POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW - IMMUNOLOGICAL CONTROL OF B CELL REPERTOIRE DIVERSITY AND AFFINITY MATURATION

Job description

Job Description

Requisition ID: 7538180329

Janssen BioTherapeutics is seeking a highly motivated candidate to explore the rapidly expanding field of germinal center biology with a focus on B cell repertoire dynamics.

Biotherapeutics represent the next generation of promising anti-cancer, anti-viral, and immunomodulatory therapies. The Postdoctoral Fellow will harness a wealth of animal models and immunogens toexplore the immune responses which drive antibody repertoire expansion and contraction, and how this leads to highly affinity-matured antibodies . The Fellow will work in a dynamic environment in a team and organization with broad and rich scientific expertise. The Postdoctoral Fellow will gain valuable industry experience while helping uncover novel ways to generate some of the most promising therapies of the 21 st Century.

At Janssen, postdoctoral fellows are trained by expert scientists working at the cutting edge of drug discovery. Janssen BioTherapeutics supports a wide range of therapeutic areas including Oncology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular and Metabolism, Immunology, and Infectious Diseases. The successful candidate will learn from and contribute to an industry-leading drug discovery program that has brought numerous quality therapeutics to patients and significant contributions to human health. They will partner throughout the Janssen R&D organization and participate in cross-functional team discussions, gaining insight into many aspects of biotherapeutic discovery and development. The Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to author papers on their research and present novel findings at scientific conferences.

Key Objective:

To explore the immune responses which drive antibody repertoire expansion and contraction, and how this leads to highly affinity-matured antibodies

Desired profile

Qualifications

·  Suitable candidates will have a Ph.D. in immunology, cell biology or a related field.Research experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: Expertise in cell biology, flow cytometry, and immune phenotyping.
·  Experience in biostatistics
·  Candidates must display an ability to independently design and execute research. In addition to a broad knowledge of immunology and cell biology, we are seeking an individual with deep intellectual curiosity, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Primary Location
United States-Pennsylvania-Spring House
Organization
Janssen Research & Development, LLC. (6084)
Job Function
Administration
Requisition ID
7538180329