Lead Thymic Regeneration Scientist (iPSC/Immunology)

BioSpace; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

ICR is seeking a Principal Scientist to lead the Thymic Regeneration Team in the Regenerative Immunology program. You will direct efforts to regenerate thymic function and rejuvenate adaptive immunity using iPSC-derived TECs and thymic organoids.

The role requires a PhD or MD/PhD, 10+ years of thymic biology and stem cell experience, and a strong track record in translational immunology and regenerative medicine.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of research experience in thymic biology or regenerative immunology.
• Deep knowledge of thymic epithelial cell biology and iPSC differentiation.
• Experience with organoid engineering and immune reconstitution.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team developing iPSC-derived thymic epithelial cells (iTECs) and thymic organoids.
• Design and optimize directed-differentiation protocols to generate functional TECs from human iPSCs.
• Collaborate with ICR scientists to advance immune rejuvenation under a personalized medicine paradigm.

Skills

Immunology

Thymic biology

iPSC differentiation

Organoid engineering

T-cell development

CRISPR editing

Flow cytometry

Single-cell RNAseq

In vivo transplantation

Team leadership

Education

PhD or MD/PhD

Job description

ICR is seeking a Principal Scientist to lead the Thymic Regeneration Team in the Regenerative Immunology program. You will direct efforts to regenerate thymic function and rejuvenate adaptive immunity using iPSC-derived TECs and thymic organoids.

The role requires a PhD or MD/PhD, 10+ years of thymic biology and stem cell experience, and a strong track record in translational immunology and regenerative medicine.