Postdoctoral Fellow – RNA Delivery, Yen/Fan/Emani Labs Full-time

Postdoctoral Fellow Position

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love. A postdoctoral fellow position is available for a highly motivated and independent candidate to join the laboratory of Dr. Chun-Wan Yen and Dr. Yuchen Fan in the Department of Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutical Science (SMPS) at Genentech and Dr. Maheswara Reddy Emani in Biochemical Cellular Pharmacology (BCP) department. The position focuses on drug delivery development, with an emphasis on nanomedicine and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) enabled RNA delivery. We are committed to advancing the understanding of structure–activity relationships between LNP design and biological performance.

This postdoctoral role offers an opportunity to investigate the innate immune response to RNA delivery. The fellow will work within a joint research environment between SMPS and BCP departments, contributing to the development of ML/AI models for LNP formulation and characterization, as well as the development of in vitro systems.

The Opportunity:

• This position will also work closely with mentors in immunology discovery and AI Machine Learning teams to establish a predictive model between RNA/lipid nanoparticle and immune stimulations.
• As a member of the joint departments, you will have cross-functional collaborations.
• Join the Genentech Postdoctoral Program, which offers outstanding training and mentorship, opportunities to present work internally and externally, and a strong focus on career development.

Who You Are:

• Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated strong research track record, including first-author publications, and a passion for solving scientific problems through creative approaches.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with relevant experimental techniques, including hands-on experience with cell culture, in vitro assay development, and knowledge of LNP workflows.
• Experience with machine learning or data mining is a plus.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco California is $98,000 to $104,500. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.

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