The Crotty lab has a 20 year history of innovative research in vaccine immunology and fundamental immunology of T follicular helper (Tfh) CD4 T cells and B cells, including antiviral responses, immune memory, HIV vaccines, and COVID-19. We are one of the most highly cited labs in the world and we are looking for smart, creative new team members from diverse scientific backgrounds! LJI is an outstanding place to be a postdoc.

About the lab:

https://www.lji.org/labs/crotty/

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=0kcUNTYAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

Dan JM, Mateus J, Kato Y, et al. Immunological memory to SARS-CoV-2 assessed for up to 8 months after infection. Science. 2021.

Lee and Sutton et al., Long-primed germinal centres with enduring affinity maturation and clonal migration. Nature. 2022.

Crotty, S. T Follicular Helper Cell Biology: A Decade of Discovery and Diseases. Immunity. 2019.

How to Apply:

Highly motivated individuals with a successful publication record and holding a PhD degree in molecular biology, bioinformatics, immunology, cell biology, virology, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should send their CV and a cover letter enclosed within a single file attachment to be considered.

About LJI

The La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) offers a collegial work environment that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork and creativity. Full-time employment at LJI includes a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, paid sick leave, and contributions to a retirement plan (403B). For the last decade, LJI has been ranked as one of the best places to work in San Diego by the San Diego Business Journal. The Institute hosts world-renowned faculty and over 80 postdoctoral researchers. LJI is located in the Science Research Park on the campus of UC San Diego, providing easy access to the San Diego life sciences community and all that the area has to offer.

The La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) offers a collegial work environment that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork and creativity. Full-time employment at LJI includes a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, paid sick leave, and contributions to a retirement plan (403B). For the last decade, LJI has been ranked as one of the best places to work in San Diego by the San Diego Business Journal. The Institute hosts world-renowned faculty and over 80 postdoctoral researchers. LJI is located in the Science Research Park on the campus of UC San Diego, providing easy access to the San Diego life sciences community and all that the area has to offer.

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Postdoctoral Fellow (Crotty Lab)

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