Job Description

The Position

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The Lamba Lab in the Department of Immunology and Regenerative Medicine at Genentech is seeking a self-motivated and curious Postdoctoral Fellow to develop and drive projects on retinal disease modeling and repair. The Departments of Immunology and Regenerative Medicine are part of Genentech Research and Early Development (gRED): scientists in gRED are at the interface between academic and industry research and are expected to present their research in publications as well as international conferences in addition to intra- and inter-departmental meetings. The Lamba lab is interested in understanding retinal disease pathogenesis using human stem cell based models.

The Opportunity:

• Focused on developing novel in vitro disease models for understanding disease pathogenesis and/or testing novel therapeutic hypotheses for retinal diseases.
• This role will require the ability to conceive, plan, and conduct independent research.
• You will have a positive, resilient, and collaborative attitude with the ability to develop novel hypotheses and drive projects.

Who You Are:

• Ph.D. with a proven track record of excellence in either Stem Cell Biology, Reprogramming, Cell Biology or Neuroscience.
• Must have advanced at least one key research project as evidenced by a first author paper published or accepted in a leading peer-reviewed journal.
• Strong background in culturing and manipulating organoid models, CRISPR screens or stem cell biology as evidenced by a first author paper published or accepted in peer-reviewed journals.

Preferred:

• Computational skills, retinal in vivo experience, or omics experience would be advantageous.
• Expertise in retinal disease modeling especially using pluripotent cells is highly desired.
• Team player with a proactive attitude to tackle long-standing, difficult problems in retinal biology.
• Highly motivated and capable of independent work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.

Postdoc Program

Elevate your research career to new heights with Genentech’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's 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 $92,500 and $98,500. 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.

Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace the increasingly diverse world around us. Genentech prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status and veteran status.

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