Postdoctoral Fellow - T Cell Immunology
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Job posting number: #7324191 (Ref:10032814)
Posted: February 23, 2026
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at theBeckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.
TheSun Lab is seeking ahighly motivated Postdoctoral Fellowto join our research team studying transcription factor–regulated T cell function and its implications in autoimmune and infectious diseases. Our research is supported by NIH and industry grants and aims to translate basic T cell biology into therapeutic insights for immune-mediated disorders. Recent postdoctoral fellows from our lab have successfully transitioned to positions in academia and the pharmaceutical industry, both in the U.S. and internationally.
Our work focuses on transcriptional and gene-regulatory control of T cell function, with publications in leading journals such asRelevant publications include works inNature Immunology(PMID: 28846085),Nature Communications(PMID: 30451821),Science Advances(DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ado4274), andCell Reports(DOI: DOI:10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114951). For a complete list of publications, please visitDr. Sun’s NCBI bibliography.
As a successful candidate you will:
· Design and perform experiments to analyze gene function in T cells.
· Investigate transcription factor–regulated gene expression.
· Utilize and manage mouse models of T cell–dependent diseases, including autoimmunity and infection.
· Conduct standard tissue culture experiments and cellular immunology assays.
Your qualifications should include:
· Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, or a related biological field.
· Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
· Experience withcell cultureandmouse modelsis required.
· A solid background inimmunologyand molecular biology techniques.
· Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
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Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $34.00 - $37.55 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
