Postdoctoral Fellow, Cell Therapy/Immunology, Ng and Kim Labs

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A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available for a highly motivated and independent candidate to join the laboratory of Dr. Andrew Ng in the Department of Cell Therapy and co-mentored by Dr. Hye-Jung Kim in the Department of Immunology Discovery at Genentech. The Ng Laboratory is dedicated to the development of synthetic biology and genome engineering technologies. We collaborate with the Kim Laboratory to study and develop treatments for immune disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease and multiple sclerosis. Together we utilize state-of-the-art in vitro and in vivo techniques spanning machine learning, in vivo quantitative imaging, and single-cell multi-omics. 

The Opportunity:

• To innovate at the cutting edge of synthetic biology to push the boundaries of cell therapy.

• To employ state-of-the-art technologies exploring fundamental immunology.  

• To collaborate with other researchers across the organization to accelerate research progress and foster interdisciplinary knowledge.

• To take advantage of Genentech’s rich environment, including animal modeling, computational sciences, viral vector and cell engineering cores.

• To participate in the Genentech post-doctoral training program, which offers outstanding training and mentorship, opportunities to present work internally and externally, career development support, and exposure to an environment focused on drug development and breakthrough discoveries. 

Who You Are:

• Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, or a related field, with a proven track record of research accomplishments.

• Knowledge and hands-on experience in the areas of immunology and T cell biology

• Working experience with in vivo models.

• Ability to formulate scientific questions and hypotheses.

• Ability to design, perform, interpret, and effectively communicate experiments to test these hypotheses.

• Ability to analyze higher dimensional data.

• Must have advanced at least one key research project as evidenced by a first author paper published or accepted in a leading peer-reviewed journal.

• Independent scientist with outstanding communication and collaboration skills, as well as a strong passion and commitment to science.  

Preferred Qualification:

• Working experience with molecular biology, protein engineering, and cell engineering techniques. (preferred).

For information about the Ng lab at Genentech, please go to:

https://www.gene.com/scientists/our-scientists/andrew-ng

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=U_ZSw6IAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco California is $100,000 to $106,500. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.

Postdoc Program

Elevate your research career to new heights with Genetech’s Postdoctoral Program! Join a prestigious community of early career scientists and kick-start your journey toward becoming a scientific leader in biotechnology and bioengineering. With competitive salaries and fully funded research expenses, you can dedicate yourself to groundbreaking research that aligns with Genentech strategic ambitions.

The postdoc program is designed to empower recent Ph.D. graduates to conduct world-class research, publish in top-tier journals, and build a robust scientific network. By joining us, you will receive the mentorship and support necessary to develop into an independent scientist and leader. 

The Genentech Postdoc Program provides access to world-class seminars, professional development workshops, and networking opportunities. Apply now to Genentech Postdoctoral Program and unlock your full potential!

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