We have an opening for a Group Leader (GL) for Translational Immunology to provide scientific vision and managerial leadership for a multidisciplinary team advancing research at the interface of biology, computation, and engineering. This position will emphasize immune system biology, vaccine development, and biodefense countermeasure technologies that support LLNL’s mission in national security and human health. The Group Leader will manage a diverse research portfolio that integrates molecular immunology, synthetic biology, bioinformatics, and nanotechnology-based therapeutic design, while driving the development of next-generation capabilities in translational biology, high-throughput biosciences, and biomedical innovation. Programmatic activities may include immunomodulation and adjuvant design, synthetic biology approaches for vaccine and therapeutic development, nano- and microscale systems for biosensing and antigen delivery, single-cell and spatial omics for immune profiling, and computational modeling of immune responses. The successful candidate will be expected to expand these programs, strengthen collaborations across LLNL directorates, and strategically align BBTD’s translational biology efforts with Laboratory and national priorities. This position requires you to have funding to cover the majority of your own time through programmatic and other direct or indirect funding sources. This position is in the Translational Immunology Group of the Biosciences and Biotechnology Division (BBTD).
This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.
This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.
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Additional job responsibilities, at the SEL.5 level
Additional qualifications at the SEL.5 level
Qualifications We Desire
Pay Range
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Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position. Lab employees may be considered for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire.
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