Positions Available

Boston Biomedical Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Faculty Positions | Postdoctoral Positions | Adminstrative & Support Positions

Faculty Positions

The Boston Biomedical Research Institute (BBRI) seeks scientists to join our faculty.  In this search, we seek scientists who have externally funded research programs, preferably in areas that could complement our current programs in muscle and nerve biology and disease; cardiovascular biology and disease; cytoskeleton and extracellular matrix; signaling; stem cell biology, cell growth and cancer; protein structure; and proteomics.  Positions require a doctoral or medical degree and are available at the equivalent of Associate or Full Professor, commensurate with experience. We welcome cluster applications of two or more investigators as well as individual applications.

BBRI (www.bbri.org)  is a dynamic, non-profit, independent research institute that was founded in 1969, has early stage and translational research as its mission, and is located in a modern facility within minutes of multiple Boston area research universities and medical centers. BBRI is also the host institution for an NIH-funded Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Center.  Our current faculty are a diverse and collaborative group who use state-of-the-art technologies and innovative structural, biochemical, immunological, cellular, genetic, and mathematical approaches to further our understanding of molecular mechanisms relevant to biomedicine.  BBRI provides a flexible, non-bureaucratic research environment designed by and for scientists.  An extensive benefit package is extended to all members of the Institute.

Applications, to include a c.v. and a statement of research interests, or requests for further information can be sent, preferably by email, to:

Faculty Search Committee

Attn. Mrs. Angela DiPerri

Boston Biomedical Research Institute

64 Grove Street

Watertown MA 02472

diperri@bbri.org

All applications and inquiries will be kept confidential.

Postdoctoral Positions

There are no Postdoctoral Fellow postions available at this time.

Administrative and Support Personnel Positions

Director of Institutional Advancement (IA)

BBRI is seeking an individual with experience in philanthropy and resource development to join its senior management team to build research resources and support the organization’s mission on an annual basis. This individual serves as a strategic member of BBRI’s senior management team and works with volunteer leadership groups, such as the Board of Trustees and Trustees Emeriti. The Director is responsible for implementing fundraising and marketing/communications initiatives that enhance the organization’s resources and visibility on the local and national levels.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the successful implementation and completion of fundraising efforts including the annual fund, major gifts, planned giving, and fundraising events.
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees and volunteer committee chairs on all matters related to marketing and development, specifically leadership and major donors.
• Provide leadership for the production of the Annual Report and BBRI Newsletter by working closely with the Director, Foundation Relations Manager, faculty members, and IA Associate
• Prepare briefings for events and ensure appropriate follow-up
• Provide managerial oversight to the IA Associate and provide support and assistance to Foundation Relations Manager to ensure a coordinated approach to foundations and donors
• Develop and implement social media platforms for marketing and fundraising

Qualifications:

• At least 5-10 years of increasing responsibility in professional development/fundraising with a track record of success
• Demonstrated success with all components of a vibrant fundraising program including direct mail, leadership and major donors, foundation and corporate support, and special events
• Extensive experience in strengthening an existing annual fund program and identifying new individuals, foundations, and corporations as donor prospects.
• “Hands-on” experience with marketing and communications initiatives
• Excellent oral communication, interpersonal, writing and computer skills
• An interest in basic biomedical research preferred 

Equal opportunity employer.  Resumes may be submitted electronically to Advancement@bbri.org or by mail to Institutional Advancement, Boston Biomedical Research Institute, 64 Grove Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

Institutional Advancement Associate

BBRI seeks an IA Associate to support the Director of IA and Foundation Relations Manager in acknowledging gifts, managing fundraising database and mailings, managing meeting and event logistics, and distributing marketing/communication materials. The ideal candidate is a creative self-starter who is highly organized with exceptional attention to detail. This is an entry-level position with significant responsibility and growth potential. 

Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Director of Institutional Advancement (IA) 
• Coordinates annual giving program including direct mail solicitations and new donor acquisition program 
• Creates mailing lists and works with vendors to ensure mailings are printed and distributed in a timely manner 
• Assists the IA Director and Foundation Relations Manager with proposals, correspondence, scheduling, maintaining database systems, gift acknowledgment and invoice processing and filing
• Assists the IA Director with planning and coordinating special events (lectures, open houses and cultivation events), creating and mailing invitations, briefings and follow-up
• Manages all logistics of Board of Trustees Meetings (5 per year) and provides support and resources for the Committee on Trustees, Advancement, and Marketing Committees including scheduling, reserving and setting up room, meeting notification, preparing materials as needed, ordering and setting up food/beverages, and taking and distributing minutes
• Acts as lead project manager for direct mail program by working closely with IA Director, Foundation Relations Manager, faculty members, graphic designer, and printer/mail house
• Updates Trustee Binders (profiles, corporation directory, materials, guidelines)

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of three to five years’ nonprofit and/or academic development experience
• Excellent writing, computer, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact well with board members, scientists and donors
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, desktop publishing and database programs
• Good initiative, ability to work in a self-directed manner, and excellent follow through
• An interest in science preferred

Equal opportunity employer.  Resumes may be submitted electronically to Advancement@bbri.org or by mail to Institutional Advancement, Boston Biomedical Research Institute, 64 Grove Street, Watertown, MA 02472.