Post Doctorate Fellow, Discovering Receptors That Enable Targeted Oligonucleotide Delivery to Immune Cells
IonisCarlsbad, California, United States
Posted September 29, 2025
65000 - 87000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Ionis Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company that discovers and develops RNA-targeted medicines for patients with serious and rare diseases.
Job Description
Ionis Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motivated Post Doctorate Fellow to contribute to advancing targeted RNA-therapeutics delivery to immune cells. The role offers a unique opportunity to gain deep research experience in a fast-paced industry environment while making a meaningful contribution to the development of next-generation RNA medicines.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related fields with 0-3 years of postgraduate training
- Familiarity with flow cytometry, including panel design and data analysis
- Experience with cell culture techniques, including primary immune cell isolation and maintenance
- In vivo study experience or willingness to learn
- Experience with molecular biology methods (e.g., RNA analysis, qPCR, siRNA/ASO delivery)
- Strong background in immunology and lymphocyte biology is a plus
- Ability to analyze large datasets (e.g., scRNA-seq, transcriptomics) and interpret receptor expression profiles is a plus
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to design experiments independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for publication and presentation
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package
- Paid time off
- 401k matching
- Retirement plan