Job Code: BW08-008

A postdoctoral position is available immediately for a highly motivated scientist interested in studying and identifying novel biology in autoimmune disease models. The project will involve both in vivo and in vitro work, and previous experience with autoimmune disease models such as experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and/or type 1 diabetes is required. The scientist should have a good molecular and cellular immunology background and an emphasis in T cell biology is preferred. In addition, the position will leverage imaging techniques and microscopy experience is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be immersed in a multi-disciplinary drug discovery environment and will have the ability to learn various aspects of research biology in an industry setting.

About the Postdoctoral Program at GNF: GNF has a well established and successful post-doctoral program. Given its combined emphasis on both fundamental as well as translational research, GNF provides a truly unique environment in which to pursue postdoctoral studies. State-of-the-art instrumentation and facilities provide postdoctoral associates unparalleled opportunities to pursue their research programs, while the highly collaborative nature of GNF also guarantees exposure to a wide variety of scientific disciplines. Additionally, as evidenced by its publications and freely-accessible databases, GNF remains committed to the public dissemination of the results of its fundamental research programs. Because of its unique nature, postdoctoral training at GNF can serve as a springboard to a variety of different careers. Previous postdoctoral associates have gone on to positions at academic institutions and various biotech and pharmaceutical establishments.

Requirements:
• A Ph.D. in immunology or related field with a proven track record of scientific achievement as measured by peer reviewed publications.
• A detailed understanding of autoimmune disease models.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

The Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation (GNF), located in the Torrey Pines area of San Diego, CA, is funded by the Novartis Research Foundation and dedicated to the development and application of new methods and techniques for genome-wide biological discovery and biomedical research. GNF provides a unique and challenging opportunity to combine exploratory biomedical research with pharmaceutical drug development in a highly interactive, multidisciplinary environment and state-of-the-art facilities. GNF offers excellent compensation and a great benefits package. Visit our website at www.gnf.org EOE

Interested candidates please send a copy of your CV including publication record, and three references:
Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation
Job Code: BW08-008
10675 John Jay Hopkins Drive
San Diego, CA 92121

Fax: 858/812-1670, or submit online to jobs@gnf.org
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