LJI T32 Immunology Training Program for US Citizen and Permanent Resident Postdoctoral Fellows
La Jolla Institute for Immunology
Summary
La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) offers a research training program for postdoctoral scientists who are US citizens or non-citizen permanent residents. The program provides training in immunological mechanisms related to the development and treatment of autoimmune, inflammatory, and infectious disease and cancer.
Job description
Program Overview
La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) offers a research training program for postdoctoral scientists who are US citizens or non-citizen permanent residents. The program provides training in immunological mechanisms related to the development and treatment of autoimmune, inflammatory, and infectious disease and cancer.
The program involves 21 faculty members from LJI whose expertise is in immune cell function relating to inflammatory diseases such as diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, atherosclerosis, and atopic dermatitis; infectious diseases such as dengue, zika, cytomegalovirus, coronavirus, and tuberculosis; and immunotherapy of cancer.
Research Training Faculty
- Ferhat Ay, PhD - Gene regulation by epigenomics data analysis
- Chris Benedict, PhD - Virus control by TNF-related cytokines
- Hilde Cheroutre, PhD - T cell memory and mucosal immunity
- Michael Croft, PhD - TNF family cytokines and inflammatory disease
- Shane Crotty, PhD - Humoral immunity, viruses, and vaccine design
- Patrick Hogan, PhD - Protein-protein interactions, calcium signaling
- Alba Grifoni, PhD - Bioinformatics and experimental approaches to antiviral immune responses
- Mitchell Kronenberg, PhD - Invariant natural killer T cells and mucosal immunity
- Sam Myers, PhD - Proteomics and signal transduction
- Bjoern Peters, PhD - T cell antigen processing, presentation, and recognition
- Anjana Rao, PhD - Gene expression in T lymphocytes and cancer
- Erica Ollmann Saphire, PhD - Structural biology of viruses and antibodies
- Stephen Schoenberger, PhD - T cell memory and cancer
- Alessandro Sette, Dr. Biol. Sc. - T cell epitopes in infectious diseases and allergies
- Sonia Sharma, PhD - DNA sensing and innate immunity
- Sujan Shresta, PhD - Immunology of dengue virus
- Pandurangan Vijayanand, MD, PhD - Epigenomics in asthma and cancer
- Daniela Weiskopf, PhD - T cell responses in emerging infectious viruses
How to Apply
Positions are available immediately. Interested persons should submit a cover letter stating career goals, a curriculum vitae, and the names of at least 3 professional references. Applications should indicate the faculty mentors whose research aligns with the goals of the trainee. Early application is encouraged as there is a rolling review and admissions policy. Please enclose all documents within a single file attachment.
Requirements
- Must be a United States citizen, non-citizen national, or lawfully admitted permanent resident with Alien Registration Receipt Card (I-151 or I-551) or other verification of legal admission as a permanent resident
- PhD, MD, or MD/PhD scientist
- Interest in basic and applied research of the immune system
- Commitment to pursue basic research training
- Cover letter stating career goals
- Curriculum vitae
- Names of at least 3 professional references
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Sick Leave
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
Company overview
La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) is a premier independent, nonprofit biomedical research institute dedicated to advancing our understanding of the immune system to prevent and treat a wide range of diseases. Founded in 1988 and located in La Jolla, San Diego, California, LJI has established itself as a world-renowned center for immunology research. The institute focuses on fundamental immunological research with applications in cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, and vaccine development. LJI's scientists conduct cutting-edge research in areas such as T cell biology, innate immunity, immune memory, and immune system regulation. The institute fosters a collaborative environment where researchers work across disciplines to translate basic discoveries into clinical applications. With its strong emphasis on training the next generation of immunologists and its commitment to scientific excellence, LJI plays a crucial role in advancing immunology research and contributing to global health solutions.