ARPA-H Systems Immunology SETA - Hybrid DC

Valiant Harbor International LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Harbor International, LLC in Washington, DC, seeks a highly experienced Systems Immunology SETA to advise ARPA-H programs on inflammation, immunity, and systems immunology. As a scientific and technical advisor, you will evaluate conceptual and technical approaches and help shape program goals.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Immunology, has deep systems immunology expertise, and experience in modeling, ML/AI, and R&D oversight.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Immunology or a closely related field.
• Expertise in systems immunology with both experimental and computational approaches.
• Experience in computational modeling, ML, and/or AI applied to biological systems.
• Experience budgeting, program management, and technical oversight of R&D or scientific programs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse stakeholders.
• Hybrid work environment experience and travel onsite when required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an internal subject matter expert on inflammation and immunity, particularly within acute diseases.
• Provide expert guidance on state-of-the-art systems immunology concepts, technologies, and analytical methods.
• Advise on conceptual and technical soundness of programmatic goals related to immune assessment, modeling, and modulation.
• Help establish goals, expectations, and budgets for projects involving immunological and computational research.
• Support technical evaluations and performance reviews of funded projects, identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with ARPA-H leadership and cross-disciplinary teams to shape programs at the intersection of immunology, computation, and systems biology.
• Contribute to strategic planning, peer reviews, and milestone assessments of projects focused on immune response modulation and systems-based understanding of disease mechanisms.

Skills

Systems immunology

Computational modeling

Machine learning / AI

Budgeting / program management

Scientific communication

Education

Ph.D. in Immunology

Job description

Valiant Harbor International, LLC in Washington, DC, seeks a highly experienced Systems Immunology SETA to advise ARPA-H programs on inflammation, immunity, and systems immunology. As a scientific and technical advisor, you will evaluate conceptual and technical approaches and help shape program goals.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Immunology, has deep systems immunology expertise, and experience in modeling, ML/AI, and R&D oversight.