Organoid & Vascular Biology Scientist

1000scholars; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology at UCLA invites applications for an Assistant Project Scientist to contribute to collaborative research on organoid models, vascular–immune interactions, and tissue regeneration. The appointee will work on intestine and pancreas mechanisms, employing stem-cell models, gene editing, and disease-relevant systems under the PI's guidance.

Responsibilities include designing and executing experiments, analyzing data, preparing figures/manuscripts,

Qualifications

• Experience with organoid models and endothelial biology preferred.
• Familiarity with vascular–immune interactions in tissue regeneration.
• Ability to design and execute experiments, analyze data, and present results.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PI to design and execute research on organ-specific endothelial identity and vascular niches in intestinal and pancreatic tissues.
• Characterize vascular–immune interactions in inflammation and tissue injury; evaluate engineered host-immune coculture platforms to support organoid function.
• Plan and perform experiments, optimize methods, collect data, maintain documentation, and present results at meetings and conferences.
• Assist with grant-related activities, prepare figures/manuscripts, and provide guidance to trainees under supervision.

Skills

Cellular techniques

Molecular approaches

Stem cell models

Gene editing

Job description

The Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology at UCLA invites applications for an Assistant Project Scientist to contribute to collaborative research on organoid models, vascular–immune interactions, and tissue regeneration. The appointee will work on intestine and pancreas mechanisms, employing stem-cell models, gene editing, and disease-relevant systems under the PI's guidance.

Responsibilities include designing and executing experiments, analyzing data, preparing figures/manuscripts,