Postdoctoral Fellowship-Immunology

Tonix Pharmaceuticals
* is a fully integrated, commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on central nervous system (CNS) and immunology treatments in areas of high unmet medical need. TONMYA® (cyclobenzaprine HCl sublingual tablets 2.8 mg) is the first new treatment for fibromyalgia in adults in more than 15 years. Tonix's CNS commercial infrastructure supports its marketed products, including its acute migraine products, Zembrace® Symtouch® (sumatriptan injection 3 mg) and Tosymra® (sumatriptan nasal spray 10 mg).

Tonix is investigating TONMYA® in Phase 2 clinical trials to evaluate its potential in major depressive disorder and acute stress disorder/acute stress reaction. Tonix is also advancing a pipeline of immunology programs, including TNX-4800, a Phase 2 ready long-acting human anti-Borrelia OspA monoclonal antibody (mAb) for the prevention of Lyme disease in the U.S., and TNX-1500, a Phase 2 ready third-generation CD40 ligand inhibitor for the prevention of kidney transplant rejection.

In addition, the Company is progressing TNX-2900 (intranasal potentiated oxytocin), which is Phase 2 ready for the treatment of Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare disease. To learn more, visit  and follow the Company on Linked In and X.

* Tonix's product development candidates are investigational new drugs or biologics; their efficacy and safety have not been established and have not been approved for any indication.

Zembrace Sym Touch and Tosymra are registered trademarks of Tonix Medicines. TONMYA is a registered trademark of Tonix Pharma Limited. All other marks are property of their respective owners.

Position Overview
Tonix is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Postdoctoral Fellow with a background in immunology, autoimmunity or oncology to contribute to research and development across our growing immunology portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity to directly participate and obtain exposure to the end-to-end product development process including early-stage therapeutic discovery, nonclinical safety and pharmacological evaluation, cGMP manufacturing and clinical evaluation. The candidate will have a recent Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in a relevant field, a strong publication record, and experience working in an interdisciplinary team environment.

The position is located at the Tonix Research and Development Center (RDC) which is the innovation and development arm of Tonix Pharmaceuticals. The RDC houses state-of-the-art equipment (i.e., high content imaging, mass spectrometry, spectral flow cytometry, in vivo imaging system, multi-parallel bioreactors, etc.) and is responsible for development of efficient and cutting-edge treatment methods for various diseases including infectious diseases, oncology, and other indications.

The individual in this position will work as part of the research team to deliver and optimize therapeutic pipelines for potential clinical investigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and original research supporting the Tonix portfolio and RDC mission

• Develop novel methods and assays to contribute to the RDC research pipeline

• Establish in-vitro and in-vivo models to support evaluation of Immunotherapeutics against diverse disease conditions (e.g., oncology, autoimmunology)

• Collection, analysis, and evaluation of data

• Interpret data, make decisions, and conduct troubleshooting on related technical issues

• Preparation of scientific presentations, reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals

This is a fast-paced challenging position offering competitive compensation and benefits package. This position will report to the Director of Immunology and will be based at the Tonix Research and Development Center in Frederick, Maryland.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and standardize novel in-house assays, ensuring consistent reliability and reproducibility of screening outcomes.

• Provide scientific leadership and expertise in cell-based, molecular, and biochemical assays, while ensuring rigorous experimental data analysis.

• Independently troubleshoot, problem-solve, and execute experiments, while effectively incorporating feedback and adapting to…