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Postdoctoral Fellow (Grifoni Lab)


Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Grifoni lab is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join projects related to immune responses to infection and vaccines. Dr. Grifonis lab focuses on human and mouse T cell responses to infectious diseases particularly Coronaviruses Enteroviruses Orthomyxoviruses Orthopoxviruses Arenaviruses and other emergent viral pathogens relevant to worldwide global health. The Grifoni lab work unravels T cell responses induced by infections and current or novel viral-based the roleThe ideal candidate would have an interest in translational research with applications in health care and will play a crucial role within a dedicated team of scientists and thrive in a supportive atmosphere that offers mentorship nurtures talent and promotes personal development and education. LJI is a globally recognized institution that offers outstanding perks and strong backing for its of relevant publications related to this position:Tarke et al. Cell Rep Med 2023; PMID: Neto et al. Cell 2025; PMID:Lee et al. Cell Rep Med 2026; PMID:Snyder et al. Clin Immunol 2026; PMID:Include in your application in one single A cover letter describing your background and interest in the position2. Your CV3. Contact information for three referencesRequired Qualifications: PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in immunology virology or bioinformaticsMinimum 4 years of hands-on experience in T cell immunology and/or virology during their track record of independent experimental design optimization and execution of cell culture multi-color flow cytometry (10 required 20 preferred) and FluoroSpot/ELISPOT written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to write scientific Qualifications: Prior experience with in vivo mouse models of viral infectionExperience analyzing large-scale datasets (e.g. viral sequences scRNAseq TCRseq) including proficiency with computational methods and relevant statistical :Salary commensurate with experienceOpportunities for professional development and advancementAccess to cutting-edge facilities and resources for researchSupportive and inclusive work environment fostering growth and innovationNetworking opportunities with professionals in the field of immunology

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IMAGINE life without disease. Professor, President & CEO Erica Ollmann Saphire, Ph.D., MBA, is a leader in infectious disease research and has dedicated her career to bringing scientists together to face the toughest health threats. Learn More Our Focus Is Immunology At La Jolla Insti ... View more

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