*Institute for Protein Innovation (IPI) Director of Biological Discovery*
*Employer*: Institute for Protein Innovation *Location*: Boston, Massachusetts (US) *Salary*: Salary will be competitive. *Discipline*: Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Immunology, Structural Biology *Position Type*: Full Time *Organization Type*: Non-Profit *Job Type*: Faculty, Group Leader/Principal Investigator The Institute for Protein Innovation (IPI) seeks a *Director of Biological Discovery* to lead our target selection and biological validation programs. The IPI, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization embedded within the Harvard Medical School Longwood Area, has established itself as a premier center for protein science and has implemented state-of-the-art automation for high-throughput antibody discovery. The longterm mission of the IPI is the discovery of antibodies targeting all secreted and cell surface proteins from human and mouse to serve as both tool compounds and leads for potential new therapeutics. To maximize biological and therapeutic impact, the IPI has adopted a strategy that includes the targeting of functionally related groups of protein families, such as those that participate in stem cell signaling, specifying neuronal synapses, or regulating immune responses. The Director of Biological Discovery will take a lead role in target selection, including identifying areas of biological importance, as well as detailed antigen design to maximize production of antibodies that modulate biological processes. Exceptional communication and organizational skills are critical, as the Director will be responsible for the organization and oversight of community-based workshops in which IPI-generated antibodies are distributed to community members for expert validation, evaluation in cell-based and animal-based models, and dissemination in publications. This position offers a unique opportunity to straddle academics and therapeutics, with enormous prospects for discovery and intellectual property generation. Candidates should hold a PhD (or equivalent degree) and have at least three years of postdoctoral experience, with demonstrated expertise in structural immunology, structural neurobiology, sequence-based assessment of biological function, or a related field. The Director of Biological Discovery has the opportunity to receive a part-time academic appointment as Assistant Professor at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. This joint appointment affords the opportunity to participate in teaching activities, with enhanced opportunities for intimate collaborations with the exceptional scientific community within and surrounding Harvard Medical School. Interested candidates should send a CV and a brief statement of future research interests as a single PDF to care...@proteininnovation.org, and arrange for three letters of reference be sent to the same address. Please include “CCP420181227” in the subject line. IPI offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health and dental insurance, generous vacation and holiday time off, and retirement saving plans. IPI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. *About the Institute* IPI is a nonprofit research organization whose mission is to foster innovation in protein research, train the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs in protein science, forge new ties between academic and industry investigators, and bridge the missing link between genomics and therapeutics. IPI has built a high-throughput antibody discovery platform for developing opensource antibodies targeting the entire human extracellular proteome. This resource will produce critical tools, lead therapeutics, and technologies that empower academic and industry scientists, catalyze entrepreneurship, and accelerate drug discovery. For more information about IPI: proteininnovation.org. -- PLEASE NOTE: This message, including any attachments, may include privileged, confidential and/or inside information belonging to IPI. Any distribution or use of this communication by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this message and then delete it from your system. Thank you. ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the CCP4BB list, click the following link: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=CCP4BB&A=1
