Postdoctoral Fellow - Aging Immunity & Regeneration

Novartis; South Dakota; On-site; USD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Biomedical Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program invites exceptional early-career scientists to join DARe in San Diego and pursue independent projects on aging, immune system dynamics, tissue regeneration, and disease susceptibility.

The program offers mentorship from leading scientists, access to advanced technologies, and opportunities to publish, present, and collaborate across disciplines within a global research ecosystem.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field completed prior to the fellowship start date (2026).
• Strong background in immunology, aging biology, regenerative biology, developmental biology, stem cell biology, or related discipline.
• Ability to conduct mechanistic studies to generate and test hypotheses.
• Proven scientific achievement and ability to drive projects independently.
• Commitment to learning, innovation, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute independent, hypothesis-driven research programs.
• Develop and apply in vitro and in vivo models to study aging-immune interactions.
• Perform molecular, cellular, and in vivo experiments to uncover aging-related mechanisms.
• Develop innovative approaches to tissue regeneration and aging research.
• Communicate findings through publications, presentations, and conferences.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across regenerative biology, immunology, and data science.

Skills

Immunology

Aging biology

Regenerative biology

Cell biology

Molecular biology

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

In vivo models

Organoid culture

Imaging

Job description

Novartis Biomedical Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program invites exceptional early-career scientists to join DARe in San Diego and pursue independent projects on aging, immune system dynamics, tissue regeneration, and disease susceptibility.

The program offers mentorship from leading scientists, access to advanced technologies, and opportunities to publish, present, and collaborate across disciplines within a global research ecosystem.