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UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Postdoctoral Scholar in Translational Cancer Research - UCLA G.O. Discovery Laboratory in Los Angeles, California
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Job #JPF09343
Obstetrics & Gynecology / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLA
Position overview Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar
Salary range: The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 23: Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee, Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow, Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct, Fiscal Year
Application Window
Open date: April 9, 2024
Next review date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Aug 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
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.
The candidate will work closely with the PI and collaborators on research projects. The Postdoctoral Scholar will be expected to mentor trainees with the PI in the laboratory, gather and analyze data, prepare presentations, write manuscripts, and write and prepare grant applications.
The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 23: Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee, Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow, Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct, Fiscal Year
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Interested candidates can apply through the UC Recruit system located at: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09343
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Ph.D, MD., or M.D./Ph.D degree.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Letter of Interest
Reprint of 3 peer-reviewed publications in which the applicant is a co-author
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Reference requirements
- 3 letters of reference required
Letters of recommendation are required.
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09343
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Job location
Los Angeles, CA