Amgen Inc

Postdoctoral Fellow

Amgen Inc$85K — $115K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genomics, or related scientific discipline completed before start date.
  • Strong track record in scientific publications and presentations.
  • Experience with large-scale biological datasets.
  • Expertise in computational analysis of high-dimensional datasets.
  • Familiarity with statistical modeling and machine learning.
  • Proficiency in data analysis using Python or R.
  • Ability to innovate and tackle complex scientific queries.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and integrate biological datasets to identify new mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities.
  • Develop computational and statistical methods for complex biological questions.
  • Utilize emerging data modalities like genomic and proteomic data.
  • Integrate molecular and phenotypic information to analyze biological processes.
  • Design innovative analytical strategies to explore cellular functions.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in biology and data science.
  • Present findings at scientific meetings and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Benefits

  • Four-year fellowship providing advanced scientific training.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with leading experts in various fields.
  • Support for career development in a research-focused environment.
  • Access to large-scale datasets and cutting-edge technologies.
Full Job Description
Career Category
Postdoctoral
Job Description

What You Will Do

Let'sdo this.Let'schange the world.

In this vital role, you will develop and apply innovative approaches to understand the biological mechanisms that contribute to human disease. Working within Amgen Research, you willleveragelarge-scale biological datasets, advanced computational methods, and emerging genomic technologies to generate insights that advance our understanding of disease biology and inform future therapeutic strategies.

This position is designed for a highly motivated scientist interested in working at the interface of computational and experimental biology. The successful candidate will integrate diverse molecular and biological datasets to investigate how genetic, cellular, and molecular variationinfluencesbiological processes and disease-relevant phenotypes.

The fellow will have the opportunity to collaborate with experts across computational biology, genomics, molecular biology, data science, and therapeutic discovery while pursuing innovative research questions in a highly collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Analyze and integrate large-scale biological datasets toidentifynovel biological mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities.

  • Develop and apply computational, statistical, andsystemsbiology approaches to investigate complex biological questions.

  • Utilize genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, single-cell, and other emerging data modalities to generate biological insights.

  • Integrate multiple sources of molecular and phenotypic information to understand relationships between biological pathways and disease-relevant processes.

  • Design and implement innovative analytical strategies to uncover mechanisms underlying cellular function and disease biology.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams spanning computational biology, molecular biology, genetics, and therapeutic discovery.

  • Present scientific findings at internal and external scientific meetings and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.

  • Contribute to the development ofnew technologies, methodologies, and scientific frameworks that advance research across therapeutic areas.

This is a four-year fellowship within the Amgen Research & Development Postdoctoral Program, designed to provide advanced scientific training and career development opportunities for outstanding early-career researchers.

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Postdoctoral Fellow weseekis a scientist with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree (PhD) completed prior to the start date from an accredited college or university in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genomics, Human Genetics, Systems Biology, Data Science, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related scientific discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong record of scientific achievement asdemonstratedthrough peer-reviewed publications and presentations.

  • Experience working with large-scale biological datasets.

  • Expertisein computational analysis of genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, imaging, or other high-dimensional datasets.

  • Familiarity with statistical modeling, machine learning, systems biology, or network-based approaches.

  • Experience integrating multiple data types to generate biological insights.

  • Proficiencyin computational programming and data analysis using Python, R, or similar languages.

  • Demonstrated ability to develop innovative approaches to address complex scientific questions.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment.

  • Passion for scientific discovery and advancing the understanding of human biology and disease.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.


Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

Salary Range

85,238.00USD -115,322.00USD

About Amgen Inc

Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases. The company is values-based and deeply rooted in science and innovation to transform new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious diseases. They offer products for treating illness in the areas of oncology/hematology, cardiovascular, inflammation, bone health, nephrology, and neuroscience.

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24,200 employees
Market Cap
$141.2 billion
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Net Income
$7.2 billion
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+2.5%
Revenue
$25.4 billion
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