Careers
At Monell, our employees are our most prized assets. To ensure that we remain successful, we are continually searching for individuals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines who can contribute to the growth and mission of the Center.
Monell provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
For general inquiries, contact talent@monell.org.
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“The first time I came to Monell, I was struck by the spirit that pervades the place. It was thrilling to see scientists 20 and 30 years into their research careers bubbling over with energy, excitement and ideas. I was — and remain — enchanted by the opportunities for cross-fertilization.”
PAMELA DALTON, PH.D.
Environmental and Occupational Health Psychologist
Current Positions
Advancement Outreach and Engagement Manager (AOEM)
The Advancement Outreach and Engagement Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of Monell’s engagement programs, with a special focus on supporting donor and board stewardship, and the development of outreach materials and events that connect Monell’s science with our community of supporters. This role serves as both a project management resource and connector and communicator of science to our community, supporting the full range of philanthropic outreach and engagement activities.
Chief Innovation & Advancement Officer
The CIAO serves as a key member of Monell’s executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the Executive Director and President, and leads an integrated portfolio encompassing Philanthropy, Marketing & Communications, IP & Innovation, and Monell Insiders (Monell’s corporate membership program). This role works closely with scientific leadership, the Board of Trustees, advisory leaders, and a broad network of external partners.
Manager, Human Resources, People and Culture
The Manager, Human Resources, People and Culture is responsible for managing essential Human Resources programs and services, with a major focus on benefits administration, institutional appointments, employee relations, HR compliance, and Human Resources systems.
The position requires working knowledge of international visa and immigration case management and will coordinate cases in partnership with immigration counsel, sponsoring organizations, employees, visiting scholars, faculty, and government agencies.
The Manager will work closely with the Office of Research Administration, Academic Affairs, faculty, administrative departments, and other internal stakeholders to ensure that appointments, immigration matters, benefits, and workforce processes are coordinated accurately and efficiently.
Research Administrator
The Grant Administrator manages a defined portfolio of Principal Investigators, providing full lifecycle support for all sponsored research activities. This includes proposal development, budget preparation, internal routing, award setup, subaward management, financial coordination, reporting, and closeout.
Postdoctoral Fellow – Lim Lab
A postdoctoral position is immediately available at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in the laboratory of Dr. Juyun Lim. Motivated candidates with a passion for sensory science and a drive to make impactful contributions to the field are encouraged to apply.
Postdoctoral Fellow – Parma Lab
A postdoctoral position is immediately available at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in the laboratory of Dr. Valentina Parma. Join a vibrant team to explore how psychophysical approaches to smell and taste can advance our understanding of various positive health outcomes. Motivated candidates with a passion for sensory science and a drive to make impactful contributions to the field are encouraged to apply.
Postdoctoral Fellows
Positions are currently available for interdisciplinary training and research in our four broad research aims: sensory nutrition, disease diagnosis/treatment, smell/taste loss, and digitizing smells/tastes. Approaches include clinical medicine, chemistry, biochemistry, organismal and molecular biology, animal and human psychophysics, organ- and neurophysiology, including single cell, whole nerve and in situ brain recordings, neuroanatomy, experimental psychology, environmental sampling, and human-exposure assessment.