The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an independent, nonprofit research organization dedicated to unlocking the secrets of life. Its world‑class scientists conduct cutting‑edge research across neuroscience, cancer biology, aging, immunobiology, plant biology, computational biology, and infectious disease. Founded by Jonas Salk, the institute combines a small, intimate structure with a fearless pursuit of scientific breakthroughs, earning it a reputation for innovation and excellence. Its architectural landmark setting and award‑winning team make it a distinctive leader in the life sciences community.
Open Positions
Research Administrative Assistant III
Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in increasingly complex administration or executive support
Project Manager (Research Development)
Bachelor's degree in a scientifically-relevant discipline, 3-5 years of experience in research development, and demonstrated experience managing pre-award and/or post-award sponsored research activities
Postdoctoral Fellow - Dr. Thales Papagiannakopoulos
Ph.D. in neuroscience, immunology, cancer biology, or related fields with 0-5 years of experience
Postdoctoral Fellow, Laboratory of Dr. Adam Bowman
PhD in a related field, experience in in vivo imaging, slice electrophysiology, and patch-clamp recordings, or development of customized optical and electronic instrumentation
Web Developer (Communications)
Bachelor's degree, 4+ years of experience in web development, proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
Postdoctoral Fellow - Laboratory of Dr. Thales Papagiannakopoulos,
Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related scientific fields
Postdoctoral Fellow, Laboratory of Dr. Christie Towers
Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, or related fields, solid background in cancer biology and/or cell biology techniques
Leadership Gift Officer
Bachelor's degree, 2 years of experience in fundraising, project management, or development operations, and strong relationship-building skills
Project Coordinator
2+ years of related experience, project/program coordination, and multidisciplinary scientific team coordination
Director, Procurement
10+ years of procurement management experience, 5+ years of experience working with Federal Uniform Guidance, and 3+ years of direct supervisory experience
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