Postdoctoral Fellow, Immunology, Orphan GPCR Job

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Postdoctoral Fellow, Immunology, Orphan GPCR-6879150511DescriptionJanssen Research & Development, L.L.C., a Johnson and Johnson Company, is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow in the Immunology Team and the Orphan GPCR (G-protein coupled receptor) Team at Janssen R&D (La Jolla, California).Janssen Research & Development, L.L.C. develops treatments that improve the health and lifestyles of people worldwide. Research and development areas encompass novel targets in neurologic disorders, gastroenterology, oncology, infectious disease, diabetes, hematology, metabolic disorders, immunologic disorders, and reproductive medicine. For more about Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., one of the Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, please visit http://www.janssenpharmaceuticalsinc.com.
The Immunology and Orphan GPCR teams at Janssen R&D in La Jolla California is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to search for physiological ligands of orphan GPCRs and nuclear receptors which show key immunological or neuroimmunological functions. This is a joint project between Janssen and a distinguished academic immunologist. The candidate will be mentored by investigators from Janssen and the academic professor, and will carry out research work in close collaboration with members of Janssen Immunology, Janssen Neuroscience, and the academic laboratories. This position presents a unique opportunity to the candidate to interact with the group of established advisors with diverse experiences in a dynamic academic and pharmaceutical collaborative environment. The project will involve identification of putative ligands using biochemical purification and receptor-specific assays, characterization of the putative ligand in vitro and in vivo, and investigation of the roles of identified ligands and receptors in diseases.
To be considered for the Janssen Research & Development Immunology Post-Doc program, you can search available opportunities and submit your application on the Johnson & Johnson careers website: careers.jnj.comWe are accepting applications for the 2015 program for the following projects:Selective Targeting of B Cells; partnership with The Scripps Research Institute; Reference #6880150511Innate Immune Cell Plasticity; partnership with The University of Southern California; Reference #6878150511De-orphanization of a GPCR; Reference #6879150511You can locate these opportunities by searching all job opportunities using the reference numbers above.
Please note: applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and positions will be closed once successful candidates are identified. Additional opportunities will also be posted on a rolling basis.
QualificationsThe successful candidate should have a PhD in immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, or other closely-related field. Research experience in tissue extraction and biochemical purification and in GPCR biology is required. Experience in cellular immunology, signaling studies, nuclear receptor, and animal studies will be a plus. The qualified candidate needs to have demonstrable evidence of scientific productivity reflected in publications in peer-reviewed journals.
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