Scientist I, Brain Proteome & Synapse Analysis

Allen Institute; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship possible

Job summary

The Allen Institute is seeking a Scientist I to advance proteome-driven understanding of brain circuits. You will lead proteomics projects, design scalable experiments, and collaborate with diverse teams to integrate proteomic data with multimodal information. The role involves onsite work in Seattle with potential limited remote flexibility.

Required Ph.D. in STEM, strong publication record, lab experience with molecular methods, and proficiency in R or Python.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in STEM or equivalent
• Proven strong publication record
• Experimental lab experience with molecular methods
• Experience in R and/or Python

Responsibilities

• Lead projects on proteome organization across neuronal populations and synapse types
• Design and perform scalable synapse proteomics experiments
• Develop workflows for synapse isolation and proteomic analysis
• Analyze large-scale proteomic datasets with multimodal data
• Collaborate with internal teams and core facilities
• Develop computational strategies for data production and processing
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
• Coordinate with collaborators and external partners

Skills

R

Python

Publication record

Education

Ph.D. in STEM (Neuroscience/Biology)

Tools

Mass spectrometry workflows

Job description

The Allen Institute is seeking a Scientist I to advance proteome-driven understanding of brain circuits. You will lead proteomics projects, design scalable experiments, and collaborate with diverse teams to integrate proteomic data with multimodal information. The role involves onsite work in Seattle with potential limited remote flexibility.

Required Ph.D. in STEM, strong publication record, lab experience with molecular methods, and proficiency in R or Python.