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Postdoctoral Fellow - Frontiers in Immunology

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute

Postdoctoral Fellow - Frontiers in Immunology

La Jolla, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    _Sanford Burnham Prebys is a preeminent, independent biomedical research institute dedicated to understanding human biology and disease, and advancing scientific discoveries to profoundly impact human health. Our scientists are making research breakthroughs in cancer, neuroscience, immunology, and children's disease. We are also at the forefront of finding solutions for emerging health threats such as COVID-19, where we are working to identify drugs that may help millions of people. During our more than 40 year history, we have established an NCI-designated Cancer Center, designed one of the most sophisticated drug discovery centers in the nonprofit world, and created global collaborations that are leading to preventions, treatments and cures to improve human health. _

    The Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) is currently accepting applications for postdoctoral training in our exciting T32 Program: FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY.

    This 3-year training program is designed to maximize high-impact interdisciplinary training in fundamental and translational immunology, and if desired, postdocs will have the opportunity to participate in an early-stage drug development project. In addition to scientific training, postdocs will participate in professional development programs through which they will gain skills in leadership and management, as well as an understanding of the vast array of career paths in available to them following their training.

    TO APPLY: Interested candidates should apply online to the SBP career site. Click on the link below and submit the attached application along with one PDF document with a cover letter, CV, references, personal statement, research statement and preceptor preference. 

    https://sbpdiscovery.org/sites/default/files/T32%20Application_NIAID_May_2020%20%28002%29.pdf

    Required Skills Required Experience

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

    1. Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
    2. Have a PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or doctoral equivalent (MDs must be committed to training in immunology research without clinical responsibilities)
    3. Must be within 3 years of obtaining a PhD or equivalent

    ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

    1. Background in immunology and immunology research
    2. Commitment to pursuing an independent immunology research or research-related career

    Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute is an Equal Opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability – committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as designated by federal, state or local law.  For additional information about your rights as an applicant, click HERE.