Postdoctoral Fellow - Cellular Immunology

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope

We are dedicated to changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our committed faculty and staff are driven by a mission to contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases through cutting-edge research.

The Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope is seeking a talented Postdoctoral Fellow for Dr. Helena Reijonen's laboratory within the Department of Immunology and Theranostics at the Art Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute.

Dr. Reijonen's research focuses on characterizing autoimmune-mediated Type 1 Diabetes. The lab aims to identify autoreactive T lymphocytes in the blood of individuals with T1D, understand their activation and regulation, and discover novel signatures and pathways of autoimmunity. The lab also investigates extracellular vesicles as communication means between immune cells and pancreatic islets, with the goal of improving disease prediction, monitoring, and therapy evaluation.

As a successful candidate, you will :

• Design and perform experiments, analyze data
• Communicate regularly with team members
• Present research findings at scientific meetings
• Write and submit manuscripts for publication
• Write and submit grant proposals

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include :

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