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.

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...

Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) and Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC) are leaders in conducting cancer clinical trials aimed at improving cancer treatment and prevention. Their studies encompass chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapies, diagnostic test development, and quality of life/symptom management. Annually, over 100 cancer-related clinical studies are conducted, including those sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and industry partners. The Cancer Clinical Research Unit is actively engaged in various cancer research areas, with ongoing clinical research studies. Hybrid work may be allowed occasionally depending on workload, research patient schedule, and job...

The goal of the Lacy-Hulbert Lab is to understand how different aspects of the immune system cooperate to identify and combat potentially infectious organisms while preventing immune attack against innocuous microbes or the body’s own self. This position is up to 19 hours a week, within the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday (exact schedule to be determined).   

The research in the Hamerman Lab will lead to a better mechanistic understanding of how myeloid cells contribute to autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The student will benefit by learning biological laboratory techniques including DNA isolation, PCR, gel electrophoresis as well as how to keep laboratory notes. The student will also learn about cells of the immune system and autoimmune diseases. This position is for 10 hours a week, within the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. 

The goal of the Harrison Lab is to understand how immune cells promote barrier tissue integrity and repair, and to understand how this goes awry during disease.  This work-study position is for up to 19 hours each week.