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About TPIMS
Employment Opportunities - San Diego, California
Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies (TPIMS) is located on the General Atomics campus in the heart of San Diego's biotechnology industry, near The Scripps Research Institute, the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, and the University of California, San Diego.

The work environment at TPIMS is one that fosters learning, training, development, and mentoring. The organization recognizes and values the diversity of its human capital and strives to provide a culture of mutual respect and an atmosphere that promotes collaboration, teamwork, and personal and professional growth.

TPIMS offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

TPIMS does not accept unsolicited resumes from individuals interested in future employment. Applicants must be applying for available posted positions and must follow the application procedures outlined.

TPIMS is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Positions Currently Available
Principal Investigator Positions Available

Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies is recruiting Principal Investigators (Faculty) in the fields of immunology, cancer research, infectious disease, and drug discovery. Torrey Pines Institute offers a collegial atmosphere, minimal administrative responsibilities, and autonomy for its investigators. Collaborations between scientists are encouraged.

Successful candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent level degree and an established record of research accomplishment, including a history of obtaining significant extramural funding. Investigators with active R01 awards, or equivalent funding, are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please send a Curriculum Vitae with a full list of publications, statement of research interests and plans, funding history, and names of three references to: facultycareers@tpims.org or by fax, to the human resources office at 858.597.3837.

TPIMS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Exchange Visitor/J-1 Visa Program
TPIMS has an approved Exchange Visitor program in place which allows research scholars from other countries to come to the United States on a J-1 Visa sponsored by TPIMS. Scholars may conduct research at TPIMS for a period of three months to three years. Successful candidates will have a recent Ph.D. in or relating to the disciplines of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Biology, or Microbiology.