Scientist - Cellular Immunology, Neuroimmune Interactions, and Immune Microenvironment

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Scientist I - Cellular Immunology, Neuroimmune Interactions, and Immune Microenvironment

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 mission of the Allen Institute for Immunology is 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 centers of human immunology to generate novel mechanistic insights into the immune synapse in health and in diseases such as autoimmunity or oncology.

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. This position has an expected end date of August 31, 2031, based on project goals.

The Allen Institute for Immunology seeks an innovative cellular immunologist to join a team focused on understanding and mapping the immune system in health and disease. We are utilizing a multi-omic approach to comprehensively evaluate the interactions of the nervous system and the immune system in the setting of viral infection, cancer and autoimmune diseases. The ideal candidate is 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.

The successful candidate will also have excellent communication skills allowing them to effectively present complicated concepts internally and externally. The successful candidate will focus their research efforts on how viral infection and adaptive immune cells influence Alzheimer’s disease, combining multi-omics, experimental modeling, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to link immune function with brain pathology and behavior.

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.

Essential Functions

• 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 genetic mouse models and/or mouse models of viral infection or cancer to test existing and new 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.

Required Education and Experience

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

Preferred Education and Experience

• M.D. or…