Careers, Culture and Benefits
Come join us as we rewrite textbooks and redefine our understanding of biology.
Located in the biotech and biomedical research hub of Kendall Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Whitehead Institute is a world-renowned nonprofit research and educational institution that has pushed the cutting-edge of research since 1982.
Whitehead Institute's scientists are world-famous for their discoveries in genetics, genomics, stem cells, cancer, and developmental biology. Come join us as we rewrite textbooks and redefine our understanding of biology.
At Whitehead Institute, scientists, administration, and support staff work together to push the boundaries of developmental biology forward. Gatherings, such as weekly coffee hours and the annual scientific retreat, increase the cross-pollenation of ideas from scientists working in disparate labs. When paired with Whitehead Institute's unsurpassed supportive environment, the results are breathtaking: Together, we are gaining insights into how tissues regenerate and organize, how the physical structure of DNA affects drugs' effectiveness, and how to identify medicinal compounds in understudied plant species.
Foundational research at Whitehead Institute
Amazing research depends on amazing people — Faculty, postdocs, graduate students, staff, and administration — all working together. Below are links to the stories of people who make Whitehead Institute such a singular place to work.
Postdoc Profiles
Beyond the Lab Bench
Alum Profile
Whitehead Institute News
We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive community that drives innovation in biomedical science and improves human health. We believe that collaboration and engagement are central to our mission, creating an environment where a wide variety of perspectives inspire creativity and fuel groundbreaking discoveries. The Whitehead Institute’s commitment to excellence is strengthened by welcoming individuals from all backgrounds; race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, marital status, parental status, socioeconomic status and/or religion.
Whitehead Institute's Rewards and Recognition program highlights the excellence that exist in all areas and job functions across the Institute. Monthly Appreciation Awards are an opportunity for colleagues to highlight an individual outstanding act, and annual Whitehead Spirit Awards recognize consistent exceptional service throughout the year.
In addition to competitive compensation, Whitehead Institute offers its postdocs and other employees generous benefits, a few of which are highlighted below.
Health and welfare plans
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees, spouses, and domestic partnerships, and dependents
- On-demand health care
- Annual flu clinic on site
Life and other insurance
- Employer-paid basic life insurance and accident insurance
- Voluntary group life insurance
Retirement
- Whitehead Institute offers a variety of programs to assist you with savings and retirement goals, including two Retirement Plans and a Retiree Medical Plan.
Child and care benefits
- Priority access and discounted tuition at eligible Bright Horizons Centers in MA
- Subsidized Back Up Child Care
- Child Care Assistance Program to assist in the cost of child care
- Access to College Coach to guide you and your student through the college admission process
The Innovation Centers, staffed by experts and providing state-of-the-art instrumentation and tools, allow our scientists to pursue more ambitious investigations. Our Innovation Center scientists are instrumental in pushing the boundaries of current research methods, tailoring techniques to the scientific question at hand.
