Immunologist, Virology Department

Gilead Sciences•Foster City, CA

About The Position

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. The Virology Department seeks a highly motivated Immunologist to join a research team developing novel therapeutics that enhance host immune responses to viral infections. The successful candidate will drive early-stage drug discovery, leveraging expertise in immunology to design and execute biological studies that advance our understanding of immune modulation and antiviral strategies. This position offers opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced, collaborative, and resource-rich environment.

Requirements

PhD in immunology, viral immunology, immuno-oncology or related field with 0+ years of experience
Demonstrated research productivity and innovation through first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals

Nice To Haves

PhD and 2+years postdoctoral experience in immunology, viral immunology, or immuno-oncology with proven successful research strongly preferred
Strong background and hands-on experience in human adaptive immunity and immune modulation strategies
Expertise in T and/or B cellular immunology
Expertise in liver immunology
Demonstrated research productivity and innovation through first-author publications in top-tier journals
Strong motivation, independence and ability to work in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with minimal supervision
Expertise in multi-color flow cytometry (10+ colors), primary immune cell isolation and culture, intracellular cytokine staining, and other assays used to probe immune cell function

Responsibilities

Leads the design and execution of scientific research to discover novel drug targets and advance therapeutic candidates
Independently plans, performs, and interprets in vitro experiments to generate high‑quality data that drives decision‑making within drug discovery programs
Establish and optimize preclinical models to assess immune modulation and therapeutic efficacy
Proactively evaluates new technologies and develops new assays to enhance our understanding of disease mechanisms
Evaluate and propose new therapeutic concepts and project ideas
Works collaboratively in cross-functional project teams
Present research findings to project teams and senior leadership; contribute to publications, patents, and regulatory filings
Excellent written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills
Must think critically and creatively, stay informed of the latest developments in the field, and have excellent organizational and planning skills

Benefits

This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package.
Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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