Senior Scientist / Scientist II, Systems Immunology

Immunai • New York, NY

18h • $130,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Immunai is seeking an exceptionally motivated Senior Scientist/ Scientist II, Systems Immunologist to join their team of talented researchers in a highly collaborative startup environment at the intersection of immunology, AI, and new genomic technologies. This position offers an opportunity to work on a diverse set of projects related to human immunology, with a focus on cancer immunology and autoimmunity, in support of multiple projects. The role is based in New York, NY and is a hybrid position. The successful candidate will report to the Principal, Translational Immunology Lead.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in immunology or closely related field - A MUST
• A minimum of 3-6 years of related experience (postdoc or industry)
• Hands-on experience dealing with single-cell RNA sequencing including coding and data analysis in R (preferred) or Python - A MUST
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and innovation aptitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent organization and time management skills, with an ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Experience with multimodal single-cell data such as CITE-seq, TCR/BCR-seq, or spatial approaches is a plus.
• You want your work to contribute to better therapeutic decisions and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
• You prioritize “We” over “I”.
• You enjoy getting things done and striving for excellence.
• You collaborate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• You have a growth mindset.
• You are candid, authentic, and transparent.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an immunology subject-matter expert on internal and external collaboration projects.
• Utilize computational skills as part of the External Collaborations dry lab team (Systems Immunologists & Computational Biologists).
• Independently contribute to project planning, including goals, activities, and timelines.
• Lead the translation of data analysis to biological insights with the goal of generating actionable recommendations to inform drug development.
• Take an active role in shaping Immunai’s bioinformatic platforms to reflect immunological insights.
• Clearly communicate concepts and findings to external stakeholders in the form of presentations and data reports.
• Perform literature reviews to establish and maintain a deep understanding of project-specific immunological concepts, and simultaneously maintain a broad understanding of the most current updates in the field, specifically as it relates to immunotherapies, immunology, and single-cell technologies.
• Independently advise computational teams on matters of immunology.

Benefits

• Base salary typically between $130,000 and $150,000.
• Opportunity to consider higher compensation above this range based on business need, candidate experience, and or skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree