Postdoctoral Fellow

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); California, Los Angeles (MO, CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar Fellow to advance research in brain repair after stroke. The role involves study design, data acquisition, and collaboration with the Principal Investigator. Candidates should have a PhD and experience in neuroscience research.

Qualifications

• 5 years research experience in neuroscience in an academic setting or equivalent.
• Experience with survival surgery in rodents and molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Study design, data acquisition, statistical computation, and manuscript preparation.
• Work closely with the Principal Investigator and lab personnel.

Skills

animal modeling of CNS disease

immunohistochemistry

genetic manipulation with viral gene delivery

data analysis

Education

PhD

Tools

qPCR

flow cytometry

Job description

Position overview
Position title:
Postdoctoral Scholar Fellow

Salary range:
$66737-$80034

Review timeline:
Every year after initial 2 year appointment

Application Window

Open date: May 14, 2025

Next review date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Jun 13, 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 description

Position Description

We seek an experienced post-doctoral fellow to advance our research at the University of California, Los Angeles Department of Neurology in the laboratory of Dr. S. Thomas Carmichael.

Dr. Carmichael's lab studies brain repair after stroke. These studies use animal models of disease to identify cellular and molecular processes that are triggered in the brain after stroke, and normally limit recovery. The methods used are in mouse stroke models, transcriptional profiling of cell gene expression, viral labeling and genetic manipulation of cell function, tissue staining and quantitative analysis and behavioral studies of mouse function. Salary Range is $66737-$80034

Specific Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include study design, data acquisition, statistical computation, and literature review and manuscript/grant preparation. This includes ability to work with the Principle Investigator (PI) to utilize mouse stroke models, and work closely with the PI and other lab personnel to complete the multidisciplinary tasks involved in each study. The post-doctoral fellow should also have experience with survival surgery in rodents, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology techniques (pPCR, mRNA expression studies, cloning genes).

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the following areas: animal modeling of CNS disease, immunohistochemistry, genetic manipulation with viral gene delivery, and data analysis.


Applicants must have experience with the use of qPCR, cloning and subcloning protocols, viral gene delivery, flow cytometry, immunohistochemical staining and statistics. Prior experience with preclinical models of stroke is preferred.

Additional Duties

* Ability to work on multiple projects efficiently and effectively.* Ability to work independently on scientific projects* Required to communicate well with other scientists.* Candidate should have 5 years research experience in neuroscience in an academic setting or equivalent. * The candidate will report directly to the Principal Investigator and will successfully carry out experiments and analyze the data generated with minimal supervision.

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae (updated)

Bibliography

Statement of Research

Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Cover Letter (Optional)

Three references (Optional)

Application procedure: Apply by submitting your application to our online RECRUIT system at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10338 along with CV, statement of research, and 3 references (optional). Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please be advised that the final candidate recommended for hire into a critical (or otherwise designated) position will be required to successfully complete a background investigation. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD.

Additional qualifications

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the following areas: animal modeling of CNS disease, immunohistochemistry, genetic manipulation with viral gene delivery, and data analysis.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Statement of Research (Optional)

  
  

• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

  
  

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

  
  

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Only references for serious candidates will be contacted.

Apply link:
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10338

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.


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Job location

Los Angeles, CA