uncover genetic modifiers of the disease and launch an assay for diagnosis. As an ECR ӳ��ýie, I get to contribute every day to the process of scientific discovery that will translate into therapeutic insights and transform patients' lives.

Jean Rodriguez Rivera

I graduated from the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey in May 2024 and joined the Early Career Researchers cohort soon after. My role in the Epigenomics Program involves investigating the mechanism of action of chromatin regulators and how they can be used to aid immunotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia. As a ӳ��ýie, I love working hard and learning from my peers and mentors for the advancement of cancer research and therapeutics.

Natnael Yaregal

I graduated from Bates College and joined the Cancer Cell Line Factory, part of the Cancer Program at the ӳ��ý, in June 2025. My work includes generating cell line models for pediatric cancers and contributing to a project focused on identifying cancer-specific surface targets in other tumor types. As an ECR ӳ��ýie, I’m constantly learning new techniques.