Postdoctoral Scholar in Visual System Neurobiology & Multi-Omics

University of California Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peng Lab at UCLA's Department of Ophthalmology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Visual System Neurobiology & Multi-Omics in Los Angeles. Candidates should be trained in neuroscience with expertise in molecular biology and bioinformatics to lead high‑impact research using multiomics, spatial transcriptomics, and viral vector strategies.

This NIH‑funded, fully supported position emphasizes independence, collaboration, manuscript preparation, and presenting findings at

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience or closely related field.
• Strong background in molecular biology and experimental neuroscience.
• Proficiency in bioinformatics and data analysis for high‑throughput datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent and collaborative research projects applying multi-omic profiling and viral targeting strategies.
• Perform standard molecular and cellular neurobiology assays (e.g., cloning, cell culture, histology).
• Execute bioinformatic and statistical analyses on single-cell and spatial transcriptomic datasets.
• Prepare manuscripts, assist with grant reporting, and present findings at conferences.

Skills

Neuroscience

Molecular biology

Bioinformatics

Single-cell multiomics

Spatial transcriptomics

Viral vectors

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Neuroscience

Tools

Immunohistochemistry

Western blotting

Cloning

R/Python

Job description

Postdoctoral Scholar in Visual System Neurobiology & Multi-Omics – University of California Los Angeles

Requisition Number: JPF11338

A fully funded Postdoctoral Scholar position supported by recent NIH awards is available in the The Peng Lab (Department of Ophthalmology, UCLA). Our laboratory combines single-cell multiomics (scRNA-seq, scATAC-seq, spatial transcriptomics), cell-surface proteomics, viral vector engineering, and computational modeling to decode the development, circuit organization, and degeneration of the visual system. We are seeking a highly motivated scientist trained in neuroscience with expertise in molecular biology and bioinformatics to lead high-impact research projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead independent and collaborative research projects employing multi-omic profiling, functional genomics, and viral targeting strategies.
• Perform standard molecular and cellular neurobiology assays (e.g., construct design/cloning, cell/neuronal culture, immunohistochemistry, Western blotting).
• Execute bioinformatic and statistical analyses on high-throughput single-cell and spatial transcriptomic datasets.
• Prepare high-quality manuscripts, assist with grant reporting, and present findings at national and international conferences.

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