Why Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedConducts scientific research to predict, prevent, reverse, and cure autoimmune diseases and immune system disorders, with a focus on Down syndrome and type 1 diabetes.
- Translational immunology and advancements of the immune tolerance network (itn) are highlighted below:funding for the immune tolerance network (itn) was initially awarded to jerry nepom, MD, PHD, at bri in 2014 by the national Institute of allergy and infectious diseases…$45.4M spent in FY2024
- Interventional immunologystudying health to understand diseasein june 2025, a team of bri scientists lead by jane buckner, MD, cate speake, PHD, megan smithmyer, PHD, and alex hu, PHD, published findings from the sound life project, a unique longitudinal study investigating…$10.7M spent in FY2024
- Fundamental immunology or basic discoveryunderstanding how targeting specific regulatory cells could lead to new ways to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (sle)in november 2024, steve ziegler, PHD, a principal investigator in bri's center for fundamental immunology, received a grant from the…$7.1M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenOverview
The Long Lab within the Center for Translational Immunology at Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) is seeking a creative and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate the immune mechanisms that drive type 1 diabetes (T1D) and other autoimmune diseases. The Lab combines advanced human immunology, single-cell and multi-modal technologies, and systems immunology approaches to better understand disease progression, patient variability, and response to therapy. This position provides a unique opportunity to study immune regulation and autoreactive T cells during the earliest stages of T1D using cross-sectional, longitudinal, and clinical trial samples.
The successful candidate will lead independent cellular and molecular research while working alongside experts in immunology, bioinformatics, and translational medicine. This position is a mentored training opportunity designed to prepare early-career scientists for independent research careers through close collaboration, scientific mentorship, and professional development. The position will provide exposure to independent projects, as well as experience working with large trial consortia and multi-PI projects.
Responsibilities
Design and implement independent or semi-independent research projects focused on human autoimmune disease. Design and perform experiments to identify autoreactive B and T cells for downstream transcriptional, single-cell, and multi-modal analyses. Analyze, interpret, and document experimental results using appropriate statistical and computational methods. Use AI and collaborate with the BRI Bioinformatics team to integrate systems immunology and computational analyses into research projects. Conduct literature reviews and remain current with advances in immunology and autoimmune disease research.
Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present research findings at scientific meetings. Contribute to fellowship applications, grant proposals, and collaborative research initiatives. Collaborate with investigators across BRI, the University of Washington, TrialNet, and other research partners. Provide informal supervision and scientific guidance to research technicians and students as appropriate. Participate in weekly Lab meetings, institute seminars, and scientific conferences. Foster a collaborative, respectful, and intellectually curious research environment that values innovation, teamwork, and scientific rigor.
Qualifications
Required Ph.D. in Immunology or a related biomedical science. Experience with tissue culture and cellular and molecular biology techniques. Demonstrated technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration, and independent thinking. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to independently design experiments while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary research team. Preferred Experience in human immunology, autoimmune disease, or type 1 diabetes research…
About Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason
From its Form 990- Budget $81.3M · Medical Research
- Staff 329 · founded 1956
- Pays its leaders $228K–$662K (7 reported)
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