Postdoctoral Fellow in Tumor Immunobiology and Immuno-Oncology Drug Discovery at AstraZeneca AstraZeneca in United States

AstraZeneca is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Translational Discovery department in Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States. This position is ideal for recent or soon-to-be PhD graduates with expertise in tumor immunobiology and a passion for improving patient outcomes through innovative drug discovery. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of Jeremy Ratiu, Ph.D., and Jun Ren, focusing on the development of next-generation experimental tools to dissect mechanisms of action for immuno-oncology drugs using advanced multi-organ 3D ex vivo culture systems.

The project is supported by the ENABL group, which collaborates across all of AstraZeneca’s therapy areas, from early-stage drug discovery to late-stage clinical development. The vision is to integrate predictive models into the drug development pipeline, enhancing confidence in decision-making and improving the probability of success for new therapies. The research environment is highly collaborative, offering opportunities to contribute to impactful science that can transform patient lives.

Applicants should have a strong background in tumor immunobiology, immuno-oncology, and experience with experimental research tools. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with the chance to work in a global, science-led pharmaceutical company committed to diversity and innovation. No specific application deadline is mentioned, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly via the provided application portal.

Key research areas include tumor immunobiology, immuno-oncology, drug discovery, translational discovery, 3D ex vivo culture systems, and predictive modeling. The position is based at AstraZeneca’s Gaithersburg site, a hub for cutting-edge pharmaceutical research and development.