Salk Institute
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies seeks an outstanding scientist for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to address fundamental questions regarding biological mechanisms influencing health, resilience, and adaptation. The role involves conducting innovative, interdisciplinary research in areas such as comparative physiology, evolutionary biology, and healthy aging to solve major biomedical challenges. Successful candidates will complement the Institute's strengths in basic biomedical research through collaborative and bold scientific exploration.
Headquarters
La Jolla, California, United States
Company Size
501-1000 employees
Founded
1960
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research organization founded by polio vaccine developer Jonas Salk, located in La Jolla, California. The Institute drives foundational scientific research addressing society's most pressing challenges, including cancer, Alzheimer's disease, aging, neuroscience, and agricultural resilience. Home to Nobel Laureates and highly cited scientists, Salk is ranked among the top nonprofit research leaders in health sciences according to the Nature Index.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
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