Postdoctoral Fellow (Sette Lab)

The Sette Lab at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join projects focused on human T cell responses to viral and bacterial pathogens — including Coronaviruses, Paramyxoviruses, Bordetella pertussis, Streptococcus, and other emergent pathogens — as well as allergy and neurodegenerative diseases — with direct applications to vaccine development and global health, using cutting-edge technologies such as multi-parameter flow cytometry, single-cell RNA sequencing, T cell receptor (TCR) profiling, and bioinformatic analyses.   About the role You will work alongside Dr. Sette and a collaborative team to define research questions, lead experimental and bioinformatic studies, and drive projects to publication. The lab integrates wet-lab immunology with computational approaches, and you'll have room to shape your own direction within that framework (https://www.lji.org/labs/sette/). This is a full-time position available immediately.   List of relevant publications related to this position:   Michaelis et al., Nature 2025 (PMID: 41034581) Pereira Neto TA., Cell 2025 (PMID: 40774254) da Silva Antunes et al., J Allergy Clin Immunol (PMID: 40714043) da Silva Antunes et al., Cell Host Microbe 2023 (PMID: 37490913) Tarke et al., Cell 2022 (PMID: 35139340)   Required qualifications   PhD in immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, microbiology, virology, or a related field. Hands-on experience in human immunology, cell culture, and multi-parameter flow cytometry. Track record of peer-reviewed publications. Experience with FluoroSpot/ELISPOT, scRNAseq/TCRseq, or bioinformatic pipelines is a plus but not required — we're happy to support skill development in these areas.   Compensation and benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Full health, dental, and vision coverage. Access to cutting-edge facilities and resources for research. Dedicated mentorship and support for career development. Networking opportunities with professionals in the field of immunology. To apply Submit a single PDF containing: (1) a cover letter describing your background and interest, (2) your CV, and (3) contact information for three references.