Postdoctoral Fellow, Cell & Tissue Genomics, Riggi & Murrow Lab

We are looking for a highly motivated researcher, who is passionate about making scientific discoveries that have the potential to impact human health, for a joint Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Riggi and Murrow labs within the Department of Cellular and Tissue Genomics (CTG) at Genentech. This Postdoctoral Fellow will lead projects that will advance our understanding on the role of distinct cellular states and tumor microenvironments in cancer, with a particular emphasis on metastatic breast cancer and tumor-microenvironment communication. The project will be in close collaboration with groups in Translational Medicine, breast cancer experts across Genentech, and the Spatial Omics (McGinnis lab) in Pathology.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to work with multiple groups with expertise spanning scientific disciplines and approaches, including oncology, single-cell biology, spatial transcriptomics, high-throughput functional screens, and computational biology. They will deploy single cell genomics and spatial transcriptomics approaches to uncover new tumor-TME communication patterns, deploy therapeutic strategies that modulate the crosstalk between tumor and immune cells, and develop new image-based screening technologies to identify targets that mediate clinically-relevant cell-cell interactions.

The applicant will also have access to our cutting-edge research campus, equipped with the most advanced biomedical, experimental, and computational technologies. Scientific insights resulting from this research are expected to be presented at scientific conferences and published in high impact journals. Opportunities for the clinical translation of new discoveries are also in place.

The Opportunity:

• Lead the experimental and computational direction of projects in collaboration with wet- and dry-lab colleagues to move projects forward.

• Initiate and foster intra- and inter-departmental collaborations that will streamline and accelerate the development of the projects.

• Share research through scientific publications, national and international conferences, and internal presentations.

Who You Are:

• PhD graduate in molecular, cellular, or cancer biology, or a related biological or biomedical science.

• Have solid technical and computational skills. Experience with mammalian cell lines and lentiviral vectors, -omics technologies (single cell, CRISPR, spatial) and microscopy are highly desired. Expertise in spatial-omic (Xenium) data analyses and interpretation is highly desired. Experience with new technology development is a plus.

• Be technically rigorous, curious and creative. Show enthusiasm in tackling complex biological problems and developing/applying new technologies.

• Have advanced at least one key research project as evidenced by a first author paper published or accepted in a respected peer-reviewed journal.

• Have excellent communication skills and a collaborative and collegial mindset.

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 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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