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BENAROYA RESEARCH INSTITUTE Postdoctoral Research Associate in SEATTLE, Washington
This collaborative position in the Long Lab within translational immunology at the Benaroya Research Institute provides a unique opportunity to explore the role of clonal expansion and autoreactive T cell features in early T1D disease using TrialNet samples. Overall, the Long Lab{rel="nofollow"} focuses on better understanding underlying mechanisms of autoimmune disease, patient variability, and response to therapy using human samples.
Responsibilities:
The postdoctoral scientist leads independent cellular and molecular research relevant to single cell islet specific T cell multi-modal data comparing cells isolated from early T1D individuals (stage 1) with stable versus advancing antibody profiles.
The applicant will:
- Design and perform experiments to identify autoreactive B and T cells for down-stream transcriptional analyses
- Work with the Bioinformatics team at BRI to design and perform experiments; this may include learning computational skills and using systems tools
- Collaborate with leaders in the field of autoimmunity including TrialNet from which samples were obtained
- Publish papers, write grants and present findings at meetings
- Supervise support staff in the lab
- Be forward thinking by welcoming opportunities for additional training and engagement with the larger scientific community
- Foster a friendly, collaborative learning environment that prioritizes integrity and respect, innovation and agility, and constant inquiry
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Qualifications:
- Requires a Ph.D. in Immunology or a related field and experience in tissue culture, cellular and molecular techniques
- Demonstrated track record of technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others, and independent thought
- Preferred: experience with cytometry and large data-sets
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Compensation
Starting annual salary $67,744 - $77,488 (depending on years of postdoctoral experience)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision hardware insurance
- Flexible spending accounts: health care, dependent care, commuter
- Short and long-term disability and life and AD&D insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching funds after one year of employment
- PTO: 13 holidays, three weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick leave per year
- Employee assistance program
- Educational assistance program
- Subsidized bus pass
- YMCA rebate and other fitness club discounts
Voluntary benefits, e.g., pet insurance, accident, critical illness, identify theft
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About Us
Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) has a bold mission: To predict, prevent, reverse and cure immune system diseases, from autoimmune disease to cancer to COVID-19. We examine the immune system in both health and disease to understand how disorders start and how to rebalance the immune system back to health. Equipped with innovative tools and robust biorepositories, 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 world-renowned independent nonprofit research institute affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and based in Seattle. We collaborate with clinicians to accelerate the path from innovative lab discoveries to life-changing patient care.
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