Postdoctoral Associate

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MAFull-time$73–90K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation

$73–90K/yr

Location

Cambridge, MA

Role Type

Research

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Visa required • Visa sponsorship

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

The postdoctoral associate will help build career pathways in biomanufacturing through education research, instructional content, and blended learning experiences. The role leads projects, including research and development of biomanufacturing curriculum for the TechAMP program, which aims to upskill incumbent technicians. The associate will collaborate with industry, higher education leaders, and MIT faculty and staff.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

BiomanufacturingHigher Education TeachingLearning Materials EvaluationProblem-SolvingMATLABPythonIndependent WorkCollaborationOrganizationProject LeadershipCommunicationRelationship BuildingStakeholder Meeting FacilitationCurriculum-Relevant Teaching

Qualifications

PhD in EngineeringTeaching Experience

Full job description

Postdoctoral Associate

Job Number: 26179
Functional Area: Research - Engineering
Department: Mechanical Engineering
School Area: Engineering
Pay Range Minimum: $73,308
Pay Range Maximum: $90,000
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
Schedule:
Pay Grade: No Grade

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Posting Description

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, FRONTIERS IN BIOMANUFACTURING EDUCATION, Mechanical Engineering - Initiative for New Manufacturing and Learning Engineering and Practice (LEAP) Group, are seeking to hire a postdoctoral associate to help build new career pathways in biomanufacturing. The postdoctoral associate will lead new biomanufacturing education projects by carrying out education research, creating impactful instructional content, and crafting engaging blended learning experiences. They will take a leadership role in various projects, including the research and development of biomanufacturing curriculum for the Technologist for Advanced Manufacturing Program (TechAMP). The goal of this project is to develop compelling career pathways in biomanufacturing to upskill incumbent technicians without traditional education opportunities to fab-level leadership. There will be opportunity for close collaboration with industry, leaders in higher education, and faculty and staff at MIT.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: PhD in engineering that includes domain-specific expertise in biomanufacturing (e.g. fill-finish, drug substance, downstream processing, automation); teaching experience in higher education settings in STEM fields and proficiency evaluating the effectiveness of learning materials; strong problem-solving skills and working knowledge or ability to learn languages commonly used in engineering (MATLAB, python); strong track record of working both independently and collaboratively; be organized, able to lead multiple projects simultaneously, and work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment; and excellent communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships with teammates, faculty, and staff. PREFERRED: Experience facilitating meetings with diverse stakeholders including faculty, industry, and government; or experience teaching subjects relevant to the curriculum.

10/23/2026

How this job compares

Set against the 4,861 open Researcher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay: This posting$73–90K/yr
Massachusetts median$90–123K/yr217 salary ranges
US median$102–154K/yr2,234 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $82K, is 23% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($107K) — in the middle half of Researcher salary ranges in Massachusetts.
Openings: Olive Jobs lists 294 open Researcher jobs in Massachusetts and 4,861 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts: Harvard University63 open
Boston University29 open
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (this employer)20 open
Experience: Researcher postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (1,623 postings).
Education: This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 2,069 of the 4,861 open Researcher jobs (43%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

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