Postdoctoral Fellow | Protein Chemistry, Monoclonal Antibodies (mAbs) Purification | T1D

The Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope is looking for a talented Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Diabetes Immunology.  This candidate will contribute to a team committed to cure type 1 diabetes. In particular, the research plan is focused on the development of novel molecular therapeutics entities, aiming to target the autoimmune response and protect the insulin-producing cells from the inflammatory microenvironment.

This candidate will develop her/his work with Dr. Enrique Montero and Dr. Bart Roep.  This position is open in the Department of Diabetes Immunology, which was recently created within the Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute at the City of Hope.  

Key Responsibilities include:

• The candidate will have the unique opportunity of contributing to a translational research program and working with renowned specialists in the fields of immunology, diabetes, and biotechnology.
• Will be exposed to novel proprietary technologies developed at the City of Hope. For more information, visit DMRI sites here and here.  

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• A Ph.D. degree in life or biomedical sciences, or a related discipline is required.  
• Experience in molecular immunology is needed.  
• Candidates should have experience in cell culture, molecular biology, protein chemistry, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) purification and conjugation, ELISA and flow cytometry.

Preferred education experience and skills:

• Experience in lymphocyte function tests and immunohistochemistry are desirable.  
• Notions on mAbs pharmacokinetics, bio distribution, immunogenicity and toxicology analysis in experimental models are a plus.

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.