Postdoctoral Scholar in Vascular & Endovascular Surgery

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery to join a basic science laboratory studying vascular pathology, atherosclerosis, and arterial repair mechanisms.

The role includes designing and performing experiments with animal and mammalian cell culture, maintaining mouse colonies, mentoring trainees, analyzing data, and preparing presentations, manuscripts, and grant applications.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a biomedical science field.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and cell culture, Western blots, and ELISA.
• Immunohistochemistry and confocal imaging of fixed cells and tissues.
• DNA and RNA isolation from cells and tissues; PCR-based genotyping and RT-qPCR.
• Preparing reagents for experiments.

Responsibilities

• Design, perform and coordinate lab experiments involving animal and mammalian cell culture.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining mouse colonies and perform mouse experiments.
• Mentor trainees with the PI in the laboratory; gather and analyze data.
• Prepare presentations, write manuscripts, and write grant applications.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Cell culture

Western blot

ELISA

DNA/RNA isolation

Genotyping (PCR)

Data analysis

Manuscript writing

Grant writing

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in biomedical science

Tools

PCR

RT-qPCR

Immunohistochemistry

Confocal imaging

Job 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.