34 Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of California, Los Angeles, United States

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The Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, at the University of California, Los Angeles invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Position. The laboratory is located within CHS under the direction of Dr. Mingxia Gu. Our research group is at the forefront of pioneering the next generation of human-induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived organoid models. We focus on creating organoids with precise cell types, architecture, and functions that closely mirror their in vivo counterparts. Our mission is to harness these advanced models to unravel the mysteries of early human development, enhance organ regeneration and repair, and develop precision medicine for patients with various cardiopulmonary disorders. Collaborating with developmental and stem cell biologists, data scientists, clinicians, bioengineers, and entrepreneurs, our team is united by the common goal of accelerating discovery and facilitating bench-to-bedside translational science. We are thrilled to share our novel findings with the scientific community, as showcased in recent publications in Cell Stem Cell (2020, 2021), Science Translational Medicine (2021), Circulation Research (2022), and Nature Cardiovascular Research (2024).

A postdoctoral position is available in the Lawrence Laboratory in the Department of Biological Chemistry at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The Lawrence Lab studies mechanisms of cellular stress response signaling at atomic, cellular and physiological scales. We are particularly interested in biochemical mechanisms defining how cellular stress response machinery senses and regulates cellular metabolic state, and how stress signaling drives cell-type-selective vulnerability in age-related neurodegenerative diseases. We welcome applications from motivated individuals interested biochemistry, structural biology, stem-cell based modeling of glial cells, or genomics/metabolomics-based projects.

The UCLA Department of Medicine, Center for Human Nutrition, is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar to join the team. The successful candidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary research team in the laboratory of Dr. Devesha Kulkarni in the UCLA Department of Medicine/ Division of Clinical Nutrition. The focus of the Kulkarni Gut Lab is on immune responses in intestinal epithelial cell response towards changing microbiota, both in the context of normal development and dysbiosis associated with diseases such as IBD, and metabolic diseases such as diabetes.

The Kulkarni Gut Lab works extensively with mouse models, human tissue specimens, intestinal organoids, flow cytometry of mouse and human tissue specimens, single-cell and bulk RNA-sequencing, and microbiome analysis. The ideal candidate will be motivated to learn and implement a variety of cutting-edge computational and experimental techniques in mucosal immunology, take responsibility for driving the project under the mentor’s guidance, and will be excited to work with different lab members. Projects may include but are not limited to interrogating mechanisms epithelial cell differentiation, characterizing immune responses, and understanding the role of microbiota in epithelial differentiation and development, animal models of IBD and metabolic diseases, and human tissue specimens. A Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D is required.

The Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is currently recruiting for a full-time postdoctoral position in Dr. Philip Scumpia’s laboratory.

This postdoctoral position is focused on understanding how the immune system contributes to skin disease toward our understanding of cutaneous wound healing, cutaneous infection, inflammatory skin disease, vaccine biology, and skin cancer. The laboratory is affiliated with the Department of Medicine/Division of Dermatology, the I3T, Bioengineering, and the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (Tumor Cell Biology Program) at the University of California, Los Angeles.

The Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is currently recruiting for a full-time postdoctoral position.

This position is available immediately in the Scumpia Laboratory, which is focused on cutaneous systems biology research in the following thematic areas:

• Combining RNA-seq, ChIP-Seq, ATAC-seq (including single cell approaches) datasets with transgenic mice and murine models of human disease to obtain mechanistic insights into cells and molecular pathways into skin disease.

• Understand the mechanisms of skin fibrosis, regeneration, or inflammation using integrated genomic technologies and cells from transgenic/KO mice.

The Division of General Internal Medicine and Health Services Research, Medicine-Pediatrics Section, Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA invites applications for a postdoctoral residency in clinical/counseling psychology. This is a one-year and full-time postdoctoral clinical residency for a pre-licensed individual seeking advanced training in evidence-based treatment for mental health conditions that commonly present within interdisciplinary community settings (including substance use). The patient populations will consist of adult and pediatric populations within settings both within the UCLA Health system and at community partner organizations. A Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology is required. Individuals who fill this role will rotate through multiple clinic settings to gain the full breadth of therapeutic modalities among a diversity of Los Angeles populations served by UCLA Health and its affiliates. This individual will share patients with primary care physicians by using an interdisciplinary, collaborative treatment model and have the opportunity to accrue postdoctoral hours towards CA licensure through clinical supervision by two UCLA Health licensed clinical psychologists with expertise in interdisciplinary, collaborative treatment models among pediatric and adult populations. Postdoctoral fellows are expected to also participate in weekly didactics and complete a scholarly/quality improvement/advocacy project by month 9 of residency.

The Morizono lab in the Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is recruiting talented postdoctoral fellows with an interest in the development of gene therapy against HIV-1 infection. The Morizono lab is part of UCLA AIDS Institute and has substantial resources for developing gene therapy vectors and analyzing HIV-1 replication in vitro and in vivo.

The Pietras and Marquez-Garban lab in the Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is recruiting talented Post-Doctoral Scholars to conduct the following:

• Develop new targeted therapies for breast and pancreatic cancer
• Study dysregulated myelopoiesis in breast cancer
• Work independently on research projects designed together with mentors
• Develop, adapt, and implement research techniques such as cell and molecular biology including flow cytometry, cell proliferation, apoptosis, Western blot assays, etc.
• Handling of mice models to study tumor biology and the microenvironment and drug development
• Document research results and write reports of results for presentation and/or publication in professional journals
• Assist in maintaining the functionality and operations of the Principal Investigator’s laboratory
• Work as part of a team
• Follow all safety rules while on the job, including reporting accidents promptly, correcting minor safety hazards, and communicating with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator

A postdoctoral research position is available in the lab of Dr. Hrish Kulkarni, a NIH-funded laboratory in the UCLA Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care. We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to drive how local innate immune responses, such as the complement system, modulates the severity of bacterial pneumonia. The overarching goal of our research program is to determine how epithelial cell-derived proteins can be harnessed to mitigate the risk of acute lung injury in various settings, to ultimately reduce the burden of end-stage lung disease. We utilize state-of-the-art technical modalities including conditional knockout mouse models, primary epithelial cell lines, flow cytometry, ELISA, protein and DNA-based molecular biology, biochemistry, cell/tissue culture, fluorescence and confocal microscopy, and DNA/RNA sequencing.

The laboratory of Dr. Tanya Stoyanova in the Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, is seeking applicants for a full-time postdoctoral position. In this role, the candidate will be a critical member of a team of scientists dedicated to developing new early cancer detection approaches and therapeutic strategies for late-stage cancers.

We are seeking applicants to support three on-going projects (1) Understanding mechanism that regulate cancer progression, (2) Develop new therapeutic strategies for metastatic cancer and (3) Develop new for tumor imaging and surgical guidance for precise excisions of metastatic lesions.

The candidates should have a PhD, MD or PhD-MD degree with a strong background in one or more of the following areas: cancer biology, animal models, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, therapeutics and imaging. Prior experience in working with animal models and surgical procedures is highly desired. The postdoctoral scholar is expected to have critical thinking abilities, excellent technical skills, and excellent organizational, writing and communication skills.

Job Summary (Short summary of the job to appear in search results): Join an internationally recognized lab at UCLA working on vascular cognitive impairment and engage in a pre-clinical drug study designed to enhance brain repair.
Job Description: Vascular cognitive impairment and dementia involves the synergistic interaction of molecular pathways responsive to brain vascular injury as well as neurodegeneration. Prominent lab at UCLA is looking for an enthusiastic and talented post-doctoral fellow to lead the development of a pre-clinical drug study for vascular cognitive impairment. Novel patented therapeutic compounds are in hand and the study will include mouse modeling of stroke and neurodegeneration with both tissue and functional cognitive outcomes. Join a growing team on an amazing campus with a robust neuroscience environment. Experience in mouse modeling of neurodegeneration, stroke, and rodent drug administration are encouraged.

The Samelson Lab is interested in how proteins aggregate and how neurons control protein aggregation. We use in vitro biophysics and biochemical methods to characterize protein aggregation trajectories and the molecules that control those trajectories. We also leverage CRISPR-based genetic modifier screens in iPSC-derived neuronal cell types relevant for disease to find novel modulators of protein aggregation in cells. We are especially interested in tau aggregation and alpha-synuclein aggregation (especially in Parkinson’s disease). We are searching for a highly motivated, creative, curious, and collaborative individual to join the world-class community of neuroscientists and biochemists at UCLA.

The G.O. Discovery Laboratory, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar under the supervision of Professor Sanaz Memarzadeh, M.D., Ph.D. at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. The G.O. Discovery Lab is located within the UCLA Eli and Edythe Broad Cell Research Center, and is closely affiliated with the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Molecular Biology Institute.

The G.O. Discovery Lab performs highly innovative and collaborative translational research with the potential to impact direct patient care by providing more effective therapies for women impacted by gynecologic cancers. This position is an excellent opportunity to join a highly energized research team and contribute to research projects funded by federal grants and other sources. For more information regarding the laboratory please visit www.godiscoverylab.com.

Applications are being sought from recent Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. graduates with a strong background in molecular biology, cancer immunology and translational research. Candidates are expected to have experience with conventional molecular biology techniques, microscopy, immunohistochemistry, FACS analysis, viral vectors, stem cells and genomics.. Experience with small animal surgical procedures are strongly preferred. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and have publications in peer reviewed journals with at least two being the first author.

 

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Deadline :  Feb 15, 2025

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The Division of Allergy/Immunology in the Department of Pediatrics is seeking a PhD or MD/PhD for a post-doctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Manish Butte. Applicants need to have a PhD, ScD, or DPhil, preferably in the field of immunology.
The Butte laboratory focuses on understanding and manipulating the immune system to fight infections, autoimmunity, and cancer, with a special emphasis on T cells.

The Department of Pediatrics in the Division of Allergy, Immunology, & Rheumatology is seeking a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. for a post-doctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Caroline Kuo. Applicants need to have a Ph.D. preferably in the fields of molecular biology, immunology, or a related field.

The laboratory of Dr. Caroline Kuo focuses on developing approaches of gene therapy of human hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) for the treatment of inborn errors of immunity. Specifically, her research revolves around both viral vector mediated gene therapy and CRISPR/Cas9 mediated gene editing of HSC for the treatment of rare immune deficiencies. In addition, the lab investigates methods by which gene modification can be improved in the most primitive HSC. The ultimate goal is to translate ongoing projects to early phase clinical trials. Dr. Kuo has an excellent track record of productive research mentorship for research associates, post-doctoral, and medical fellows and collaborations over the last several years.

We are seeking a PhD or MD/PhD for a post-doctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Anil Sapru. Applicants need to have a PhD in fields of translational health sciences or molecular biology, with experience in high throughput omics data analysis, bioinformatics or a related field.

The laboratory of Dr. Anil Sapru focuses on the pathogenetic and prognostic significance of biological markers in children with critical illnesses. Specifically, his research work focuses on the relationship of high throughput genetic, transcriptomic and other omics biomarkers with clinical outcomes among pediatric patients suffering from a number of diseases or complications while in the intensive care unit, including acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), stress-induced hyperglycemia, transfusions and more. The ultimate goal being understanding biological mechanisms by which these biomarker relationships may inform the testing of new therapies. The Sapru Lab has successfully designed and carried out numerous studies involving high-throughput pathway-based proteomic transcriptomic and genotyping assays. Therefore, the lab is very well-versed with analytic techniques and specialized software required to analyze the data generated from these types of studies. As part of the efforts to identify biomarkers, the laboratory has collected numerous patient-derived biological samples to build large repositories and datasets to be used to answer numerous research questions. Dr. Sapru has an excellent track record of productive research mentorship for research associates, post-doctoral and medical fellows and collaborations over the last several years.

The Jonas Lab in the Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine & California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA is seeking motivated postdoctoral researchers interested in pursuing interdisciplinary research at the interface of nanoscience and regenerative medicine. We have a multidisciplinary research team interested in developing new nanotechnology-enabled methods to support the childhood cancer and regenerative medicine research communities in accelerating the discovery and implementation of gene and cellular therapeutic approaches and precision-medicine-based diagnostic strategies.

With support from the NIH’s High-Risk High-Reward Program, our group leverages advances in microfluidics, nanofabrication, and gene editing approaches to explore the ultimate limits of miniaturization. These capabilities empower our efforts to create tools that enable stem cell biologists to probe and to interact with stem cells more precisely and empower clinical scientists to apply this knowledge to design and implement new therapies more rapidly and broadly.

We are seeking an experienced Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. for a post-doctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Theodore Scott Nowicki, M.D., Ph.D. Applicants need to have Ph.D in biosciences, an interest in cancer immunotherapy and immunology, and an interest in T-cell biology.

Dr. Nowicki is an Assistant Professor-in-Residence in the Department of Pediatrics (Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology), and the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics. He is known for his studies of transgenic cellular immunotherapy/immune checkpoint blockade, functional epigenetics, DNA methylomics, and T-cell biology, with an emphasis in sarcomas and other solid tumors. Additionally, as a clinical specialist in pediatric oncology, Dr. Nowicki explores new and developing immunotherapies for pediatric sarcomas.

The Department of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Neurology is seeking an MD/PhD or PhD for a post-doctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Hiroki Nariai. Applicants need to have expertise in the fields of neuroscience, computer science, translational health sciences or a related field.

The laboratory of Dr. Hiroki Nariai focuses on the mechanisms and treatment of pediatric epilepsy. Specifically, his research work investigates neurophysiological biomarkers of epilepsy recorded via invasive and non-invasive electroencephalogram (EEG) recording, using computational and machine learning approaches. The ultimate goal is to identify neurobiological surrogates of epileptic brains and utilize them in the diagnosis and treatment of children with epilepsy. The lab has successfully established methods of recording high-sampling EEG data from children, and analytic pipelines for potential biomarkers including high-frequency oscillations (HFOs), cross-frequency coupling, and network analysis. Dr. Nariai has an excellent track record of productive research mentorship for graduate students, research/medical fellows, and post-doctoral fellows over the last several years.

The Computational Diagnostics lab at UCLA is seeking a researcher to join as a Postdoctoral Scholar to lead and collaborate on the development of machine learning methods applied to biomedical data. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Corey Arnold and a cross-disciplinary team of faculty, staff, and trainees. Individuals with expertise in digital pathology, radiology, spatial transcriptomics, and time series modeling are encouraged to apply. More information about the lab can be found at https://cdx.seas.ucla.edu.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead independent research projects and support collaborative projects.
• Author scientific publications and grant proposals.
• Supervise trainees and maintain research infrastructure.
• Comply with UCLA guidelines for lab safety, animal research, and human subject research.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures and best practices for research projects.
• Communicate effectively with team members, present findings and progress both verbally and in writing.

Are you passionate about advancing the frontier of healthcare technology? Dr. Bijan Najafi’s renowned research team at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge studies in remote patient monitoring, frailty, dementia, and wearable technologies designed to empower older adults to live independently and age in place.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in molecular biology, immunology, murine models, and exposure to bioinformatics. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team dedicated to advancing our understanding of immune resistance and differentiation in bladder and prostate cancers in order to develop novel therapeutics. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead research projects that combine experimental and computational approaches to explore tumor immunology, cancer biology, and therapeutic development.

We are seeking highly motivated postdoctoral researchers to join our team in advancing research in cellular mechanobiology. The successful candidate will be passionate about driving discoveries that have both fundamental and translational impact. We are looking to identify lead researchers for two recently-funded projects that deploy the deformability screening platform developed by our lab to: 1) Identify novel targets for cancer by conducting a high throughput deformability screening; and 2) Identify novel mediators of cell membrane mechanics and mechanoadaptability using deformability screening approaches.

The successful candidates will have a PhD in a relevant area of Life Sciences (e.g. cell biology, cancer biology), Physical Sciences or Engineering (e.g. mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, physics). Experience with mechanobiology, high throughput screening, drug discovery, and/or cell culture is preferred but not essential. The applicant must be highly self-motivated, ambitious, and demonstrate an excellent record of scientific achievements. Excellent skills in scientific communication, both orally and in writing, are expected. Effective collaboration with the UCLA Molecular Screening Shared Resource is essential for both projects. A strong drive to pursuing a career in academia is vital. The successful applicant will join a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment with opportunities for mentorship of our diverse team of junior trainees. They will also join the vibrant research community of UCLA, which has a strong community of researchers in mechanobiology.

Dr. Bruce Chorpita is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles. This position involves working with a multi-institution, interdisciplinary team on a variety of topics related to dissemination and implementation science. Ongoing projects represent exciting opportunities to collaborate with a robust network of community-focused researchers in psychology and artificial intelligence and computer science experts to design and test solutions to improve assessment and intervention for youth mental health.

The UCLA Marriage and Close Relationships Lab invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position to advance research on how close relationships (with romantic partners, family, and friends) influence subjective well-being. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to ongoing projects while developing independent research ideas within the domains of relationship science and well-being science. The position involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, mentoring students, and contributing to high-impact publications based on our large existing datasets.

A candidate of outstanding potential is sought for a Center for Diverse Leadership in Science (CDLS) postdoctoral Mentor/scholar program based in UCLA’s Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Department (https://www.ioes.ucla.edu/diversity/). Recent publications from our group in this area include Waters et al., 2023a; Waters et al., 2023b. A completed Ph.D. in environmental DNA, metagenomics and/or functional genomics is required and candidates should have strong bioinformatics skills. Projects could be developed in a number of areas in discussion with prospective faculty mentors, but examples of current areas of interest include the use of environmental DNA metabarcoding to study coastal and marine conservation, restoration, and climate change mitigation efforts, metagenomics in the evaluation of land use changes in former plantation areas of the Caribbean, transcriptome analyses of corals, and spatial and temporal scales recorded by environmental DNA in the air and ocean.

In addition, we seek candidates with aspiration to be an effective mentor to students from diverse backgrounds and contributing to inclusive research and educational environments. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop a research cluster of mentee’s at the graduate level, and undergraduate level who are early career fellows of CDLS, and support relationships with students from minority-serving institutions including HBCUs and Hispanic-Serving Institutions and tribal institutions. We have a strong record in community engaged research and working with outside nonacademic partners and it is hoped the incoming fellow will show an interest in developing aspects of their work in that area.

Dr. Bruce Chorpita is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles. This position involves working with a multi-institution, interdisciplinary team on a variety of topics related to dissemination and implementation science. Ongoing projects represent exciting opportunities to collaborate with a robust network of community-focused researchers in psychology and artificial intelligence and computer science experts to design and test solutions to improve assessment and intervention for youth mental health.

The UCLA Marriage and Close Relationships Lab invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position to advance research on how close relationships (with romantic partners, family, and friends) influence subjective well-being. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to ongoing projects while developing independent research ideas within the domains of relationship science and well-being science. The position involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, mentoring students, and contributing to high-impact publications based on our large existing datasets.

A candidate of outstanding potential is sought for a Center for Diverse Leadership in Science (CDLS) postdoctoral Mentor/scholar program based in UCLA’s Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Department (https://www.ioes.ucla.edu/diversity/). Recent publications from our group in this area include Waters et al., 2023a; Waters et al., 2023b. A completed Ph.D. in environmental DNA, metagenomics and/or functional genomics is required and candidates should have strong bioinformatics skills. Projects could be developed in a number of areas in discussion with prospective faculty mentors, but examples of current areas of interest include the use of environmental DNA metabarcoding to study coastal and marine conservation, restoration, and climate change mitigation efforts, metagenomics in the evaluation of land use changes in former plantation areas of the Caribbean, transcriptome analyses of corals, and spatial and temporal scales recorded by environmental DNA in the air and ocean.

In addition, we seek candidates with aspiration to be an effective mentor to students from diverse backgrounds and contributing to inclusive research and educational environments. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop a research cluster of mentee’s at the graduate level, and undergraduate level who are early career fellows of CDLS, and support relationships with students from minority-serving institutions including HBCUs and Hispanic-Serving Institutions and tribal institutions. We have a strong record in community engaged research and working with outside nonacademic partners and it is hoped the incoming fellow will show an interest in developing aspects of their work in that area.