Postdoc: Imaging & High-Throughput Compound Discovery

Roche; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits available

Job summary

Genentech in South San Francisco seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to pioneer high-throughput imaging and computational methods that reveal compound effects across diverse model systems. You will join a collaborative team and work toward data-driven discovery and drug development.

The role emphasizes hands-on assay development, image analysis, and AI-driven interpretation, with opportunities for publication and professional growth within Genentech’s renowned postdoctoral program.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with hands-on experimental expertise in single-cell genomics or imaging.
• First-author paper in a leading peer-reviewed journal.
• Experience with microscopy and quantitative imaging; ML for imaging is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize high-plex imaging assays to capture multiplexed readouts.
• Develop computational approaches to enhance information extraction from images.
• Design and execute large-scale compound screens across diverse model systems.
• Apply single-cell and multi-omics analyses to map perturbation relationships.
• Leverage automation and high-throughput workflows to scale screens.
• Collaborate across departments and contribute to high-impact publications.
• Participate in Genentech Postdoctoral Program and professional development.

Skills

Image analysis

Machine learning

Python

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant field

Tools

Microscopy

High-content imaging

Job description

Genentech in South San Francisco seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to pioneer high-throughput imaging and computational methods that reveal compound effects across diverse model systems. You will join a collaborative team and work toward data-driven discovery and drug development.

The role emphasizes hands-on assay development, image analysis, and AI-driven interpretation, with opportunities for publication and professional growth within Genentech’s renowned postdoctoral program.