POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Liu. T Lab – Immunology and Microbiology

About the Institute

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. Celebrating a 100-year legacy in 2024, the institute has made seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, Scripps Research houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school, and a leading postdoctoral training program. The institute encompasses the Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines and Scripps Research Translational Institute, merging foundational studies in biology, chemistry, and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine.

About the Role

The Liu. T lab at Scripps Research is recruiting for two funded postdoctoral positions in immunology and developmental cell biology. Ongoing projects in the lab span topics in:

• Functional characterization of dendritic cell heterogeneity in anti-viral/anti-tumor immunity
• Characterization of type 2 conventional dendritic cell function in allergy and TH2 immunity
• Transcriptional regulation of dendritic cell lineage specification
• Development of lineage-specific depletion genetically modified mouse models

Postdoctoral Associates are appointed positions for developing scholarly competence under the supervision of a Scripps Research Faculty member. These appointments are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years. Postdoctoral Associates cannot apply for external funding as a Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator without prior approval from a Departmental Chair and do not have consulting privileges.

Requirements

• PhD in immunology, developmental cell biology, molecular biology, or related field. A pending doctoral degree may be considered with approval of the Principal Investigator.
• Passion for science and high motivation.
• Strong oral and written communication, data documentation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with in vivo mouse models and high dimensional flow cytometry is a plus.

Benefits

• Eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Full suite of Health and Welfare plans including four medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP, and more.
• Access to Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off - 5 days annually.
• Free, on-site Counseling Center providing confidential counseling services to benefits-eligible employees.
• Free, on-site parking.
• Pet Insurance.

Pay

Postdoctoral Associates will be hired following the National Institute of Health and California’s exempt salary guidelines, with a starting range of $70,304 - $75,353. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.