Scientist, Systems Immunology
Location
New York, NY
Level
Senior
Department
Research
Type
Full - Time
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
January 13, 2023
We are seeking an exceptionally motivated individual 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.
Responsibilities
- Work with the team to plan project requirements and timelines
- Perform specific literature reviews, while simultaneously maintaining a broad understanding of the most current updates in the field, specifically as it related to immunotherapies, immunology, and single cell technologies
- Clearly communicate findings to external stakeholders in the form of presentations and data reports
- Advise computational teams on matters of immunology
- Curate bioinformatic platforms to reflect immunological insights
- Study pathways/genes of interest and assess their value as targets
- Work with and present to external partners
Job Requirements
- Ph.D. with at least 4 years of experience related to immunology or computational/systems biology
- T cell or myeloid expertise is a distinct advantage
- Familiarity with basic molecular biology and NGS, specifically single-cell platforms
- Experience dealing with a variety of NGS data types (single-cell or bulk RNAseq, microarray, whole genome sequencing) including data analysis in R or python
- Excellent or near-native English
- Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, attention to details, 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
- Basic coding knowledge, specifically R, is a distinct advantage
