POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE - CHANDA LAB - Immunology and Microbiology

Scripps Research • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Scripps Research is seeking a talented, highly motivated postdoctoral candidate with a strong interest in basic virology and immunology. The successful candidate will join a team investigating virus-host interactions, focusing on cellular antiviral responses and molecular signatures associated with severe disease. Research will use systems biology and large-scale technologies—including CRISPR/RNAi, proteomics and chemoproteomics, chemical biology, and next-generation sequencing—along with fundamental virology, cellular and molecular biology, and biochemistry approaches.

The Postdoctoral Associate is expected to contribute intellectually, technically, and scientifically to research projects; assist with grant applications and manuscript preparation; and contribute to additional lab projects. This appointment is intended to develop scholarly competence under the supervision of a Scripps Research faculty member. Appointments are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years. External funding applications as a PI or Co-PI require prior approval from a Departmental Chair, and postdoctoral associates do not have consulting privileges. The position is supported by NIH funding.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in a biological science.
• Strong background in cellular and molecular biology techniques, including cell and tissue culture, isolation and manipulation of primary cells, and microscopy.
• Demonstrated productivity with a strong publication record in high-quality journals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a highly dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. field preferably in neuroinflammation or innate immunity.
• Background in signaling pathways.
• Expertise in neuronal and microglial culture systems.

Responsibilities

• Investigate mechanisms of virus-host interactions, including cellular antiviral responses and molecular signatures associated with severe disease.
• Use systems biology and large-scale technologies, as well as fundamental virology and cellular, molecular biology, and biochemistry approaches.
• Play an important intellectual, technical, and scientific role in projects.
• Assist with the preparation of grant applications and manuscripts.
• Contribute to additional projects in the lab.

Benefits

• Eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health and welfare plans, including four medical plan options (one with an HSA option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid time off: five days annually.
• Free on-site Counseling Center providing confidential counseling services to benefits-eligible employees.
• Free on-site parking.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

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