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Neurodegenerative Disease Senior Scientist

Convergent Research· Parallel Squared Technology Institute – PTI
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Watertown, MA$86k - $119kFull-timePosted 9mo ago

About the role

Senior scientist position at PTI focused on using single-cell proteomics to understand molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s and related diseases, with opportunities to design and lead projects, mentor, and collaborate across interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute research projects using single-cell proteomics to understand the molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s and related disease.
  • Computationally analyze large-scale, single-cell proteomic datasets to identify new molecular mechanisms of disease.
  • Collaborate with external laboratories, brain banks, and tissue repositories on sample procurement.
  • Prepare human brain tissue samples for proteomic analysis using methods and technologies developed at PTI.
  • Help junior scientists gain expertise in experimental techniques used at PTI, analyzing and interpreting experimental results, recording data in laboratory notebooks, and writing up and presenting research results.
  • Make regular presentations within PTI and to collaborators.
  • Prepare manuscripts related to project outcomes and grant applications for external funding.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • PhD Neuroscience or a related field.
  • Direct, hands-on experience in preparing human brain tissue for downstream analyses.
  • Direct, hands-on experience with single cell analysis.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, record keeping ability, and attention to detail.

Skills

Required:Single-cell analysisHuman brain tissue preparationComputational biologyCommunication and collaboration

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance with many $0 premium options for you and your family with several national and regional providers.
  • Company-paid group life, AD&D, long- and short-term disability insurance
  • 15 days PTO + 10 sick days per year
  • 18 company holidays + your birthday off
  • $5,000 per year educational reimbursement
  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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