Postdoctoral Scholar in Vascular & Endovascular Surgery

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

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.

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 be
notified in advance if the need to contact references is used as part of the final selection process.
Apply link:
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11401

Help contact:
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