Postdoctoral Scientist – Fibrosis, Liver Disease
Gilead SciencesUnited States - California - Foster City · Junior
$126,820 – $164,120
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What this role is
This is a three-year postdoctoral research position focused on discovering the mechanisms behind chronic fibrotic liver diseases like MASH and PBC, with the goal of identifying new drug targets. The role suits researchers with a PhD in molecular biology or immunology who want to lead independent projects using cutting-edge genomics, mouse models, and cell biology techniques in a well-resourced environment.
Our summary, not Gilead Sciences’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology or related discipline
- At least one first-author peer-reviewed publication
- Proficiency in mammalian cell biology and biochemistry techniques
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
- Hands-on expertise in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry and imaging techniques
- Experience with mouse models of disease and mouse handling procedures
- Familiarity with single-cell and spatial transcriptomics analysis
- Experience developing complex primary cell co-culture systems
- Track record of leading hypothesis-driven research with quality publications
- Demonstrated success in cross-functional and collaborative team environments