Postdoctoral Fellow - Immunology/Computational Biology, Rock and Müller Labs

The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Genentech.

We seek a highly motivated candidate for a co-mentored postdoctoral fellowship position in the laboratories of Dr. Jason Rock in the Department of Ophthalmology and Immunology and Dr. Sören Müller in the Computational Sciences Center of Excellence at Genentech. The Rock lab combines in vitro and in vivo models with cutting edge molecular techniques to define the pathobiology of respiratory diseases and develop novel therapeutic strategies. The Müller Lab collaboratively designs high-throughput molecular profiling experiments and applies advanced computational methods to derive actionable biological insights. This is a hybrid computational and wet lab based postdoctoral position. The Genentech scientific community and postdoctoral program provide access to generous state-of-the-art resources and training opportunities.

The Opportunity

This postdoctoral position will investigate the transcriptional and epigenetic regulation of fibroblast responses to inflammatory stimuli in the context of chronic lung diseases.

Additionally, your work will address key project team questions related to both forward and reverse translation.

• Design and analyze multi-omic experiments, with a primary focus on understanding COPD disease biology from preclinical models and patient samples.
• Identify and integrate relevant dataset from various internal and external resources.
• Understand and apply best-in-class algorithms to address biological and clinical questions.
• Collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team of quantitative, experimental, and clinical scientists.
• Present complex results clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

Who You Are

• You have a Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field; or a Ph.D. in (Molecular) Biology or Immunology with in-depth experience in high-throughput data analysis evidenced by publications.
• You have experience with single-cell and multi-omic data analysis. Experience with spatial assays and/or clinical data is preferred but not required.
• You have experience with in vivo or in vitro models, preferentially relevant to lung biology.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data to varied audiences.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.

To learn more about the Rock and Muller Lab, please visit

Postdoc Program

Elevate your research career to new heights with Genetech’s Postdoctoral Program! Join a prestigious community of early career scientists and kick-start your journey toward becoming a scientific leader in biotechnology and bioengineering. With competitive salaries and fully funded research expenses, you can dedicate yourself to groundbreaking research that aligns with Genentech strategic ambitions.

The postdoc program is designed to empower recent Ph.D. graduates to conduct world-class research, publish in top-tier journals, and build a robust scientific network. By joining us, you will receive the mentorship and support necessary to develop into an independent scientist and leader.

The Genentech Postdoc Program provides access to world-class seminars, professional development workshops, and networking opportunities. Apply now to Genentech Postdoctoral Program and unlock your full potential!

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco California is $98,000 to $104,500. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.

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