Postdoctoral Fellow, Immunology and Regenerative Medicine, Lamba Lab

Genentech

3mo ago

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Research & Development
Science
San Francisco

AI generated summary

You must have a Ph.D. in Stem Cell Biology, Reprogramming, Cell Biology or Neuroscience, with a strong track record of research excellence. Experience in organoid models, CRISPR screens, and/or stem cell biology is essential. Additional skills in computational, retinal in vivo, or omics would be advantageous. Join us to tackle challenging problems in retinal biology with a proactive, collaborative, and highly motivated approach.
You will develop novel in vitro disease models, test therapeutic hypotheses for retinal diseases, conduct independent research, and drive projects with a positive and collaborative attitude.

Requirements

Ph.D. with a proven track record of excellence in either Stem Cell Biology, Reprogramming, Cell Biology or Neuroscience
Must have advanced at least one key research project as evidenced by a first author paper published or accepted in a leading peer-reviewed journal.
Strong background in culturing and manipulating organoid models, CRISPR screens or stem cell biology as evidenced by a first author paper published or accepted in peer-reviewed journals.
Preferred:
Computational skills, retinal in vivo experience, or omics experience would be advantageous.
Expertise in retinal disease modeling especially using pluripotent cells is highly desired.
Team player with a proactive attitude to tackle long standing, difficult problems in retinal biology.
Highly motivated and capable of independent work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

Focused on develop novel in vitro disease models for understanding disease pathogenesis and/or test novel therapeutic hypothesis for retinal diseases.
This role will require the ability to conceive, plan, and conduct independent research.
You will have a positive, resilient, and collaborative attitude with the ability to develop novel hypothesis and drive projects.

FAQs

What type of projects will the Postdoctoral Fellow be working on in the Lamba Lab?

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be developing and driving projects on retinal disease modeling and repair in the Department of Immunology and Regenerative Medicine at Genentech.

What is the focus of research in the Lamba Lab?

The Lamba Lab is focused on understanding retinal disease pathogenesis using human stem cell-based models.

What are the expectations for presenting research in the Lamba Lab?

Scientists in the Lamba Lab are expected to present their research in publications, international conferences, as well as intra- and inter-departmental meetings.

What is the goal of the research conducted in the Department of Immunology and Regenerative Medicine at Genentech?

The goal of the research in the Department of Immunology and Regenerative Medicine at Genentech is to advance science in order to have more time with the people we love.

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