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UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Postdoctoral Scholar - Interventional Translational Research Laboratory - Kaneko Lab in Los Angeles, California
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Job #JPF09337
Radiological Sciences / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLA
Position overview
Salary range: $70,000/year - $80,000/year, depending on level of postdoctoral experience.
Application Window
Open date: April 9, 2024
Next review date: Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Dr. Kaneko's lab, the Interventional Translational Research Laboratory at UCLA is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to explore intracranial artery disease and flow dynamics. Our team uses a multidisciplinary approach, including in vitro cell culture, animal models, and analysis of human samples. The successful scientist will collaborate with the principal investigator and other team members to develop research plans, execute experiments, analyze data and lead projects in vascular biology, focusing on high-resolution gene expression profiling techniques.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the PI and team members to develop research plans, experimental designs, and data collection methods, and contribute to the overall goals of the lab.
Collaborate within and outside the lab.
Conduct innovative research in vascular biology, specifically targeting intracranial artery disease.
Utilize techniques like western blotting, qPCR, immunostaining, and scanning, gene expression profiling, alongside bioinformatics analysis for data interpretation.
Maintain accurate and organized records of experimental procedures, data, and analyses.
Prepare research reports, scientific papers, and presentations summarizing findings, methodologies, and conclusions for publication and conferences.
Write and review research grant proposals to secure funding for the project.
Presenting findings at domestic and international conferences.
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Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
MD or Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Systems Biology, Neuroscience, Bioinformatics, Genetics or a related field
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
- 3 required (contact information only)
References may be contacted to verify experience.
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Job location
Los Angeles, CA