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Postdoctoral Fellow, Hair and Skin Biology
Postdoctoral Fellow, Hair and Skin BiologyAbbVie • East Irvine, California, United States
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Hair and Skin Biology

Postdoctoral Fellow, Hair and Skin Biology

AbbVie • East Irvine, California, United States
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Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok .

Job Description

AbbVie needs outstanding individuals willing to challenge themselves to find the best solutions for our patients. The AbbVie Postdoctoral Program is one way we are doing just that. AbbVie Postdoctoral Fellows serve as technical experts who investigate, develop, and optimize new methods and techniques to address critical project or functional area needs. Participants will improve existing or develop new laboratory methods and processes, read and adapt literature to accomplish assignments, and should have mastery of a range of experimental techniques and data analysis specific to their area of expertise.

The Postdoctoral Program supports investigational and experimental research where publication is an important component. Participants will be mentored by renowned industry scientists and collaborators at AbbVie and focus on delivering cutting-edge advancements in Discovery, Development Sciences, and Aesthetics which includes fields such as chemistry, biology, pharmaceutical science, and computational information sciences. This enriching training program offers a balance of supervised investigation and work experience in a learning environment that will expose the participant to activities across the drug development process.

We are seeking scientists from U.S.-based academic institutions who can be matched to projects within their area of scientific expertise for this unique 2-3-year assignment. Applicants who are awarded a postdoctoral position will have the opportunity to build a solid career foundation in the pharmaceutical industry while contributing to advancing human health through AbbVies industry-leading biopharmaceutical pipeline.

Role Overview

AbbVies Allergan Aesthetics Biological Research group is seeking a highly motivated and skilled postdoctoral fellow to join our cutting-edge research team in Irvine, CA. This position will focus on advancing the understanding of drivers of hair loss due to Androgenetic Alopecia using iPSC-derived models, multi-omics analysis, and in vitro functional assays. The postdoc will engage in interdisciplinary collaborations to drive novel research initiatives and contribute to the advancement of new therapeutics in hair growth. In addition to day-to-day laboratory benchwork, the candidate will also apply cutting edge analysis of the large multi-omics datasets to enhance target discovery and drive innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct advanced research in hair follicle disease biology using cutting-edge model systems and readouts.
  • Perform iPSC culture and differentiations for key hair follicle cell types.
  • Characterize key cell types with a variety of novel assays and techniques, including multi-omic analysis (scRNAseq, proteomics, and metabolomics) and complex model systems (co-culture / organoid).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including biologists, pathologists, and bioinformaticians, to design innovative experiments and analyze complex datasets.
  • Research and understand relevant target / disease biology; design and implement experimentation to validate hypotheses.
  • Prepare and present scientific reports, manuscripts, and presentations to disseminate findings to both internal and external audiences.
  • Maintain accurate records of research activities, methodologies, and data analysis, adhering to ethical standards and compliance guidelines.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology or equivalent with experience in dermatology, developmental biology, cancer biology or pharmacological evaluation of drugs.
  • Hands-on experience in culturing primary human cells or stem cells as well as complex cell models to evaluate function (organoids, co-cultures).
  • Proficiency in molecular biology techniques and familiarity with multiomics data types. Competency with various single-cell, spatial transcriptomics and high-plex immunofluorescence proteomics profiling platforms.
  • Excellent project management skills. Ability to multitask and work within timelines.
  • Capable of independently designing and executing experiments, interpreting data, and identifying appropriate follow-up strategies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex scientific data and translate it into actionable insights.
  • Ability to resolve key project hurdles and assumptions by effectively utilizing available information and technical expertise.
  • Excellent written and oral communication abilities, capable of collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in iPSC or stem cell culture.
  • Working knowledge of skin or hair biology.
  • Prior experience in gene editing in cell lines.
  • Key Leadership Competencies

  • Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
  • Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated.
  • Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
  • Creates a learning environment; open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
  • Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation, and manages to reality.
  • Additional Information

    Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law :

    The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture.

    We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical / dental / visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

    This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

    Note : No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

    AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

    US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https : / / www.abbvie.com / join-us / equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

    US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more :

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