Postdoctoral Fellow - T Cell Immunology

City of Hope • Duarte, CA

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About The Position

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.
The Sun Lab is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our research team studying transcription factor–regulated T cell function and its implications in autoimmune and infectious diseases. Our research is supported by NIH and industry grants and aims to translate basic T cell biology into therapeutic insights for immune-mediated disorders. Recent postdoctoral fellows from our lab have successfully transitioned to positions in academia and the pharmaceutical industry, both in the U.S. and internationally.
Our work focuses on transcriptional and gene-regulatory control of T cell function, with publications in leading journals such as Relevant publications include works in Nature Immunology (PMID: 28846085), Nature Communications (PMID: 30451821), Science Advances (DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ado4274), and Cell Reports (DOI: DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114951). For a complete list of publications, please visit Dr. Sun’s NCBI bibliography.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, or a related biological field.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience with cell culture and mouse models is required.
• A solid background in immunology and molecular biology techniques.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments to analyze gene function in T cells.
• Investigate transcription factor–regulated gene expression.
• Utilize and manage mouse models of T cell–dependent diseases, including autoimmunity and infection.
• Conduct standard tissue culture experiments and cellular immunology assays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees