Postdoctoral Research Associate

Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 77,978 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Short and long-term disability

Life and AD&D insurance

403(b) retirement plan with matching funds

13 holidays, 3 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave

Employee assistance program

Educational assistance program

Subsidized ORCA pass

Wellness benefits

Job summary

A leading research institute is seeking a postdoctoral research associate in the Center for Systems Immunology. The position focuses on investigating mechanisms of the innate immune system, with responsibilities that include executing experiments, data analysis, and collaboration on research projects. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD in immunology or a related field and demonstrate strong organizational and analytical skills. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in immunology, cell biology, and/or molecular biology required.
• Experience of bioinformatics analysis and models of autoimmunity preferable.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and execute experiments.
• Conduct data analysis and maintain laboratory records.
• Collaborate with team members on projects and prepare manuscripts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

PhD in immunology or a related field

Job description

Overview

A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the Lacy-Hulbert Laboratory in the Center for Systems Immunology at Benaroya Research Institute. Research in the laboratory focuses on mechanisms of regulation of the innate immune system, and how defects in these processes impact immune mediated diseases such as Systemic Autoimmunity and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Current active projects include studies of integrin activation of TGF-beta in mucosal immunity, mechanisms of host response to viral infections and cellular damage, and regulation of innate immune signaling. The laboratory use a range of approaches, including mouse models, human clinical samples, in vitro organoid cultures and forward genetic screens. The successful candidate may work in one or more of these areas, depending on experience and expertise.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include conceptualizing and executing experiments, data analysis, laboratory record keeping, oral and written presentation of experimental results. The research associate will be expected to work collaboratively with other staff members in discussing projects, implementing experiments and preparing manuscripts and grant applications. The position may involve oversight/ supervision of technicians or graduate students.

Qualifications

Applicants with good organizational and analytical skills are encouraged to apply. A PhD in immunology or a related field (such as host-pathogenesis/microbiology/ virology) and experience in immunology, cell biology and/or molecular biology are required. Experience of bioinformatics analysis and models of autoimmunity or inflammation are preferable but not essential. Applicants with 2 years or less of postdoctoral experience preferred.

Compensation

$77,978 - $81,000 per year; depending on years of postdoctoral experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts: health care, dependent care, commuter
• Short and long-term disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching funds after one year of employment
• 13 holidays, 3 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave per year
• Employee assistance program
• Educational assistance program
• Subsidized ORCA pass
• Wellness benefits
• Voluntary benefits

About Us

Benaroya Research Institute (BRI)has a bold mission: to advance the science to predict, prevent, reverse and cureimmune system diseases, fromautoimmune diseasetocancertoasthmaandallergies. We create detailed pictures of the immune system in health and disease, aiming to understand how disorders start and how to rebalance the immune system back to health. Equipped with innovative tools and robustbiorepositories, our team chips away at the biggest mysteries behind these conditions to work toward our vision of a healthy immune system for everyone.BRI is a nonprofit research institute based in Seattle and affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.We collaborate with clinicians and patients to accelerate the path from innovative lab discoveries to life-changing patient care.

At BRI, each individual is valued as an important contributor to our vision and mission. Consider making a difference by joining our team. Because together, we arepowering possibility.To learn more, visitbenaroyaresearch.organd connect with us onLinkedIn,Bluesky,Instagram,Threads,FacebookandYouTube.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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