Longevity Research Scientist
Push the boundaries of human healthspan by researching the biology of aging and developing interventions to extend healthy life
About the profession
Longevity Research Scientists study the biological mechanisms of aging and develop therapies to extend human healthspan. They work on senolytics, gene therapy, caloric restriction mimetics, epigenetic reprogramming, and other cutting-edge interventions. Billions in funding from Altos Labs, Calico (Google), and others are making this one of the most exciting fields in science.
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Research Associate → Scientist → Senior Scientist → Director / CSO
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Conduct experiments on aging biology (cell senescence, telomeres, metabolism) Analyze data from longevity intervention studies; Publish findings Key Skills: Molecular Biology…
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Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1-3: $65,000 - $90,000 Year 8+: $125,000 - $200,000+
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