Scientific Illustrator – Annotation and Illustration

The mission of the Allen Institute is to unlock the complexities of bioscience and advance our knowledge to improve human health. Using an open science, multi-scale, team-oriented approach, the Allen Institute focuses on accelerating foundational research, developing standards and models, and cultivating new ideas to make a broad, transformational impact on science.

The mission of the Allen Institute for Brain Science is to accelerate the understanding of how the human brain works in health and disease. Using a big science approach, we generate useful public resources, drive technological and analytical advances, and discover fundamental brain properties through the integration of experiments, modeling, and theory.

We are looking for a Scientific Illustrator to join our efforts to build 3D common coordinate frameworks of human and mammalian brains as a reference tool for neuroscience research across many institutions. This person will be an essential contributor to delineation of anatomical boundaries of brain structures across species under supervision of a senior neuroanatomist. Ideal candidates will have a background in biological sciences and experience with use of common drawing tools such as Illustrator, adobe photoshop and ITK-SNAP and will receive training in basic neuroanatomy.

The Allen Institute believes that team science significantly benefits from the participation of diverse voices, experiences, and backgrounds. High-quality science can only be produced when it includes different perspectives. We are committed to increasing diversity across every team and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Essential Functions

• Closely work with a senior neuroanatomist to understand the structures and components of the human and non-human primate brains
• Draw structural boundaries using Illustrator, adobe photoshop and ITK-SNAP on 2D brain sections and in 3D brain spaces
• Smooth and revise the boundaries in 3D brain spaces
• Prepare illustration and figures for presentation or manuscript publication
• Contribute to other on-going efforts

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, or certification in graphic design or a related discipline
• Experience with Illustrator and Photoshop

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1 – 3 years of experience with illustration tools such as ITK-SNAP
• Experience generating highly precise technical illustrations for scientific or technical purposes
• Demonstrated attention to details, strong spatial reasoning, and dedication to precision in their illustrations
• Familiarity with basic anatomy of human, macaque or marmoset brains
• Willingness to learn neuroanatomy at deeper levels

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This role is currently working onsite and is expected to work onsite for the majority of working hours. The primary work location for this role is 615 Westlake Ave N.

Annualized Salary Range

• $51,500 - $68,350*

* Final salary depends on the required education for the role, experience, level of skills relevant to the role, and work location, where applicable.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible to enroll in benefits per eligibility rules outlined in the Allen Institute’s Benefits Guide. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Allen Institute’s 401k plan. Paid time off is also available as outlined in the Allen Institutes Benefits Guide. Details on the Allen Institute’s benefits offering are located at the following link to the Benefits Guide: https://alleninstitute.org/careers/benefits.

It is the policy of the Allen Institute to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Allen Institute will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.