The Research Enterprise at Boston Children’s Hospital has been advancing discovery since 1869, supporting breakthroughs that deepen our understanding of disease and inform care for children and families. As the world’s largest pediatric research enterprise, our teams are driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to advancing knowledge across basic, translational, clinical, and community-based research.
Our research community includes more than 3,000 scientists working across a wide range of disciplines, while training the next generation of innovators. With access to world-class discovery platforms, including genetics and genomics, gene editing, bioinformatics, proteomics, and bioengineering, our teams are uniquely equipped to tackle complex challenges, accelerate rare disease discovery, and support clinical research and trials.
Working at Boston Children’s
Training & Education
Grow your skills with computer and language classes, career coaching/ internal mobility services, and much more.
Diversity & Inclusion
We value our diverse workforce and foster an inclusive environment. Our different backgrounds enrich our community of care.
Benefits
Enjoy competitive compensation and robust benefits and perks — including child care, tuition subsidy, discounted T passes/parking — and so much more.
Working at Boston Children’s
Training & Education
Grow your skills with computer and language classes, career coaching/ internal mobility services, and much more.
Diversity & Inclusion
We value our diverse workforce and foster an inclusive environment. Our different backgrounds enrich our community of care.
Benefits
Enjoy competitive compensation and robust benefits and perks — including child care, tuition subsidy, discounted T passes/parking — and so much more.
A place to grow your career
At Boston Children’s Hospital, learning is part of our DNA, and that extends into every corner of our research community. We’re committed to creating opportunities to connect, grow, and build meaningful careers.
Research Recruitment Week – held annually in February – brings early-career candidates together for in-person and virtual sessions. Participants can meet hiring managers and principal investigators, learn about active research projects, and explore entry-level roles across the institution — all while building connections and taking the first step toward a career in research at Boston Children’s.
A supportive, dynamic community
Find your community at Boston Children’s Hospital. Our research forums, principal investigator mentorship, and employee-led groups are open to all and built around connection, collaboration, and shared purpose.
From groups like the Postdoc Association (PDA) and Program for Research Assistant Development and Achievement (PRADA) to committees and forums that support research excellence and innovation, there are many ways to get involved. Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, share knowledge, or connect with colleagues, you’ll find a supportive, dynamic community here.
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. The following link provides more information regarding the Federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment: EEO is The Law
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Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. The following link provides more information regarding the Federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment: EEO is The Law
