Postdoctoral Fellow – Respiratory & Immunology – Early Drug Discovery Research
| Company | AstraZeneca |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, DC, USA, Gaithersburg, MD, USA |
| Salary | $96000 – $104000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | PhD |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- A PhD or equivalent, in Immunology, or Molecular Biology in research background
- A maximum of 4 years of postdoctoral experience
- Effective implementation of standard molecular biology lab assays and in vitro cell culture to answer research questions
- Extensive knowledge of immunology and lung biology
- Publication record of novel and impactful research
Responsibilities
- Understanding the role of Macrophages in COPD disease
- Conducting experiments related to their projects
- Collaborating with fellow scientists and cross-functional teams within the department
- Attending regional and national conferences
- Publishing in high-impact peer-reviewed journals
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with complex dataset analysis and exploration
- Experience with human primary cell cultures and 3D tissue models
- Experience with macrophage and neutrophil culture
- Great enthusiasm for novel exploratory research