Salk Fellow in Immunobiology and Microbial Pathogenesis
Company: Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Location: La Jolla
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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Job Description:
Salk Institute
Location
La Jolla, CA
Open Date
Jan 19, 2024
Description
The Salk Fellows Program is a path for innovative early-stage
career scientists to embark on fully independent research programs
as an alternative to traditional postdoctoral studies. We seek
leaders who are passionate in using innovative approaches to study
the frontiers of immunology and inflammation, including
neuro-immunology, cancer immunology, autoimmunity, host-microbe
interactions (mutualistic to pathogenic), infectious disease,
immunometabolism, systems immunology, immune engineering, and other
inflammatory-related diseases. The chosen candidate will join a
supportive and diverse group of highly interactive faculty in the
Salk NOMIS Center of Immunobiology and Microbial Pathogenesis.
Candidates should be recent PhD or MD graduates, at most two years
from graduation, with demonstrated excellence in research and
leadership. Salk Fellows are typically appointed for a period of
five years after a successful review at the end of year three. Salk
Fellow appointees are eligible for consideration for promotion to
Assistant Professor at the Salk Institute. Mentoring is key to a
Salk Fellow's success and our Fellows are supported with financial
and mentoring resources that allow them to launch their independent
career, recruit trainees and establish stable funding.
Salk Fellows are often interdisciplinary scientists who establish
new fields and integrate diverse approaches (e.g. cutting-edge
genetic and animal models, metabolic and molecular assays, computer
science, mathematics, imaging, computational biology, physics,
machine learning, synthetic biology or engineering) to address
fundamental biological questions in the broad areas of immunology,
inflammation and infectious disease described above. Prospective
Fellows' are encouraged and supported to pursue exciting and
innovative science.
is deeply committed to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion in
all that we do with a passion for discovery, service, leadership
and sharing of knowledge that addresses global microbiology and
immunology challenges. To support their development, Salk Fellows
are provided with a faculty mentor, a mentoring committee,
administrative grant-writing support, and have access to a wide
range of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Education Outreach, and
Engagement & Wellbeing activities. Scholars underrepresented in
biomedical research are strongly encouraged to apply.
Candidates must complete an application online through Interfolio
and include a current curriculum vitae, research statement, and
three recommendation letters from scientists who are distinguished
leaders in their fields, including one from their research advisor.
Selected referees should be able to comment in depth on candidates'
accomplishments and potential and describe the impact of their
proposed research programs on their fields. Research advisors
should explain how candidates' research is distinct from previous
work conducted in their labs. Referees should also address
candidates' readiness to start and operate an independent lab and
their potential to benefit from an accelerated path to an
independent research career.
Applications with all required materials will be accepted until the
position is filled but applications will begin being reviewed on
May 1, 2024.
The expected pay range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000,
$115,000 for computational roles per annum. Salk Institute provides
pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the
institute reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered
to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as
(but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the
position, the qualifications of the selected candidate,
departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic
location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
The Salk Institute is an internationally renowned research
institution that values . We seek bold and interactive leaders
passionate about exploring new frontiers in science. Our
collaborative community embraces diverse perspectives and unique
life experiences, fostering innovation, and a sense of belonging.
Together, we strive to improve the wellbeing of humanity through
groundbreaking research.
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