The Scripps Research Institute in the United States invites application for vacant Postdoc and Academic Positions, a nonprofit American medical research facility that focuses on research and education in the biomedical sciences.
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST, R&D STRATEGIC FINANCE
Oct 15, 2024
Job Category: Finance
Requisition Number: SENIO003586
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
As the Senior Financial Analyst, R&D Strategic Finance, you will help drive and support the development of financial strategies, and related planning, reporting, and analysis across Scripps Research Institute’s scientific efforts. The Senior Financial Analyst will have the ability to build strong partnerships with both scientific and administration teams to influence strategic decision making and tactical execution.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT I – Zhu Lab
Oct 15, 2024
Job Category: Research Staff
Requisition Number: RESEA003589
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The Zhu Lab is seeking a highly motivated individual to join a team of researchers to support vaccine development for diverse viral pathogens such as HIV, HCV, filovirus, RSV, influenza, and Coronavirus.
STAFF SCIENTIST – Lightner Lab
Oct 15, 2024
Job Category: Scientific Staff
Requisition Number: STAFF003587
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
ABOUT US: Scripps Research is ranked the most influential institution in the world for its impact on innovation. We expand basic knowledge in the biosciences, and use these fundamental advancements to develop profound innovations that improve wellbeing. Our educational and training programs mold talented and committed students and postdocs into leading edge scientists. Scientists in the institute’s five academic research departments work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science.
Intern Research- Patapoutian Lab
Oct 11, 2024
Job Category: Internships
Requisition Number: INTER003581
Schedule: Part Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Assist with basic laboratory maintenance, including glassware washing, autoclaving, and preparing media and solutions. Support experimental procedures assigned by our experienced staff and contribute to ongoing research projects. The intern would do a range mouse behavior experiments to test somatosensory and viscerosensory responses, immunostainings and confocal microscopy.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Viral phylogenetics, Andersen Lab
Oct 11, 2024
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD003565
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The Andersen Lab is looking for a computational postdoc with experience in phylogenetics to help out with our highly collaborative work on H5N1, SARS-CoV-2, and Mpox, and lead new projects across our range of viruses and research interests. This position is part of our larger initiatives, including PREVENT (https://preventcohorts.org), SEARCH (https://searchcovid.info/), Outbreak.info (https://outbreak.info/), the Center for Viral Systems Biology (https://cvisb.org/), the Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Consortium (https://vhfc.org/), the West African Research Network for Infectious Diseases (https://warn-id.org/), Modjadji (https://modjadji.info/), and the WestNile 4K Project (https://westnile4k.org/).
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Diercks
Oct 11, 2024
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD003569
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Postdoctoral Associates are appointed positions for the purpose of developing scholarly competence, working under the supervision of a Scripps Research Faculty member. These appointments are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years. Postdoctoral Associates cannot apply for external funding either as a Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator without prior approval from a Departmental Chair. Postdoctoral Associates do not have consulting privileges.
SENIOR DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT
Oct 10, 2024
Job Category: Procurement
Requisition Number: SENIO003575
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
We are seeking a visionary Senior Director of Procurement to lead transformative initiatives that enhance research and operational efficiencies at the Scripps Research Institute. This individual will oversee the R&D sourcing and supply center functions, working closely with scientific stakeholders and cross-functional teams to achieve impactful outcomes.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT I – Chanda Lab
Oct 7, 2024
Job Category: Research Staff
Requisition Number: RESEA003554
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Scripps Research is ranked the most influential institution in the world for its impact on innovation. We expand basic knowledge in the biosciences and use these fundamental advancements to develop profound innovations that improve wellbeing. Our educational and training programs mold talented and committed students and postdocs into leading edge scientists. Scientists in the institute’s five academic research departments work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN – Badran Lab
Oct 2, 2024
Job Category: Research Staff
Requisition Number: RESEA003560
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Dr. Ahmed H. Badran’s Laboratory at The Scripps Research Institute seeks to hire TWO highly motivated full-time Research Technicians. The Badran Lab is interested in applying synthetic and chemical biology principles to create expanded genetic codes, improve biosynthetic carbon fixation strategies, and develop novel antimicrobial therapeutics. The research technicians would lead efforts towards the creation of robust genetic circuits and reporters for cellular bioactivities, with a focus on importing heterologous machinery in the laboratory workhorse bacterium Escherichia coli. This position will also include optimizing existing techniques and developing improved methods for troubleshooting of synthetic designs.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT III-Lightner Lab
Sep 30, 2024
Job Category: Research Staff
Requisition Number: RESEA003432
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
ABOUT US: Scripps Research is ranked the most influential institution in the world for its impact on innovation. We expand basic knowledge in the biosciences and use these fundamental advancements to develop profound innovations that improve wellbeing. Our educational and training programs mold talented and committed students and postdocs into leading edge scientists. Scientists in the institute’s five academic research departments work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advance
RESEARCH PROGRAMMER II – Andersen Lab
Sep 26, 2024
Job Category: Research Staff
Requisition Number: RESEA003530
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The Andersen Lab at The Scripps Research Institute is working on diverse projects using computational genomics approaches and high-throughput experiments to study and identify emerging viruses. We are seeking a research programmer to develop data processing pipelines for genomic and epidemiological data, and build a real-time surveillance platform for viral outbreaks, including the ongoing outbreak of H5N1 in dairy cattle. Current tools and pipelines, including iVar (https://github.com/andersen-lab/ivar), Freyja (https://github.com/andersen-lab/freyja), and https://outbreak.info, can be seen on our Github account at https://github.com/andersen-lab/. For further details please contact gkarthik@scripps.edu.
LICENSED STAFF COUNSELOR (part-time) – FLORIDA
Sep 25, 2024
Job Category: Counseling Services
Requisition Number: LICEN003522
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteFL-ALL
Jupiter, FL, USA
Provides counseling, assessment and consultation to students as well as scientific and support staff on the California campus. Provides in-house presentations and crisis debriefing to the Florida campus community.
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN – Lippi Lab
Sep 24, 2024
Job Category: Research Staff
Requisition Number: RESEA003514
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Scripps Research is seeking a motivated and organized individual to join the Lippi Lab. In this role, you will maintain a well-functioning lab environment, manage inventory, and contribute to innovative research projects. You’ll gain hands-on experience by performing various research procedures including but not limited to immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, PCR, DNA cloning and more! This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a talented team, present findings in lab meetings, and contribute to exciting discoveries.
DIRECTOR, CORPORATE & FOUNDATION RELATIONS
Sep 20, 2024
Job Category: Philanthropy
Requisition Number: DIREC003462
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations will play a leadership role in the Office of Philanthropy and will report directly to the Vice President for Development. The Director is responsible for establishing and implementing a comprehensive corporate and foundation relationship program to increase philanthropic support for Scripps Research. This role involves collaborating with faculty, administrators, and development colleagues, and Scripps Research and Calibr-Skaggs grant teams, to plan and execute engagement and solicitation strategies that align corporate and foundation interests with the institute’s priorities.
FACILITIES OPERATOR II
Sep 20, 2024
Job Category: Facilities Services
Requisition Number: FACIL003513
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
We have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Operator II to perform a wide variety of activities to support the demands of the institute’s facilities including, maintaining, installing, altering and repairing all building related plant, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, water technology, and building maintenance systems. The ideal candidate is motivated, detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT I – Lipton Lab
Sep 19, 2024
Job Category: Research Staff
Requisition Number: RESEA003509
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Scripps Research is ranked the most influential institution in the world for its impact on innovation. We expand basic knowledge in the biosciences and use these fundamental advancements to develop profound innovations that improve wellbeing. Our educational and training programs mold talented and committed students and postdocs into leading edge scientists. Scientists in the institute’s five academic research departments work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and
Postdoctoral Position – Jiang Zhu Lab
Sep 16, 2024
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD003481
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Postdoctoral positions are available in Dr. Jiang Zhu’s lab as a joint appointment in the Department of Integrative Structural and Computational Biology (ISCB) and the Department of Immunology and Microbiology at Scripps Research. We are seeking highly motivated candidates who are interested in vaccine development for viral pathogens such as HIV-1, HCV, Flu, SARS-CoV-1/2, MERS-CoV, Ebola/Marburg, RSV/hMPV, and ZIKV. Dr. Zhu’s laboratory combines structure-based antigen design, protein nanoparticle engineering, animal immunization, single-cell technologies, and immunological assays to develop and evaluate next-generation vaccines. Multiple vaccine candidates are currently under clinical development with ongoing and planned phase-I human trials.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Makarenkova Lab – MOLECULAR MEDICINE
Sep 16, 2024
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD003404
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The Makarenkova lab in the Molecular Medicine department is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join our team and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in gene expression and cellular interactions within complex tissues, such as lacrimal and salivary glands. As part of our cutting-edge research environment, you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, along with ample opportunities for professional growth and career development.
LICENSED STAFF COUNSELOR (part-time) – CA
Sep 16, 2024
Job Category: Counseling Services
Requisition Number: LICEN003284
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Provides counseling, assessment and consultation to students as well as scientific and support staff on the California campus. Provides in-house presentations and crisis debriefing to the La Jolla campus community.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Gallay Lab – Immunology and Microbiology
Sep 16, 2024
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD003493
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The Dr. Gallay lab in the Immunology and Microbiology department is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate researcher to discover new therapeutic candidates that can effectively combat SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 in both mice and in vitro models.
WORKSTUDY STUDENT – UCSD – 2024/2025 Evergreen Post
Sep 13, 2024
Job Category: Internships
Requisition Number: WORKS003500
Schedule: Part TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
UCSD Work-Study Students receive occupational experience, closely supervised training and are able to develop professional skills. Duties include basic laboratory maintenance such as glassware washing; autoclaving; media, solution, and buffer prep; replenishing supplies and following experimental procedures assigned by laboratory staff. This position is only for UCSD students that have been given Work-Study funding on the current academic year.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT II-Schiffner Lab
Sep 5, 2024
Job Category: Research Staff
Requisition Number: RESEA003455
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
ABOUT US: Scripps Research is ranked the most influential institution in the world for its impact on innovation. We expand basic knowledge in the biosciences and use these fundamental advancements to develop profound innovations that improve wellbeing. Our educational and training programs mold talented and committed students and postdocs into leading edge scientists. Scientists in the institute’s five academic research departments work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Ca
PEOPLE PARTNER
Sep 4, 2024
Job Category: Human Resources
Requisition Number: PEOPL003384
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The People Partner is responsible for partnering with leaders and employees across the Institute and providing HR-related guidance and support to align business objectives within individual departments, resolve employee relations issues, and partner with management to enhance staff performance, development, and productivity.
PROGRAM MANAGER-Schiffner Lab
Sep 3, 2024
Job Category: Research Staff
Requisition Number: PROGR003456
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
ABOUT US: Scripps Research is ranked the most influential institution in the world for its impact on innovation. We expand basic knowledge in the biosciences and use these fundamental advancements to develop profound innovations that improve wellbeing. Our educational and training programs mold talented and committed students and postdocs into leading edge scientists.
LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Aug 26, 2024
Job Category: Human Resources
Requisition Number: LEARN003385
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The Learning and Engagement Manager is responsible for managing the learning, development and employee engagement function. Will design, develop and implement an organization wide training program.
Research Scientist / Senior Research Scientist, Peptide Chemistry
Aug 26, 2024
Job Category: Research Staff
Requisition Number: RESEA003424
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Peptide Chemist to join our dynamic team in San Diego. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional academic credentials in peptide and chemistry, as well as expertise in bioconjugation and knowledge in chemical biology.
SENIOR MANAGER, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Aug 23, 2024
Job Category: Finance
Requisition Number: SENIO003422
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The Senior Manager of Accounts Payable will be responsible for the oversight the Institute’s Accounts Payable functions, with a focus on creating strategies to streamline the end-to-end processes, increasing transparency and communication with stakeholders, and developing measurable key metrics.
GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR II (PRE-AWARD)
Aug 15, 2024
Job Category: Scripps General
Requisition Number: GRANT003405
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The Pre-Award Grants Administrator II provides complex support for sponsored research programs as well as administrative expertise in Pre-Award administration and reporting of Grants and Contracts. They ensure compliant proposal submissions and aid in non-financial post award activities.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Constantinides Lab – Immunology and Microbiology
Aug 14, 2024
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD003398
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The Constantinides Lab at Scripps Research seeks a Postdoctoral Associate with published experience in microbiology or cancer immunity for projects exploring host-microbe interactions.
INTERN RESEARCH – Burton Lab
Aug 13, 2024
Job Category: Internships
Requisition Number: INTER003365
Schedule: Part Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Interns receive occupational experience, closely supervised training and are able to develop their professional skills. Duties include basic laboratory maintenance such as glassware washing; autoclaving; media, solution, and buffer prep; replenish supplies and follow experimental procedures assigned by laboratory staff.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – CHANDA LAB – Virology and Immunology
Aug 13, 2024
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD003376
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Postdoctoral Associates are appointed positions for the purpose of developing scholarly competence, working under the supervision of a Scripps Research Faculty member. These appointments are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years. Postdoctoral Associates cannot apply for external funding either as a Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator without prior approval from a Departmental Chair. Postdoctoral Associates do not have consulting privileges.
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN – Diercks Lab
Jul 31, 2024
Job Category: Research Staff
Requisition Number: RESEA003341
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The Laboratory of Professor Christian S. Diercks at Scripps Research seeks to hire a highly motivated full-time Research Technician. Research in the Diercks Lab aims at applying synthetic and chemical biology principles to devise systems for the continuous directed evolution of biomacromolecules, evolve highly specific anti-glycan antibodies, and glycosidases, as well as develop high-throughput screening technologies for lipid nanoparticle gene delivery. The research technician will work towards the creation of robust genetic circuits and optimize reporters for cellular bioactivities of heterologous enzymes in Escherichia coli. This position will also include optimizing existing techniques and developing improved methods for troubleshooting of synthetic designs.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE
Jul 25, 2024
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD003348
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The Sanner lab is part of the Center for Computational Structural Biology (CCSB) at Scripps where we develop cutting edge software for modeling,analyzing, and visualizing molecular interactions which we make available to the worldwide research community. Under the AutoDock Suite umbrella of automated docking software tools we have recently developed AutoDock CrankPep, a docking engine specifically designed for ab-initio docking of fully flexible peptides.We seek a highly motivated and talented individual interested in method development in automated docking and their application to biomedically relevant drug discovery efforts. Candidate will join a lab integrated in the highly collaborative CCSB center and continue developing the ADCP software and apply it to biomedically relevant targets.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT IV-LIGHTNER LAB
Jul 24, 2024
Job Category: Research Staff
Requisition Number: RESEA003346
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
ABOUT US: Scripps Research is ranked the most influential institution in the world for its impact on innovation. We expand basic knowledge in the biosciences and use these fundamental advancements to develop profound innovations that improve wellbeing. Our educational and training programs mold talented and committed students and postdocs into leading edge scientists. Scientists in the institute’s five academic research departments work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer scie
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Jul 24, 2024
Job Category: Lab Administrative Support
Requisition Number: ADMIN002640
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The Lab Administrative Assistant is responsible for performing administrative support activities for academic departments, Principal Investigators (PIs) and Lab Admin Coordinators. This role will require knowledge, interaction, and communication with each division of Scripps Research. Sensitivity and discretion in dealing with confidential matters is an essential element of this position.
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Jul 24, 2024
Job Category: Lab Administrative Support
Requisition Number: ADMIN002641
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The Lab Administrative Coordinator is responsible for performing administrative support activities for multiple supervisors, typically Principal Investigators (PIs), as well as for members of their laboratories. This role will require knowledge, interaction, and communication with each division of Scripps Research. Sensitivity and discretion in dealing with confidential matters is an essential element of this position.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT II-Lightner Lab
Jul 23, 2024
Job Category: Research Staff
Requisition Number: RESEA003331
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
ABOUT US: Scripps Research is ranked the most influential institution in the world for its impact on innovation. We expand basic knowledge in the biosciences and use these fundamental advancements to develop profound innovations that improve wellbeing. Our educational and training programs mold talented and committed students and postdocs into leading edge scientists. Scientists in the institute’s five academic research departments work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Ca
ANIMAL TECHNICIAN II
Jul 19, 2024
Job Category: Animal Resources
Requisition Number: ANIMA001207
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
We have an exciting opportunity for an Animal Technician II supporting the Department of Animal Resources at Scripps Research in La Jolla, California, home to some of the world’s most renowned scientists. This is a great opportunity for someone who is excited to share great science with the community. The Animal Technician II is responsible for the daily care of research animals including feeding, cage washing, maintaining a clean environment, and monitoring the overall health of the animals. May perform routine procedures and post-operative care as directed.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – de Carvalho Lab Laboratory of Immune Longevity
Jul 12, 2024
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD003285
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Applications are now being accepted for a Postdoctoral Associate position at Scripps Research, with the role starting in March 2025. To date, many vaccination approaches against important human infectious diseases have failed, largely due to their inability of generating durable antibody titers, produced by long-lived plasma cells (LLPCs). This is a problem urging immediate attention and the successful candidate will work on unraveling the mechanisms leading to the generation of durable immune responses, with a particular focus given to LLPC biology. LIL uses a combination of newly engineered mouse models, technologies and immunization methods to understand the rules that dictate the fate of plasma cells and their roles in health and disease.
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN – STOWERS LAB
Jul 9, 2024
Job Category: Research Staff
Requisition Number: RESEA003310
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Join the Stowers Lab, where you’ll play a pivotal role as a Research Technician. Engage in a diverse range of scientific tasks, from meticulously preparing test specimens to adeptly operating standard lab equipment. You’ll receive training from senior lab members to assist and conduct experiments aimed at understanding how the brain influences social behavior in mice. You’ll also learn data analysis techniques and assist in presenting findings. Projects can be tailored to suit both repetitive and non-repetitive tasks. Additionally, you’ll receive training in various routine scientific tasks such as histology, immunostaining, ELIZA, hormone analysis, mouse behavior assays, in vivo neural imaging, PCR, and fiber photometry. Join us and be part of pioneering research in neuroscience!
LAB AND RESEARCH SAFETY MANAGER
Jul 8, 2024
Job Category: Environmental Health & Safety
Requisition Number: LABAN003311
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The Laboratory & Research Safety Manager, reporting to the Senior Director of EHS, will provide leadership and support to the Scripps Research EHS Laboratory Safety Program by promoting and supporting a comprehensive laboratory safety program throughout the institute’s research laboratories. They will be a critical member of the EHS team, working to foster a positive, proactive laboratory safety program, by collaborating with Principal Investigators (PI), laboratory managers, safety officers, and senior leadership to promote best management practices.
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN – JIN LAB
Jun 29, 2024
Job Category: Research Staff
Requisition Number: RESEA003290
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The Jin Lab is seeking a skilled research technician to contribute to the development of innovative genomic technologies, focusing on their application in studying brain development. Energetic, bright, and highly motivated candidates with backgrounds in chemistry, biology, neuroscience, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, bioengineering, or physiology are especially encouraged to apply. This role involves direct collaboration with the principal investigator, contributing to publications, and gaining valuable bench-side experience. Additionally, the successful candidate will oversee lab operations, ensuring space allocation, equipment maintenance, and safety protocols are upheld, while handling additional responsibilities as needed.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT III – JIN LAB
Jun 26, 2024
Job Category: Research Staff
Requisition Number: RESEA003274
Schedule: Full TimeCA-ALL
California, USA
ABOUT US: Scripps Research is ranked the most influential institution in the world for its impact on innovation. We expand basic knowledge in the biosciences and use these fundamental advancements to develop profound innovations that improve wellbeing. Our educational and training programs mold talented and committed students and postdocs into leading edge scientists. Scientists in the institute’s five academic research departments work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advance
LAB ASSISTANT I – Droujinine Lab
Jun 26, 2024
Job Category: Research Staff
Requisition Number: LABAS002953
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The lab of Ilia Droujinine is seeking a part-time Lab Assistant. Our focus is on developing innovative methods to identify and characterize secreted factors that regulate organ and organism functions in both health and disease, particularly in mice (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-22599-x). Visit scripps.edu/droujinine for more information. Responsibilities may include techniques such as quantitative PCR genotyping, TMT mass spectrometry, metabolomics, western blotting, DNA cloning, immunostaining, confocal microscopy, high-throughput screens, and bioinformatic data analysis. This position will be able to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer months for a maximum of 90 calendar days.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT II – Jin LAB
Jun 25, 2024
Job Category: Research Staff
Requisition Number: RESEA003273
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
ABOUT US: Scripps Research is ranked the most influential institution in the world for its impact on innovation. We expand basic knowledge in the biosciences and use these fundamental advancements to develop profound innovations that improve wellbeing. Our educational and training programs mold talented and committed students and postdocs into leading edge scientists. Scientists in the institute’s five academic research departments work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Ca
SCIENCE WRITER II – Chanda Lab
Jun 24, 2024
Job Category: Scientific Staff
Requisition Number: SCIEN003265
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: RemoteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The Science Writer II will work with Scripps Research faculty to help prepare grant applications and scientific materials on a wide range of scientific topics. Using excellent writing and editorial skills, they are responsible for creating proposals that target both governmental and non-governmental agencies, translating scientific concepts and ideas into language appropriate for each funding opportunity. Will help manage the scientific writing process for individual, multi-investigator, and institutional grant applications and publications. Ability to collaborate with diverse teams of investigators and administrative personnel and exhibit a breadth and depth of understanding of the research conducted at Scripps Research.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Droujinine
May 23, 2024
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD003117
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate. Ideal candidate will lead their own project, and perform mammalian cell culture, in vivo mouse experiments, in vivo genetic screens, quantitative TMT mass spectrometry proteomics, metabolomics, western blot, pulldowns, DNA cloning, immunostaining, confocal microscopy, high throughput screens, and bioinformatic data analysis. Significant emphasis is placed on the professional development of the Postdoctoral Associate. More information on the project will be discussed during the interview process.
SENIOR GRANTS ACCOUNTANT
May 22, 2024
Job Category: Finance
Requisition Number: SENIO003128
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The Senior Grants Accountant will have a strong financial accounting background and will be a vital part in ensuring both the tactical management and stewardship of externally funded grants (federal and non-federal). They will foster close cross functional relationships across the organization with groups including Research Development, Office of Tech Development, Strategic Finance, Research Services, and Compliance to ensure the overall long-term success of Scripps Research’s Principal Investigators.
INTERN RESEARCH – Saez Lab
May 1, 2024
Job Category: Internships
Requisition Number: INTER002995
Schedule: Part TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Interns receive occupational experience, closely supervised training and are able to develop their professional skills. Duties include basic laboratory maintenance such as glassware washing; autoclaving; media, solution, and buffer prep; replenish supplies and follow experimental procedures assigned by laboratory staff.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – CHEMISTRY – ERB LAB
Apr 23, 2024
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD001252
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Multiple fully funded positions for post-doctoral fellows are currently available in the Erb laboratory (Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA). Our chemical biology group uses discovery chemistry, CRISPR/Cas9-based functional genetic screens, and advanced transcriptional genomics approaches to discover and study drug-like small molecules that therapeutically modulate chromatin regulation and mRNA transcription (see: https://www.erblab.scripps.edu/publications). We are seeking to hire multiple post-doctoral fellows to lead projects in ligand discovery, chromatin regulation, and cancer biology.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Immunology and Microbiology – Sanna Lab
Apr 23, 2024
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD002628
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Three Postdoctoral Associate positions are available for motivated individuals to join a dynamic multidisciplinary research team at Scripps Research to study neuroimmunological and neuroinflammatory aspects of alcohol and drug abuse, neuroAIDS, Alzheimer’s, and their detrimental interactions, with genomic and single cell RNA-Sequencing.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE (Electrophysiology) – Immunology and Microbiology – Sanna Lab
Apr 23, 2024
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD001255
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
A Postdoctoral Associate position is available for a motivated individual to join a dynamic multidisciplinary research team at The Scripps Research Institute to study the neurobiology of substance abuse and neuroAIDS with in vivo, biochemical and genomic strategies including gene expression anlaysis by single cell RNA-Sequencing, electrophysiology and the establishment of neuronal cell types from induced pluripotent stem cells and fibroblasts.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Immunology and Microbiology
Apr 22, 2024
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD001260
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
A Postdoctoral Associate position is immediately available in the Immunology and Microbiology Department in the laboratory of Dr. Sumit K. Chanda as part of a multi-disciplinary program focused on using a systems-level understanding of innate immunity, immunology, and virus-host interactions. The successful candidate will join a team investigating mechanisms of virus-host interactions, with a focus on utilizing chemical biology and chemoproteomics tools to identify novel host-pathogen interactions that underlie viral infection and to develop novel therapeutic strategies to facilitate pandemic preparedness.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Integrative Structural and Computational Biology – Dr. Racki Lab
Apr 22, 2024
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD001407
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in Dr. Lisa Racki’s Lab at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, CA (rackilab.org) for a highly motivated scientist interested in bacterial chromatin and the role of chromatin in regulating bacterial phages. Specifically, this project will use phage and phage-derived tools to characterize the organization, structure, and dynamics of bacterial chromatin in the opportunistic human pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This project uses an integrative approach to study bacterial chromatin structure at multiple scales, from in vitro biochemistry, to quantitative single cell timelapse imaging using microfluidics, to macroscopic studies of biofilm communities.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Neuroscience – Qian Peng Lab
Apr 22, 2024
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD001404
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
A Postdoctoral Associate opportunity is available for an accomplished researcher in computational genomics, statistical genetics, behavior genetics, and/or computational biology to deepen their knowledge in the context of the emerging area of addiction and behavioral genomics.
ANIMAL TECHNICIAN I
Apr 17, 2024
Job Category: Animal Resources
Requisition Number: ANIMA001209
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
We have an exciting opportunity for an Animal Technician I supporting the Department of Animal Resources at Scripps Research in La Jolla, California, home to some of the world’s most renowned scientists. This is a great opportunity for someone who is excited to share great science with the community. This entry level position is responsible for the daily care of research animals including feeding, cage washing, maintaining a clean environment and monitoring the overall health of the animals.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Zhu Lab
Apr 12, 2024
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD002744
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Postdoctoral positions are available in Dr. Jiang Zhu’s laboratory for highly motivated candidates who are interested in vaccine development for viral pathogens such as HIV-1, HCV, Flu, SARS-CoV-1/2, MERS-CoV, Ebola/Marburg, RSV/hMPV, and ZIKV.
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN (Behavioral) – Sanna Lab
Apr 10, 2024
Job Category: Research Staff
Requisition Number: RESEA002612
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Behavioral lab support, including animal-related tasks.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Chemistry
Apr 4, 2024
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD001248
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Dr. Ahmed H. Badran’s laboratory at Scripps Research seeks to hire 3-4 highly motivated Postdoctoral Associates. The Badran Lab aims to address technical shortcomings in conserved cellular processes through innovative synthetic/chemical biology, directed evolution, genome editing and bioengineering approaches.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT III – Sanna Lab
Mar 28, 2024
Job Category: Research Staff
Requisition Number: RESEA001403
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
ABOUT US: Scripps Research is ranked the most influential institution in the world for its impact on innovation. We expand basic knowledge in the biosciences and use these fundamental advancements to develop profound innovations that improve wellbeing. Our educational and training programs mold talented and committed students and postdocs into leading edge scientists. Scientists in the institute’s five academic research departments work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advance
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE
Feb 6, 2024
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD001487
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Postdoctoral Associates are appointed positions for the purpose of developing scholarly competence, working under the supervision of a Scripps Research Faculty member. These appointments are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years. Postdoctoral Associates cannot apply for external funding either as a Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator without prior approval from a Departmental Chair. Postdoctoral Associates do not have consulting privileges.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE (Computational) – Immunology and Microbiology – Sanna Lab
Nov 14, 2023
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD001698
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Scripps Research is seeking a qualified candidate for a Postdoctoral Associate (computational) position in Dr. Pietro Paolo Sanna’s laboratory. Candidates should have outstanding scientific credentials, including publications in journals relevant to the field of systems biology, and conference presentations. Candidates possessing a strong background in computer science, machine learning, physics, mathematics combined with a good understanding of molecular biology will be preferred. The optimal candidate will have significant experience and publications in network-based biology, including the reverse engineering and/or use of regulatory/signaling networks to elucidate the molecular determinants of specific cellular phenotypes and associated mechanisms for follow-up experimental validation.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – SCHIFFNER LAB
Nov 14, 2023
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD002435
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in the Immunology and Microbiology Department in the Schief and Schiffner labs, focusing on rational immunogen design. The multi-disciplinary project combines computational protein design, including emerging deep learning-based algorithms, with experimental in vitro high-throughput screening methods to develop next-generation immunogens. Immunogens will be validated and iteratively refined based on in vivo immunization data collected in close collaboration with several national and international partners.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – LIPTON/NAKAMURA LAB – MOLECULAR MEDICINE
Nov 14, 2023
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD002572
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in the group of Drs. Stuart Lipton and Tomo Nakamura in the Neurodegeneration New Medicines Center and the Department of Molecular Medicine at The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California. The selected candidate will plan and conduct novel research projects that involve a significant amount of cell culture, including human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs), as well as molecular biology approaches.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Ran Lab
Nov 14, 2023
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD002616
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The Department of Neuroscience at Scripps Research has open Postdoctoral Associate positions in the new, well-funded lab of Dr. Chen Ran. We are interested in understanding, on the cellular, circuit, and systems levels, the neural basis of interoception, i.e., how the brain receives signals from the visceral organs within the body to generate our internal senses. Combining state-of-the-art in vivo functional imaging, electrophysiological recordings, mouse genetics, neuronal activity manipulation, animal behavior, and computational approaches, our lab seeks to unravel how the nervous system detects mechanical, chemical, and thermal stimuli from the periphery to synthesize our internal sensations, including satiety, hunger, nausea, hypoxia, and visceral pain.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Immunology and Microbiology
Nov 14, 2023
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD001258
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
We are looking for talented, highly motivated post-doctoral candidates with a strong interest in basic virology and immunology. The successful candidate will join a team investigating mechanisms of virus-host interactions, with a focus on identifying cellular antiviral responses and molecular signatures linked to severe disease. These studies will utilize systems biology, including large-scale technologies (CRISPR/RNAi, proteomics/ chemoproteomics, chemical biology, NextGen Sequencing, etc.), as well as fundamental virology and more traditional cellular/molecular biology and biochemistry-based approaches. The person filling this position is expected to play an important intellectual, technical, and scientific role in projects.
INTERN RESEARCH – Sanna Lab
Sep 29, 2023
Job Category: Internships
Requisition Number: INTER002500
Schedule: Part TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Interns receive occupational experience, closely supervised training and are able to develop their professional skills. Duties include basic laboratory maintenance such as glassware washing; autoclaving; media, solution, and buffer prep; replenish supplies and follow experimental procedures assigned by laboratory staff.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Molecular Medicine (RE-JOIN) – Lotz Lab
Aug 2, 2023
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD001512
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The Dr. Lotz lab at Scripps Research is looking for a highly motivated individual with strong background and technical expertise in cell and molecular biology and bioinformatics for our program on transcription factors in joint biology and arthritis pathogenesis. In a newly funded program about mechanisms of joint tissue destruction and joint pain, we are using Omics technologies (RNA-seq, single cell-RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, epigenetic analyses, spatial transcriptomics) to identify dysregulated transcription factors and test candidate genes in vitro and using mutant mouse strains. Genes that are identified to be essential regulators of homeostatic processes or to promote arthritis pathogenesis are tested in viral gene delivery approaches and used in drug screening assays.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Jiang Zhu Lab – Integrative Structural and Computational Biology – B Cell Immunologist
Aug 2, 2023
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD001246
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Dr. Jiang Zhu’s laboratory at Scripps Research is looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a background in B cell immunology to contribute to rational vaccine development for diverse viral pathogens including SARS-CoV-2, HIV-1, influenza, and Ebola. The person filling this position is expected to play an important intellectual, technical, and scientific role in projects including, but not limited to, single-cell sorting, immunoprofiling, and next generation sequencing (NGS) of B cells elicited by experimental vaccines being developed in our laboratory.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Jiang Zhu Lab – Integrative Structural and Computational Biology – Virology
Jul 25, 2023
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD001893
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Dr. Jiang Zhu’s laboratory at Scripps Research is looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a background in B cell immunology to contribute to rational vaccine development for diverse viral pathogens including SARS-CoV-2, HIV-1, influenza, and Ebola. The person filling this position is expected to play an important intellectual, technical, and scientific role in projects including, but not limited to, single-cell sorting, immunoprofiling, and next generation sequencing (NGS) of B cells elicited by experimental vaccines being developed in our laboratory.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – LOTZ LAB – Molecular Medicine
May 30, 2023
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD001547
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in the Lotz laboratory at Scripps Research, La Jolla, California. The Lotz lab focuses on the discovery of molecular and cellular mechanisms that are dysfunctional in spine and joint diseases and other musculoskeletal conditions during early stages of pathogenesis to create a foundation for therapeutic interventions to prevent disease onset and slow progression.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Neuroscience – Lippi Lab
May 30, 2023
Job Category: Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows
Requisition Number: POSTD001323
Schedule: Full TimeCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
The Lippi lab at Scripps Research seeks a Postdoctoral Associate as part of a growing team of investigators studying how a class of non-coding RNAs, called microRNAs, instructs brain development. We have developed molecular tools to map and manipulate microRNA-target interactions in specific cell types of the brain. We are now recruiting researchers that want to apply these tools to understand microRNAs mechanisms establishing neuronal identity and wiring neural circuits.