Postdoctoral Scholar in Endourology Research

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

The Department of Urology is seeking 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. This position is under the supervision of Kymora Scotland, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a biomedical science field. Candidates must also have basic knowledge of aseptic techniques and cell culture, immunohistochemistry (IHC), confocal imaging of fixed materials, micro-computed tomography (micro CT), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffractometry, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and scanning electron microscopy. Additional skills required include Isolation of preparing all manners of reagents for experiments.

The Postdoctoral Scholar will be expected to design, perform and coordinate lab experiments involving patient-derived materials. They will also be expected to mentor trainees with the PI in the laboratory, gather and analyze data, prepare presentations, write manuscripts, and write and prepare grant applications.

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what's right, making things better, and being kind. These are standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 23: Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee, Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow, Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct, Fiscal Year.

For more information please contact Kymora B. Scotland, M.D., Ph.D. at [e-mail].