Staff Scientist

The Cerosaletti lab is engaged in translational research to identify key mechanisms in the development of autoimmunity and allergy in humans.  Current projects in the lab are investigating autoreactive T cells in type 1 diabetes in response to therapy and in treatment of diabetes, as well as allergen reactive T cells in food allergy.

The Staff Scientist conducts independent biomedical research relevant to current projects at BRI in a highly collaborative environment. 

Duties include:

• Designing and implementing complex cellular immunology projects
• Operation and maintenance of specialized instrumentation
• Documentation, analysis, and interpretation of experimental results
• Preparation of data for publications and/or presentation
• Presentation of results at lab meetings, seminars, scientific meetings
• Writing publications and contribution to research grant/contract applications
• Conducting literature searches and driving research projects
• Oversee and instruct research technicians, summer interns, and volunteers

Education and training:

• Ph.D. or MD/PhD or MD with relevant postdoctoral training in immunology
• Minimum of three years of related postdoctoral training

Experience and skills:

• Experience in human immunology preferred
• Excellent experimentalist: attention to detail, careful design and performance of experiments
• Careful and rigorous data analysis using software programs including Excel, Prism GraphPad, Jmp, etc.
• Highly competent in multi-parameter flow cytometry panel design, performance, and analysis of flow cytometry data using FlowJo software
• Excellent presentation and writing skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Team player in a collaborative environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.