Jacob Herman, Ph.D.
About Jacob Herman, Ph.D.
Jacob Herman, Ph.D., is the Program Manager of the Broad Research Communication Lab at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in biology research and education, having held positions at several prestigious institutions including Wesleyan University, the University of Connecticut, Harvard University, and the University of Chicago.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Jacob Herman, Ph.D., serves as the Program Manager for the Broad Research Communication Lab at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. He has held this position since 2019. In this role, he directs the lab's efforts to create educational content tailored for university biology courses. His responsibilities include overseeing a team of 10 Ph.D. Science Writers, guiding them in the production of educational videos and text materials.
Previous Experience in Academia
Prior to his current role, Jacob Herman accumulated extensive experience in academia. He worked as a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of Chicago from 2016 to 2018. Before that, he was a Research Associate at Harvard University for 11 months in 2018-2019. He also served as a Doctoral Researcher at Wesleyan University from 2009 to 2016, and as a Laboratory Technician at the University of Connecticut from 2008 to 2009.
Educational Background
Jacob Herman earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the College of Charleston, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education at Wesleyan University, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biology. His academic training has provided a strong foundation for his work in research communication.
Skills and Contributions
In his role at the Broad Research Communication Lab, Jacob Herman has coordinated with various departments, including Sales, Marketing, IT, and Video Production, to ensure project deadlines are met. He has designed workflows aimed at enhancing production efficiency while upholding high scientific and pedagogical standards. Additionally, he has successfully conducted recruitment processes for new candidates within the lab.