美国加州大学圣地亚哥分校招聘博士后—树突状细胞生物学与重编程

美国加州大学圣地亚哥分校招聘博士后—树突状细胞生物学与重编程

Postdoctoral Scholar – Dendritic Cell Biology & Reprogramming, UCSD

University of California San Diego

Date Posted: Posted on 23 April 2026

Location: United States (US)

Salary: $69,000 - $71,600

Job Tags:

cell identity

cell reprogramming

CRISPR editing

dendritic cells

epigenomics

The Idoyaga Laboratory at the University of California, San Diego is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scholar to investigate mechanisms of cellular identity and plasticity in the immune system. Understanding how cells maintain or change their identity is a central problem in biology, with implications for development, immune function, and cellular reprogramming. This is a two-year postdoctoral position supporting discovery-driven research at the interface of immunology, genomics, and systems biology.

Research Focus:

Our laboratory investigates the mechanisms by which dendritic cells initiate and modulate immune responses. Within this framework, we study how cellular identity is established, maintained, and reprogrammed during homeostasis and inflammation.

By uncovering the regulatory principles that govern dendritic cell identity, this work aims to define fundamental mechanisms of cellular stability and plasticity, with broad implications for how immune responses are controlled.

The successful candidate will work on projects broadly related to:

Transcriptional and epigenetic regulation of dendritic cell identity

Cellular plasticity and reprogramming in the immune system

Functional and molecular characterization of dendritic cell states

The position will involve a combination of experimental and computational approaches tailored to the candidate’s expertise.

Qualifications:

We are seeking candidates with strong training in one or more of the following areas:

Immunology, molecular biology, or cell biology

Functional genomics or epigenomics

Single-cell genomics (e.g., scRNA-seq, ATAC-seq)

CRISPR-based perturbation approaches (e.g., CRISPR screening, CRISPRi/a)

Computational biology or quantitative analysis of high-dimensional datasets

Required:

Ph.D. in a relevant field (or expected by start date).

Demonstrated research productivity (e.g., publications or preprints)

Strong interest in fundamental mechanisms of cell identity

This fellowship is intended to support early-stage postdoctoral scholars; candidates transitioning directly from their Ph.D. or within the first 1-2 years of their postdoctoral training are especially encouraged to apply.

Preferred:

Prior experience with dendritic cells or immune cell biology

Experience with CRISPR or single-cell technologies

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment

Candidates with prior experience in CRISPR-based functional genomics are especially encouraged to apply.

Environment and Training:

UC San Diego provides a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment with access to state-of-the-art genomics, single-cell, and computational biology resources. The Idoyaga laboratory has a strong track record of impactful research in dendritic cell biology.

The postdoctoral scholar will receive:

Mentorship and support toward scientific independence

Support for fellowship and career development applications

Opportunities to develop independent research directions

Opportunities to present at national and international conferences

Application Details:

To apply, please submit the following materials:

CV

Cover letter describing research interests and experience

Contact information for 2-3 references (letters will be requested at a later stage)

Priority deadline: May 15, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis thereafter until the position is filled.

Anticipated start date: June 2026 (flexible).

Funding Acknowledgment:

This Natural Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowship is funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values diversity in the academic community.

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