Immunologist, Virology Department

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At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.

The Virology Department seeks a highly motivated Immunologist to join a research team developing novel therapeutics that enhance host immune responses to viral infections. The successful candidate will drive early-stage drug discovery, leveraging expertise in immunology to design and execute biological studies that advance our understanding of immune modulation and antiviral strategies. This position offers opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced, collaborative, and resource-rich environment.

• Leads the design and execution of scientific research to discover novel drug targets and advance therapeutic candidates
• Independently plans, performs, and interprets in vitro experiments to generate high‑quality data that drives decision‑making within drug discovery programs
• Establish and optimize preclinical models to assess immune modulation and therapeutic efficacy
• Proactively evaluates new technologies and develops new assays to enhance our understanding of disease mechanisms
• Evaluate and propose new therapeutic concepts and project ideas
• Works collaboratively in cross‑functional project teams
• Present research findings to project teams and senior leadership; contribute to publications, patents, and regulatory filings
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills
• Must think critically and creatively, stay informed of the latest developments in the field, and have excellent organizational and planning skills.

• PhD in immunology, viral immunology, immuno‑oncology or related field with 0+ years of experience
• Demonstrated research productivity and innovation through first‑author publications in peer‑reviewed journals

• PhD and 2+ years postdoctoral experience in immunology, viral immunology, or immuno‑oncology with proven successful research strongly preferred
• Strong background and hands‑on experience in human adaptive immunity and immune modulation strategies
• Expertise in T and/or B cellular immunology
• Expertise in liver immunology
• Demonstrated research productivity and innovation through first‑author publications in top‑tier journals
• Strong motivation, independence and ability to work in a fast‑paced multidisciplinary environment with minimal supervision
• Expertise in multi‑color flow cytometry (10+ colors), primary immune cell isolation and culture, intracellular cytokine staining, and other assays used to probe immune cell function

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