DescriptionAbout 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
RequirementsRequired 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.
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