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Postdoctoral Fellow - Neuroscience

Employer
Amgen
Location
Cambridge, MA, US
Start date
Aug 9, 2019

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Discipline
Science/R&D, Neuroscience
Required Education
Other
Position Type
Full time
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Job Details

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.

The Amgen Post-Doctoral Program is committed to providing future scientists with an enriching environment to inspire innovation that will contribute to the development of human therapeutics.

Amgen's Neuroscience Research Therapeutic Area based in Cambridge, MA is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate the role of TDP-43 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) as part of a collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital. The successful candidate will work both, at Amgen and at MGH to implement manifold in vitro and in vivo experimental approaches to help identify and validate innovative therapeutic targets. These techniques include molecular biology, biochemistry, cell culture, immunoblotting, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and the use of mouse models of disease.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Design and execute experimental strategies to understand how TDP-43 aggregation contributes to ALS.
  • Establish in vitro cell based models of TDP-43 aggregation (cell lines and/or iPSC)
  • Implementation of multiple state-of-the-art techniques in molecular biology, biochemistry, and microscopy
  • Analyze, interpret, and present experimental results at lab meetings.
  • Publish/present findings in peer-reviewed journals/scientific conferences.
  • Maintain accurate records of experiments and analyses.
  • Maintain effective communication with manager and other colleagues at both, Amgen and MGH.


The assignment length is expected to be 2 years

Basic Qualifications

Ph.D. at the time of appointment

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field at the time of appointment

Previous first-author publication(s) in internationally recognized journals

Ability to meet aggressive timelines and deliverables in a collaborative environment

Excellent speaking, reading and writing skills

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Curiosity and a willingness to work independently

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Company

We are all different, yet we have this in common: our mission to serve patients. This sense of shared purpose is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. It guides us as we continue to launch new medicines and reach millions of patients worldwide.

We live the mission.

We win together.

We thrive on continual challenge.

Our team of 22,000+ scientists and professionals worldwide bring distinct perspectives and experiences to all we do. We leverage our global talent to achieve together—to research, manufacture and deliver ever-better products and greater depth to our mission.

At Amgen, there is a strong correlation between our high level of diversity and performance. Because addressing issues with a wider range of perspectives and approaches leads to more creative problem-solving. Together, we’re transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health.

Connect with us to explore how you can Win, Live, and Thrive at Amgen.

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Phone
805-447-1000
Location
Corporate Headquarters
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks
California
91320-1799
United States

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