Salk Institute
The Towers lab at the Salk Institute is seeking a self‑motivated scientist with a Ph.D. in biological or molecular sciences to investigate how cancer cells adapt when essential recycling processes are blocked. The role involves applying cell biology techniques and cancer models, with a focus on mouse models, optogenetics, metabolism, autophagy, or mitochondrial biology.
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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