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Postdoctoral Fellow (Vijay Lab)
9420 Athena Cir, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Req #342
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Job summary:
Dr. Vijayanand's laboratory at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI), La Jolla, CA is looking for a talented and motivated Postdoctoral Researchers interested in immunology, genetics and bioinformatics.
Publications to Review
- Schmiedel BJ, et al. Impact of genetic polymorphisms on human immune cell gene expression. Cell. 2018. PMID: 30449622
- Chandra V, et al. Promoter-interacting expression quantitative trait loci are enriched for functional genetic variants. Nat Genet. 2021. PMID: 33349701.
- Schmiedel BJ, et al. Single-cell eQTL analysis of activated T cell subsets reveals activation and cell type-dependent effects of disease-risk variants. Sci Immunol. 2022. PMID: 35213211.
- Eschweiler S, et al. Immunomodulatory effects of PI3K inhibition in solid tumors - evaluation in a randomized phase II trial. Nature. 2022. PMID: 35508656.
- Meckiff BJ, et al. Imbalance of Regulatory and Cytotoxic SARS-CoV-2-Reactive CD4 T Cells in COVID-19. Cell. 2020. PMID: 33096020.
To Apply: Please submit a CV & Cover Letter and indicate one or more potential matches to the specific projects from above. Applications without a cover letter will NOT be reviewed.
The La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) offers a collegial work environment that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork and creativity. Full-time employment at LJI includes a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, paid sick leave, and contributions to a retirement plan (403B). For the last decade, LJI has been ranked as one of the best places to work in San Diego by the San Diego Business Journal. The Institute hosts world-renowned faculty and over 80 postdoctoral researchers. LJI is located in the Science Research Park on the campus of UC San Diego, providing easy access to the San Diego life sciences community and all that the area has to offer.
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- Job Function PHD
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $71,760.00
- Max Hiring Rate $76,024.00
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