Gilead Sciences · 6 hours ago
Postdoctoral Scientist – Fibrosis, Liver Disease
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$127K/yr - $164K/yrGilead Sciences is committed to creating a healthier world by developing therapies for serious diseases. The Postdoctoral Scientist role focuses on innovative research in chronic fibrotic liver disease, leading independent projects to uncover novel pathogenic mechanisms and therapeutic targets.
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Responsibilities
The successful candidate will initiate and lead independent research projects to investigate pathogenic mechanisms in chronic fibrotic liver disease
They will utilize Gilead’s rich single cell and spatial transcriptomic datasets as well as clinical datasets to uncover novel mechanisms driving fibrotic niche expansion
The candidate will use a combination of mouse genetic and pharmacology approaches to investigate key disease drivers and establish novel ex vivo models allowing for target identification and screening
With the support of a mentor, the postdoctoral scientist will design, conduct, and analyze in vitro and in vivo experiments to drive research towards publication in a top-tier journal
The postdoctoral scientist will be expected to publish their work in top-tier journals and present at scientific conferences
The selected candidate will work in a highly collaborative environment at Gilead through a three-year fixed term, with access to world-class research facilities and the opportunity to leverage expertise and resources across multiple functional areas
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology or related discipline
At least one first author paper published or accepted in a peer-reviewed journal
Proficiency in mammalian cell biology and biochemistry techniques
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and strong organizational skills are required
Preferred
Preference will be given to candidates with broad hands-on expertise in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry and imaging techniques including in vitro cell-based functional assays, primary cell cultures, transfection/transduction techniques, CRISPR/Cas9, microscopy, flow cytometry, and other immunoassays
Hands-on experience with mouse models of disease, mouse handling, in-life procedures and tissue harvesting are preferred
Familiarity with the analysis of large-scale multiomic datasets, such as single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, is preferred
Experience developing complex primary cell co-culture systems is an advantage
The individual should have demonstrable skills and experience in leading focused hypothesis-driven biological research, as exemplified by quality publications
The successful candidate must have demonstrated success in working in a cross-functional and highly collaborative team environment, and must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences
Benefits
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Company
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases.
Founded in 1987
10001+ employees
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Funding
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