Postdoc: Endourology & Biofilm Research Scientist

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Department of Urology seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to join a basic science laboratory studying the role of bacteria and biofilms in the formation and pathogenesis of kidney stones and translational surgical device design, under the supervision of Kymora Scotland, MD, PhD. Applicants must possess a Ph.D.

or equivalent degree in a biomedical science field and have knowledge of aseptic techniques, cell culture, IHC, confocal imaging, micro-CT, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffractometry, LIBS and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a biomedical science field.
• A solid foundation in aseptic techniques and cell culture.
• IHC, imaging and materials analysis techniques are required.

Responsibilities

• Design, perform and coordinate lab experiments with patient-derived materials.
• Mentor trainees and collaborate with PI in the laboratory.
• Gather/analyze data, prepare presentations and manuscripts.
• Write and prepare grant applications.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Cell culture

Immunohistochemistry

Confocal imaging

Micro-CT

Raman spectroscopy

X-ray diffractometry

LIBS

SEM

Reagents prep

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in biomedical science

Job description

UCLA Department of Urology seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to join a basic science laboratory studying the role of bacteria and biofilms in the formation and pathogenesis of kidney stones and translational surgical device design, under the supervision of Kymora Scotland, MD, PhD. Applicants must possess a Ph.D.

or equivalent degree in a biomedical science field and have knowledge of aseptic techniques, cell culture, IHC, confocal imaging, micro-CT, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffractometry, LIBS and