Senior Scientist / Scientist II, Systems Immunology

Meron Capital; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Immunai, a startup integrating immunology and AI, seeks a Senior Scientist/ Scientist II, Systems Immunologist in New York, NY (Hybrid). You will drive data-driven insights across cancer immunology and autoimmunity projects, collaborating with translational teams and external partners.

The role requires a Ph.D. in immunology, 3–6 years of related experience, hands-on single-cell RNA sequencing, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in immunology or closely related field is required.
• 3–6 years of related postdoc or industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with single-cell RNA sequencing, coding and data analysis in R (preferred) or Python.
• Experience with multimodal single-cell data such as CITE-seq, TCR/BCR-seq, or spatial approaches is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and time-management abilities; able to multitask.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an immunology subject-matter expert on internal and external collaboration projects.
• Contribute to the External Collaborations dry lab team of Systems Immunologists & Computational Biologists.
• Lead project planning with clear goals, activities, and timelines.
• Translate data analyses into biological insights to inform drug development.
• Shape Immunai’s bioinformatic platforms to reflect immunological insights.
• Communicate concepts to external stakeholders via presentations and reports.
• Perform literature reviews to stay current in immunology, immunotherapies, and single-cell technologies.
• Advise computational teams on immunology matters.

Skills

Single-cell RNA sequencing

Coding

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in immunology

Tools

R

Python

CITE-seq

TCR/BCR-seq

Job description

Description

About Immunai:

Immunai is an AI-driven platform company focused on improving drug discovery and development by decoding the human immune system.

We combine large-scale single cell immune data, advanced machine learning, and strong engineering to help pharmaceutical and research partners make better, more informed decisions throughout the drug development process.

Our long-term goal is to reduce drug development failure rates and help more effective medicines reach patients. We’re building this platform thoughtfully and collaboratively, bringing together expertise across biology, AI, engineering, and business.

Immunai is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About the role:

We seek an exceptionally motivated Senior Scientist/ Scientist II, Systems Immunologist to join our team of talented researchers in a highly collaborative startup environment at the intersection of immunology, AI, and new genomic technologies. This position offers an opportunity to work on a diverse set of projects related to human immunology, with a focus on cancer immunology and autoimmunity, in support of multiple projects.

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid position)

Reporting to: Principal, Translational Immunology Lead

What will you do?

• Serve as an immunology subject-matter expert on internal and external collaboration projects.
• Utilize your computational skills as part of the External Collaborations dry lab team (Systems Immunologists & Computational Biologists).
• Independently contribute to project planning, including goals, activities, and timelines
• Lead the translation of data analysis to biological insights with the goal of generating actionable recommendations to inform drug development
• Take an active role in shaping Immunai’s bioinformatic platforms to reflect immunological insights
• Clearly communicate concepts and findings to external stakeholders in the form of presentations and data reports
• Perform literature reviews to establish and maintain a deep understanding of project-specific immunological concepts, and simultaneously maintain a broad understanding of the most current updates in the field, specifically as it relates to immunotherapies, immunology, and single-cell technologies
• Independently advise computational teams on matters of immunology

Requirements

Required qualifications:

• Ph.D. in immunology or closely related field - A MUST
• A minimum of 3-6 years of related experience (postdoc or industry)
• Hands-on experience dealing with single-cell RNA sequencing including coding and data analysis in R (preferred) or Python - A MUST
• Experience with multimodal single-cell data such as CITE-seq, TCR/BCR-seq, or spatial approaches is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and innovation aptitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent organization and time management skills, with an ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Desired personal traits:

• You want your work to contribute to better therapeutic decisions and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
• You prioritize “We” over “I”
• You enjoy getting things done and striving for excellence
• You collaborate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures
• You have a growth mindset
• You are candid, authentic, and transparent

Compensation: This position offers a base salary typically between $130,000 and $150,000. There is an opportunity to consider higher compensation above this range based on business need, candidate experience, and or skills.

*Please note that when you apply for a position at Immunai, your application will be processed via our recruitment platform Comeet. You can read more about how we process personal data here: https://www.immunai.com/privacy-policy/