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Post Doc Scientist, Immunology

Employer
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location
Belmont, CA
Closing date
Oct 12, 2022

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Sector
Science, Doctors, Allergy/Immunology
Organization Type
Corporate
Post Doc Scientist, Immunology
United States - California - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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Inclusion is one of the company's five core values. That's because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible

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Job Description

Summary:

The Inflammation Biology group is looking for a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Scientist to pursue cutting-edge discovery and impactful translational work in immunology and chronic inflammatory diseases including inflammatory bowel diseases.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will initiate an independent research project to investigate pathogenic mechanisms of inflammatory disorders and novel therapeutic target identification. The expectation is that this work will result in novel contributions to our understanding of human disease pathogenesis and high-quality publications in top tier scientific journals. The selected candidate will work in a highly collaborative environment at Gilead through a 2-year term, with an option to extend an additional third year. It also provides access to world class research facilities and the opportunity to leverage expertise and resources across multiple functional areas at Gilead.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Candidate should possess a Doctoral degree and have a strong background in either biochemistry, molecule biology, immunology, or a related area.
  • Qualified candidates must have at least one first author paper published or accepted in a peer-reviewed journal.
  • Candidates with strong skill set in in vivo mouse handling and previous research experience in cellular and molecular immunology would be preferred.


Keywords: Post Doc Fellow, Post Doc Fellowship, Post Doctoral Fellow, Post Doctoral Fellowship, Post Doctorate, Postdoc, Post Doctoral Scientist

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