Postdoctoral Fellow - Cardiometabolic Disorders (Discovery)
Not Disclosed•InternOn-site
location_on76, East Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, California, 91360, United States
You will join the Cardiometabolic Disorders Discovery Research Group in Thousand Oaks, CA. This group leverages state-of-the-art technologies and broad expertise to generate foundational biological insights that inform therapeutic development for cardiovascular disease. As part of Amgen's Research & Development Postdoc Program, the team is dedicated to training the next generation of biomedical scientists to make both fundamental and translational contributions to the fields of biochemistry and cell biology.
This is a vital, academic-style training position designed for a highly motivated and creative scientist. In this role, you will advance the understanding of the biochemical and cellular mechanisms underlying cardiovascular disease by applying interdisciplinary approaches to investigate proteins encoded by recently discovered genetic risk factors. You will conduct cutting-edge research to interrogate cellular pathways that go awry in cardiovascular disease, interacting and collaborating with cross-functional scientists to gain exposure to the broad process of drug discovery. Your work will aim to make novel discoveries that contribute to the broader field, disseminated through impactful publications and conference presentations.
Amgen does not have a fixed application deadline for this position; applications are accepted continuously until a sufficient number of candidates are received or a candidate is selected. You may redact or remove age-identifying information (such as age, date of birth, or graduation dates) from your application materials without penalty. Please note that sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed, and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, the organization competes in the fight against serious disease to improve the quality of life for people around the world.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Work model: On-site
76, East Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, California, 91360, United States
Thousand Oaks, California
Strong foundation in molecular and cellular biology with a track record of independent research, demonstrated through first author publications; Expertise in mechanistic biochemistry and/or cell biology in mammalian systems; Experience studying vesicular trafficking and/or the endolysosomal system; Hands-on experience with techniques such as mammalian cell culture and transfection, SDS-PAGE and immunoblotting, immunofluorescence and live cell imaging; Excellent critical thinking, organizational, and communication skills; Ability to stay current with scientific literature and apply insights to experimental design and interpretation; A strong passion for discovery and advancing new areas of biology.
Skills: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Mammalian Cell Culture, Transfection, Sdspage, Immunoblotting, Immunofluorescence, Live Cell Imaging, Vesicular Trafficking.
Education: PhD required in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related life sciences.
