Postdoctoral Scientist – Fibrosis, Liver Disease

Responsibilities

• Lead independent research projects to investigate pathogenic mechanisms in chronic fibrotic liver disease
• Utilize single-cell and spatial transcriptomic datasets, as well as clinical datasets, to uncover novel mechanisms driving fibrotic niche expansion
• Use mouse genetic and pharmacology approaches to investigate disease drivers and establish novel ex vivo models for target identification
• Design, conduct, and analyze in vitro and in vivo experiments to drive research towards publication in top-tier journals
• Present research findings at scientific conferences

Requirements

• Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, or a related discipline
• At least one first-author paper published or accepted in a peer-reviewed journal
• Proficiency in mammalian cell biology and biochemistry techniques
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise in cell biology, molecular biology, and imaging techniques (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9, microscopy, flow cytometry)
• Experience with mouse models of disease, including handling, in-life procedures, and tissue harvesting
• Familiarity with the analysis of large-scale multiomic datasets, such as single-cell and spatial transcriptomics
• Experience developing complex primary cell co-culture systems
• Demonstrated success in leading hypothesis-driven biological research in a collaborative team environment

About the Company

Gilead is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that has tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer for more than 35 years. We work relentlessly to develop therapies that improve lives and ensure global access to life-changing scientific innovations.