Location
San Bruno, CA | United States
Job description
Category: Postdoc
Lab/Area: Conklin Lab
Description: The Conklin Lab ( is recruiting a Postdoctoral fellow to lead research projects related to therapeutic gene editing. The Conklin Lab is based at the Gladstone Institutes, with close collaboration with scientists at UCSF and the Innovative Genomics Institute. Projects focus on CRISPR gene editing in iPSC-neurons to reverse neurodegenerative disease phenotypes with the goal of eventual clinical trials. Projects are funded by the NIH, the CIRM, CMTA and disease groups. Postdoctoral fellows are expected to lead collaborative teams that includes ample support staff. Strong communication skills, with a solid background in genetics, molecular biology and cell culture are required. Novel genome engineering methods will be employed leading to significant opportunities for high profile publications.
Overviews of current projects can be found in news about the lab:
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Hiring Range:
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Gladstone Perks & Benefits - People -work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates within an organization that values each member of its community.
- A meaningful place to grow and learn -whether it's your professional skills or scientific knowledge, we have the resources and environment to advance either so you can better support Gladstone's mission to drive a new era of discovery in disease-oriented science and to mentor tomorrow's leaders in an inspiring and diverse environment.
- Healthy work/life balance -you are highly engaged and productive at work because you can have time to recharge and enjoy a vibrant life outside of work.
- Compensation -competitive salary. Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
- Excellent benefits -generous medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid vacation, commuter benefits, access to free shuttle transportation.
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