Postdoctoral Researcher in Transplant Immunology at UCLA

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The laboratory of Dr. Elaine F. Reed at UCLA is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar within the Immunogenetics Center, in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM).

The lab uses multiparameter immunophenotyping, transcriptomics, proteomics, and spatial omics to study alloimmune responses in transplantation. A highly collaborative environment with diverse experts awaits.

Qualifications

• Recent PhD and/or MD/PhD within the past 2 years in immunology, molecular, or cellular biology.
• Skillful in flow cytometry, immune functional assays, ELISA, and culture of primary human cells.
• Experience with single cell and spatial omics datasets and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to ongoing projects and expand novel independent research in a collaborative environment.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team within UCLA's Immunogenetics Center.

Skills

Immunology

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Flow cytometry

Single cell RNAseq

Bioinformatics

Computational biology

Strong written and oral communication

Education

PhD in Immunology or related field

MD/PhD (within past 2 years)

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary range: $69,073 - $82,836. Salary based on experience

Application Window

Open date: June 30, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Sep 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 29, 2027 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 laboratory of Dr. Elaine F. Reed is seeking applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar position within the Division of The Immunogenetics Center, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM), at the University of California, Los Angeles. DGSOM is one of the most renowned public medical schools ranking 5th in the US and UCLA is the #1 ranked US public University. The lab is part of the Immunology, Inflammation, Infection and Transplantation Research Theme (I3T) located in the state-of-the-art South Tower CHS research building known for its multi-disciplinary and collaborative environment. As a curiosity-driven transplant and systems immunology lab, we are broadly interested in uncovering mechanisms of alloimmune responses to the allograft and tolerance induction. We use systems immunology approaches including multiparameter immunophenotyping, transcriptomics, proteomics, leukocyte functional assays, and statistical and computational biology to define mechanisms of cellular and humoral immunity to the transplanted organ and how alloimmunity is suppressed in patients receiving donor hematopoietic stem cells. In addition, the lab is using novel, spatial omics approaches to more comprehensively understand transplant pathology. The main goal is to identify and validate novel biomarkers of cellular and humoral rejection and tolerance induction that can inform both diagnostic precision and the development of appropriate treatment strategies in transplant immunology.

The candidate will benefit from a highly collaborative and diverse team of investigators at UCLA including experts in immunogenetics, immunology, transplantation, infectious disease, biostatistics and computational immunology at the University of California Los Angeles.

Qualifications: The candidate should have a recent PhD and/or MD/PhD (within the past 2 years) and a strong background in immunology, molecular, and/or cellular biology. The candidate should be skillful in molecular and cellular laboratory techniques including flow cytometry, immune functional assays, ELISA, purification and culture of primary human cells, and single cell sequencing. Bioinformatics and computational skills are highly desirable, with a focus on experience with single cell and spatial omics datasets. The candidate must have strong written and oral communication skills, be highly motivated, independent, intellectually creative, and function well as part of a team. Candidates will be expected to contribute to ongoing projects and expand novel independent research projects in a collaborative research environment.

Qualifications

The candidate should have a recent PhD and/or MD/PhD (within the past 2 years) and a strong background in immunology, molecular, and/or cellular biology. The candidate should be skillful in molecular and cellular laboratory techniques including flow cytometry, immune functional assays, ELISA, purification and culture of primary human cells, and single cell RNAseq. Bioinformatics and computation skills are highly desirable. The candidate must have strong written and oral communication skills, be highly motivated, independent, intellectually creative, and function well as part of a team.

Candidates will be expected to contribute to ongoing projects and expand novel independent research projects in a collaborative research environment.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Please provide the names and contact information of three references.

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Job location

Los Angeles, CA