POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE - CHANDA LAB - Immunology and Microbiology

Scripps Research • San Diego, CA

10h

About The Position

The Dr. Chanda lab at Scripps Research is looking for talented, highly motivated post-doctoral candidates with a background in neuroscience and/or immunology. The available position will focus on studying the molecular mechanisms of aberrant innate immune responses in the context of neurodegeneration. These studies will utilize systems biology (e.g., CRISPR/RNAi, proteomics/chemoproteomics, chemical biology, NextGen Sequencing, etc.), as well as fundamental immunology and more traditional cellular/molecular biology and biochemistry-based approaches. The position will provide opportunities to work with pharmaceutical partners to translate basic research into clinical applications. The person filling this position is expected to play an important intellectual, technical, and scientific role in projects. The candidate will also assist with the preparation of grant applications and manuscripts and contribute to additional projects in the lab. (Position supported by NIH funding.) Required with the application: CV/Biosketch and a Cover Letter addressing the following topics: (i) how does your research experience fit with our science? (ii) what can you uniquely bring to our research program & lab? (iii) and what are your long-term professional goals, and how can joining our team fit in these goals? and (iv) why you think you will be exceptionally successful in this role. Postdoctoral Associates are appointed positions for the purpose of developing scholarly competence, working under the supervision of a Scripps Research Faculty member. These appointments are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years. Postdoctoral Associates cannot apply for external funding either as a Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator without prior approval from a Departmental Chair. Postdoctoral Associates do not have consulting privileges. Make Scripps Research your next step to advance and develop your career.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in biological science is required, preferably in the fields of neuroinflammation or innate immunity.
• Strong background in cellular/molecular biology techniques, including cell/tissue culture, isolation and manipulation of primary cells (expertise in neuronal and microglial culture systems is a plus) and microscopy.
• Demonstrated productivity with a strong publication record in high-quality journals
• Excellent communication skills in English, verbal and written
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a highly dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

• Background in signaling pathways is a plus.
• Expertise in neuronal and microglial culture systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Full suite of Health and Welfare plans including four medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more.
• Access to Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off - 5 days annually
• Free, on-site Counseling Center which provides 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