Discovery Postdoctoral Fellow, Chronic Inflammation

What You'll Bring to the Role:

• PhD in immunology, cell biology, functional genomics, or a related field (PhD students in the last year of their thesis work, are eligible to apply).
• Background in immune, molecular, or cell biology techniques, such as immune cell culture and manipulation.
• Special consideration is given to candidates who have a proven track record in querying omics datasets and applying them in their research.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment, fostering productive research collaborations.
• Strong multitasking skills and ability to troubleshoot technical and scientific challenges as they arise.
• Strong publication record or other scientific achievements (i.e. awards, patents, grants).
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Passion for fundamental exploratory research and boundless curiosity.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and cover letter by April 1 for consideration. Please make sure to discuss in the cover letter how this training program will help you fulfill your career goals. #PDX # LI Onsite

Why Novartis:

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture (link is external)

You’ll receive:

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards (link is external)

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

The pay rate for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $75,000 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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