Postdoctoral Research Associate

Overview

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Lacy-Hulbert Laboratory in the Center for Systems Immunology at Benaroya Research Institute. Research in the laboratory focuses on mechanisms of regulation of the innate immune system and how defects in these processes impact immune-mediated diseases such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and systemic autoimmunity. The open position focuses on the study of integrin-mediated activation of TGF-beta in the gut mucosa and intestinal epithelial cell biology, particularly in the context of IBD pathogenesis. The laboratory uses a range of approaches, including in vivo and ex vivo mouse models, primary human cell culture, and in vitro organoid cultures.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include conceptualizing and executing experiments, data analysis, laboratory record keeping, and oral and written presentation of experimental results. The research associate will be expected to work collaboratively with other staff members in discussing projects, implementing experiments and preparing manuscripts and grant applications. The position may involve oversight/supervision of technicians or graduate students.

Qualifications

A PhD in immunology or related field with a deep understanding of mucosal immunology is required. Expertise working with primary human cells, intestinal tissues/organoids, murine models of intestinal inflammation, multi-dimensional flow cytometry, and assay development is desired. Experience with bioinformatics analysis is preferable but not essential. Applicants with good organizational and analytical skills are encouraged to apply. Applicants with 2 years or less of postdoctoral experience preferred.

Compensation

$77,978 - $81,000 per year; depending on years of postdoctoral experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts: health care, dependent care, commuter
• Short and long-term disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching funds after one year of employment
• 13 holidays, 3 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave per year
• Employee assistance program
• Educational assistance program
• Subsidized ORCA pass
• Wellness benefits
• Voluntary benefits

About Us

Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) has a bold mission: to advance the science to predict, prevent, reverse and cure immune system diseases, from autoimmune disease to cancer to asthma and allergies. We create detailed pictures of the immune system in health and disease, aiming 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 nonprofit research institute based in Seattle and affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. We collaborate with clinicians and patients to accelerate the path from innovative lab discoveries to life-changing patient care.

At BRI, each individual is valued as an important contributor to our vision and mission. Consider making a difference by joining our team. Because together, we are powering possibility.To learn more, visit benaroyaresearch.org and connect with us on LinkedIn, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, Facebook and YouTube.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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