Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Bettelli Lab at the Benaroya Research Institute is seeking a motivated and highly skilled Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team. Our lab focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying immune regulation and autoimmunity, with particular emphasis on T cell biology and the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases. At BRI, a leader in human immune system research, we foster collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches to accelerate scientific discovery and its translation to patient care.

• Design and implementation of projects
• Perform in vivo and in vitro experiments
• Documentation and analysis of experimental results
• Preparation of data for publication and/or presentation
• Operation and maintenance of specialized instrumentation
• Conduct literature searches and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant scientific advances
• May assist in writing research grant/contract applications
• Collaborate with other labs within BRI and the University of Washington (UW), contributing to discussions on experimental design and data interpretation
• Provide oversight of research technicians
• Write and submit manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Attend BRI and UW scientific seminars, weekly lab meetings, and external scientific conferences
• May involve work with research mice and require relevant training/certification

• Ph.D. or M.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related field
• Strong background in immunology, flow cytometry, molecular biology techniques, and mouse models of disease is preferred
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
• Ability to work with animal models may require an Animal Handling Certificate

$77,978 to  $81,000 per year

• 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
• PTO: 13 holidays, three weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick leave per year
• Employee assistance program
• Educational assistance program
• Subsidized ORCA pass
• Wellness benefits
• Voluntary benefits

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.

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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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