POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE - JARDINE LAB

About the role

The Jardine Lab at Scripps Research is an interdisciplinary research group that applies engineering-based approaches to understand challenging biological problems and develop therapeutic interventions. We are currently seeking applications for a postdoctoral position focused on developing medical countermeasures against botulism neurotoxin intoxication.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, and validate yeast display monobody (Mb) libraries.
• Conduct discovery campaigns against BoNTs to identify broadly neutralizing Mb candidates.
• Produce and characterize Mbs identified through discovery campaigns.
• Measure binding affinity and specificity.
• Evaluate the biochemical and biophysical properties of lead candidates, including polyreactivity, size exclusion chromatography profiles and thermal stability.
• Establish, optimize, and perform previously described functional assays for BoNT neutralization.
• Affinity mature lead Mb candidates to improve potency and breadth across diverse BoNT variants.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, using creative, solution-oriented approaches to overcome technical challenges.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication and present research findings at major scientific conferences.

Requirements/Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant scientific field, with a strong record of research productivity and publication.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience preparing reports and manuscripts and delivering scientific presentations.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, interdisciplinary research environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated cultural awareness and respect for colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Compensation

Postdoctoral Associates will be hired following the National Institute of Health and California’s exempt salary guidelines, which provide for a starting range of $70,304- $75,353. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Include Eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Full suite of Health and Welfare plans including four medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more.
• Access to Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Free on-site Counseling Center which provides confidential counseling services to benefits-eligible employees.
• Paid Time Off - 5 days annually.
• Free, on-site parking.
• Pet Insurance.

Contact Information

To learn more about our Postdoctoral Program and Services, please visit: https://education.scripps.edu/postdoctoral/.