Postdoctoral Scholar in Vascular & Endovascular Surgery

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery at UCLA invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to join a basic science laboratory studying vascular pathology, atherosclerosis, and arterial repair mechanisms. Under supervision of Dr.

Marianna Pavlyha, the candidate will design and perform experiments in animal and mammalian cell culture and coordinate data analysis. Qualifications include a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a biomedical science field.
• Basic knowledge of aseptic techniques, cell culture, Western blots, ELISA, immunohistochemistry and confocal imaging of fixed cells and tissues.
• Isolation of DNA and RNA from cells and tissues; performing PCR-based genotyping and RT-qPCR; preparing reagents.

Responsibilities

• Design, perform and coordinate lab experiments involving animal and mammalian cell culture.
• Mentor trainees with the PI; gather and analyze data; prepare presentations; write manuscripts and grant applications.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Cell culture

Western blot

ELISA

Immunohistochemistry

Confocal imaging

PCR-based genotyping

RT-qPCR

Education

PhD in Biomedical Science

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary range: 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.

Application Window

Open date: October 16, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Nov 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 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 Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to join a basic science laboratory studying vascular pathology, atherosclerosis, and arterial repair mechanism. This position is under the supervision of Marianna Pavlyha, M.D., Assistant Clinical 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, Western blots, and ELISA experiments, immunohistochemistry and confocal imaging of fixed cells and tissues. Additional skills required include Isolation of DNA and RNA from cells and tissues and performing PCR-based genotyping and RT-qPCR, preparing reagents for experiments.

The Postdoctoral Scholar will be expected to design, perform and coordinate lab experiments involving animal and mammalian cell culture. The incumbent will assist in establishing and maintaining mouse colonies and perform mouse experiments. 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.

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The posted UCLA 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.

Interested candidates can apply through the UC Recruit System

Qualifications

Basic qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a biomedical science field

Additional qualifications: Candidates must also have basic knowledge of aseptic techniques and cell culture, Western blots, and ELISA experiments, immunohistochemistry and confocal imaging of fixed cells and tissues. Additional skills required include Isolation of DNA and RNA from cells and tissues and performing PCR-based genotyping and RT-qPCR, preparing reagents for experiments.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.

  The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:

  Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles

  Expand our reach as a global university

  Enhance our research and creative activities

  Elevate how we teach

  Become a more effective institution

  Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Contact information for references is being requested but will not be used at this time. Final candidates will not be notified in advance if the need to contact references is used as part of the final selection process.

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About UCLA

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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.

• "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