Post Doctoral Fellow, Metabolic & Rare Disease Research Laboratory

Children's Hospital of Orange County • Orange, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Post Doctoral Fellow for all levels possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills. We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the CHOC Metabolic and Rare Disease Research Laboratory. This fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity to lead and contribute to cutting-edge preclinical research focused on therapeutic discovery and validation for rare pediatric diseases. The Postdoctoral Fellow will play a key role in advancing complex animal studies, biochemical analyses, histopathology, and therapeutic development.Our laboratory is dedicated to investigating pediatric metabolic and genetic disorders, with a primary focus on lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs) such as mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS), Pompe disease, and Batten disease. Under the mentorship of a nationally recognized research leader, our team bridges basic science with clinical applications, emphasizing gene therapy, genome editing, and the creation of innovative preclinical models to explore emerging therapeutic strategies for these devastating conditions. This fellowship is ideal for a driven, curious, and collaborative scientist eager to deepen their expertise in translational research. The ideal candidate will be independent, well-organized, and proactive, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact research environment. If you are passionate about advancing innovative pediatric research and helping bring transformative therapies from the laboratory to clinical care, this position provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will contribute significantly to NIH- and foundation-funded research programs while supporting our mission to improve the lives of children affected by rare genetic diseases.

Requirements

• Doctorate Degree
• Able to think critically
• Work independently
• Manage multiple assignments
• Compose written material
• Work well under pressure
• Problem solve
• Organize and prioritize workload
• Recall information with accuracy
• Pay close attention to detail
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others
• Provide leadership
• Be assertive and consistent in enforcing policies
• Work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure
• Lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate
• Accept direction

Nice To Haves

• None

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to cutting-edge preclinical research focused on therapeutic discovery and validation for rare pediatric diseases.
• Play a key role in advancing complex animal studies, biochemical analyses, histopathology, and therapeutic development.
• Investigate pediatric metabolic and genetic disorders, with a primary focus on lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs) such as mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS), Pompe disease, and Batten disease.
• Bridge basic science with clinical applications, emphasizing gene therapy, genome editing, and the creation of innovative preclinical models to explore emerging therapeutic strategies for these devastating conditions.
• Contribute significantly to NIH- and foundation-funded research programs.
• Support the mission to improve the lives of children affected by rare genetic diseases.

Benefits

• CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree