Postdoctoral Fellow - Laboratory of Dr. Shika Ramanan

Job Description

The Ramanan lab aims to understand how immune cells influence mammary gland health during pregnancy and lactation. Our multi-disciplinary approach will use a combination of single-cell techniques, metabolomics, and metagenomics in mouse models to study the how immune cell changes that occur in the mammary gland during pregnancy and lactation can impact maternal health.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and independent postdoctoral fellow interested in studying how immune cells interact with epithelial cells in the mammary gland in pregnancy and lactation. The project will involve working with mouse models of injury and infection. The ideal candidate will be an immunologist who has expertise in tissue immunology, specifically T cells, and / or epithelial cell biology and has experience in working with mouse models. Ideal candidates should be intellectually curious, highly productive, driven to uncover new and impactful biology and to apply this knowledge to the larger problem of maternal health, and enjoy working in a committed and diverse team.

Application Instructions :

Applicants should submit a current resume, a list of their pre-prints and publications, names of three references, and an indication of how their expertise and academic accomplishments make them a good fit for the position.

Who We Are

The Salk Institute is an internationally renowned research institution that values  all  members of our scientific community. We seek bold and interactive leaders passionate about exploring new frontiers in science. Our collaborative community embraces perspectives across discipline, professional acumen, and unique life experiences, fostering innovation, and a sense of belonging. Together, we strive to improve the wellbeing of humanity through groundbreaking research.

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What We Require

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell Biology or related fields

What We Can Offer

The full postdoctoral salary range for wet lab opportunities is $70,000-$77,500 (see below). This range covers the entire postdoctoral training period; recent Ph.D. graduates should expect an offer at or close to $70,000 (minimum of the salary range). Salk Institute provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Experience Level / TierSalk Postdoc Salary0$70,0001$71,5002$73,0003$74,5004$76,0005$77,500

Benefits

Salk Institute offers competitive benefits , including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, patient advocacy services, and transit / parking program.

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The acronym “I CARE” provides a simple way to remember each of the values and reminds each of us of the importance of what we do each day.

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