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Senior Research Scientist Caltech Job Category: Fulltime Temporary Exempt Overtime Eligible: Exempt Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world’s brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community. Job Summary The Mayo Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) seeks a highly motivated Senior Research Scientist with a PhD and postdoctoral training in immunology to advance the lab’s research programs focused on autoimmune disease, antigen-specific immune tolerance, and translational immunology. Must have substantial scientific independence, project ownership, and opportunities to shape the strategic direction of the lab’s research that follows from the recent Olson et al. PNAS publication (doi: 10.1073/pnas.2501046122). Essential Job Duties Design, execute, and interpret complex in vitro and in vivo immunology experiments. Drive data generation for high-impact publications and grant applications. Analyze and present data at lab meetings, conferences, and in manuscripts. Coordinate collaborations between labs, core facilities, academic institutions, and companies. Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and/or research staff as appropriate. Contribute to grant preparation and scientific reporting. Basic Qualifications PhD in Immunology or a closely related biomedical discipline. Must have a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Postdoctoral research experience with a strong publication record. Deep expertise in cellular and molecular immunology. Demonstrated expertise in techniques such as flow cytometry, immune cell culture and functional assays, ELISA, Western, cytokine profiling, antigen-specific readouts, murine or other in vivo models of immune function or autoimmunity. Excellent analytical, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with autoimmune disease, immunetolerance, or chronic inflammation. Familiarity with translational or preclinical research concepts. Experience with advanced platforms such as single-cell RNA-seq, TCR repertoire analysis, or immunogenomics. Interest in therapeutic modalities (e.g., biologics, nanoparticles, gene-based approaches). Required Documents Resume To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-3339e392bfcf0547846715649e837495