Scientist - Immune Health & Aging, Adaptive Immunity

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The mission of the Allen Institute is to understand the principles that govern life, and to advance health. Our creative and multi‑dimensional teams focus on answering some of the biggest questions in bioscience. We accelerate foundational research, catalyze bold ideas, develop tools and models, and openly share our science to make a broad, transformational impact on the world.

The Allen Institute for Immunology aims to advance the fundamental understanding of human immunology through the study of immune health and diseases where excessive or impaired immune responses drive pathological processes. The Institute will employ a multi‑disciplinary team approach in collaboration with academic centres of human and mouse immunology to generate novel mechanistic insights into the immunity in the context of health and disease.

The Institute will simultaneously provide a foundational data set and tools for future immunological research as well as a novel collaboration portal for the broader scientific community.

The Allen Institute for Immunology seeks an innovative immunologist to join a team focused on understanding and mapping healthy human immune responses across age. We are utilizing multi‑omic approaches to comprehensively evaluate the interactions of the immune system and common human pathogens, with a focus on periphery and secondary lymphoid tissues in the setting of health, infection, vaccination and age. The ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed team environment to deliver projects on schedule is essential.

This position has an expected end date of December 31, 2027
, based on project goals and funding.

At the Allen Institute, we believe that science is for everyone – and should be open to everyone. We are dedicated to combating biases and reducing barriers to STEM careers more broadly.

We also believe that science is better when it includes different perspectives and voices. We strive to make the Allen Institute a place where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to do their best work in a supportive environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our open positions.

• Analysis and synthesis of data generated through our cellular, molecular and proteomic platforms
• Design and development of new assays, in vitro and ex vivo immunologic studies, and utilization of human samples to test hypotheses
• Collaboration with a team to bring projects to completion on a timeline
• Perform as a self‑motivated team player who is willing to push the boundaries of immunology research through scientific investigation, individual and team contributions and continuing scholarship on the ever‑changing immunological landscape

Note:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• PhD or equivalent in immunology or related disciplines, including molecular biology, immunology, cell biology; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• A strong background in molecular or cellular immunology research, with experience working with human samples
• Direct experience with advanced approaches in studying antigen‑specific immune responses (dextramer staining, AIM assays, etc) and/or immunologic mechanisms in humans (e.g. CRISPR/Cas9 in primary cells, organoid development) is highly desired
• Strong record of cutting‑edge research as evidenced by impactful publications
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively present complicated concepts internally and externally
• Able to work independently as well as in a collaborative fast‑paced environment
• A proven track record in identifying and progressing novel hypotheses forward in discovery research and/or translational settings
• Relevant experiences including familiarity with high‑dimensional flow cytometry, mass cytometry, molecular…