Postdoctoral Research Position

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Position

Company

University of California, Los Angeles

Job description

Job #JPF10108

• Anesthesiology & Perioperative / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLA

Position overviewSalary range: $66,737 – $80,034. Salary based on experienceApplication WindowOpen date: January 12, 2025Next review date: Monday, Jan 27, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date: Friday, Feb 28, 2025 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 descriptionThe 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).Requirements:
Appointee must possess a recent doctorate degree, in the field of biomedical sciences, bioengineering, or related disciplines.Previous training and experiences in the following research areas are preferred:The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, deeply passionate about science, engineering, or medicine, and possess a strong background in stem cell biology, vascular biology, and/or bioinformatics, supported by a solid publication record. We highly value prior experience in one or more of the following areas: 1) iPSC differentiation and organoid generation; 2) vascular biology and vascular aging; 3) tissue regeneration and repair; 4) bioengineering or chemical engineering; or 5) single-cell RNA/ATAC sequencing analysis and spatial transcriptomics. Candidates must hold a PhD degree.

QualificationsBasic qualificationsAppointee must possess a recent doctorate degree, in the field of biomedical sciences, bioengineering, or related disciplinesAdditional qualificationsThe ideal candidate will be self-motivated, deeply passionate about science, engineering, or medicine, and possess a strong background in stem cell biology, vascular biology, and/or bioinformatics, supported by a solid publication record. We highly value prior experience in one or more of the following areas: 1) iPSC differentiation and organoid generation; 2) vascular biology and vascular aging; 3) tissue regeneration and repair; 4) bioengineering or chemical engineering; or 5) single-cell RNA/ATAC sequencing analysis and spatial transcriptomics.Preferred qualificationsPrevious training and experiences in the following research areas are preferred:Application RequirementsDocument requirementsCurriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.Cover Letter (Optional)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 document, and .Reference requirementsApplicants will not be asked for any references

Expected salary

$66737 – 80034 per year

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Job date

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 04:23:55 GMT

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