BWH has professional and technical staff devoted to research, including primary investigators and research fellows. Careers span nearly every department at the hospital and offer a wide variety of roles and responsibilities ranging from research postdoctoral fellowships to research assistants and support staff. Some examples of the many career paths in Research at BWH include the following:
Faculty Scientists
Faculty Scientists are researchers with advanced degrees who’ve completed postdoctoral training and are independently funded through their own grants.
Postdoctoral Research Fellows
Postdoctoral research fellows include those researchers who have received advanced degrees and are looking to complete training in their field of research. These Research Fellows typically train under the supervision of an established Faculty Scientist.
Laboratory Technicians
Laboratory technicians work in research laboratories ranging from entry level research assistants and support staff to senior laboratory managers. There are many opportunities for this career path at BWH.
Clinical Research Coordinators
Clinical research coordinators work on clinical research trials typically interacting directly with research subjects in clinical settings.
Research Interns and Student Trainees
There are a variety of opportunities for research interns and student trainees to work or volunteer and learn at BWH whether over the summer months, or on a part-time basis during the school year. Each program is geared toward different types of students at different levels.
Research Administration
Research administration works in the academic departments and manage grants and other aspects of research operations. These candidates typically have a bachelor's degree and typically have working knowledge of grants management.
