Stanford, California
Stanford University
Stanford University is seeking an experienced Immunologist (Life Science Research Professional 2) for a 1-year fixed term who is familiar with basic immune cell functional and signaling assays, in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo. The immunologist will work with the PI on projects focused on developing immunotherapeutics, as well as within project teams focused on different immune receptors. The experienced immunologist will work with teams developing immune modulation therapeutics. The Immunologist will provide broad support for the lab in immunology projects aimed at developing immunotherapeutics. This will involve working with different project teams focused on different aspects of the immune system. The successful candidate will be an experienced Immunologist and contribute to ongoing projects in the lab aimed at developing new immunotherapeutic molecules and strategies of cell surface receptors and their ligands using T cell assays, immune cell profiling, immune cell signaling, and in vivo mouse tumor models. The Immunologist will be expected to operate independently with minimal supervision and is expected to independently plan and conduct experiments regarding TCR and cytokine signaling pathways.
We are seeking a researcher to support the lab of Dr. Christopher Garcia at Stanford University in the biochemistry, signaling, cell biology and immuno-engineering of cell surface receptors and their ligands. Using a range of methodologies, the Garcia lab investigates how ligand recognition and signaling coordinate with the physiology of the cell. In addition to understanding basic aspects of receptor signaling (second messengers, gene expression) and structural biology, the team is also interested in the creation/engineering of novel receptor ligands using protein engineering. A major aim of their work is to synthetically leverage natural biological signaling mechanisms as a path to potential therapeutics. More information about this lab can be found on his website
The candidate will have expertise in the general area of biochemistry, signaling and cell biology, with preferred experience in analyzing cell signaling pathways and gene expression. Familiarity with recombinant protein expression from mammalian cells (i.e. 293), lentiviral transduction of both cell lines and primary immune cells, FACs analysis and sorting, basic cell culture of immune cells and assays. Prefer some experience in immunology, both in vitro and in vivo, with experience in analyzing TCR and cytokine signaling pathways, cell biology and gene expression, in vitro functional assays, as well as possibly carrying out in vivo tumor models in mice. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing projects in the lab aimed at developing new immunotherapeutic molecules and strategies. The position requires a highly self-motivated, accomplished individual with an outstanding track-record of innovation and success in both graduate school and postdoctoral research with a strong publication record. The position will require working in team environments supporting lab projects in a collaborative fashion, as well as individual projects. It is expected that the individual will contribute to publications, as well as assisting in basic aspects of grant preparation and progress reports.
Duties include:
– Other duties may also be assigned
The expected pay range for this position is $67,000 to $88,000 per annum.
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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor’s degree in related scientific field and two years of relevant work experience; or Master’s degree in a related scientific field.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
– Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
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The expected pay range for this position is $68,000 to $85,000 per annum . click apply for full job details
