Scientific Communications & Engagement Partner - Immunology
About the role
The Allen Institute accelerates science for a healthier world through large-scale research designed to answer some of the most complex questions in biology. Our multi-disciplinary teams generate foundational knowledge, tools, and data to understand how our brain, cells, and immune system work. We share our work openly so others can build on it, move faster, and ask bigger questions. We drive discovery forward and create new possibilities for improving human health. The goal of the Immunology accelerator is to create a deep, high-resolution reference for the human immune system in both health and disease, ultimately providing the data that will accelerate the development of diagnostics and therapies and serve as a hypothesis-generating sandbox for the entire scientific community.
Responsibilities
This person will translate complex immunology into communication that scientific, institutional, and public audiences can use. The role works closely with Immunology's scientific leadership and with the Institute's Communications team, acting as storyteller, external voice, and community engagement lead so that the field, and the broader public, understand what the Immunology accelerator is discovering.
- External Voice & Scientific Communication (25%): Serve as Immunology's external voice on relevant scientific news, both Allen Institute findings and broader developments in the field
- Visual & Narrative Scientific Storytelling (30%): Design slides and visual narratives for leadership presentations
- Data & Tool Dissemination (25%): Develop guides, tutorials, and documentation to support external use of Immunology datasets and tools
- Educational Programming and Onboarding (20%): Coordinate seminar series, invited speakers, journal clubs, and technical workshops
Requirements
- PhD in life sciences (immunology, neuroimmunology, or related field), or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 years of experience post PhD translating complex science into clear, engaging communication for varied audiences (scientific, institutional, public)
- Strong visual storytelling skills: experience creating presentation slides, figures, and diagrams that communicate science effectively
- Excellent writing skills across formats, from manuscript support to public facing summaries
- Ability to partner effectively with scientific leadership, communications teams, and external community members
- Demonstrated portfolio of scientific communication work, including examples of presentations, figures, articles, videos, educational materials, or other relevant content that showcases the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences
Preferred Experience
- Experience at a major research institute or similarly high output scientific environment
- Formal training in science communication, science journalism, or a related field
- Experience developing or supporting adoption of scientific datasets, tools, or software
- Experience developing or implementing a social media policy in partnership with an institutional communications team
- Familiarity with manuscript and publication workflows (figures, graphical abstracts, journal submission)
Benefits
Employees (and their families) are eligible to enroll in benefits per eligibility rules outlined in the Allen Institute's Benefits Guide. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Allen Institute's 401k plan. Paid time off is also available as outlined in the Allen Institute's Benefits Guide.
Pay
Annualized Salary Range $119,650 – 149,550 Final salary depends on required education for the role, experience, and level of skills relevant to the role, along with work location, where applicable.
Schedule
This role is currently working onsite and is expected to work onsite for the majority of the working hours. We are a Washington State employer, and the primary work location for Allen Institute employees is 615 Westlake Ave N.