Postdoctoral Scholar in Imaging Science / Cystic Fibrosis / Rhinology

Position overview

Position title : Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary range :

The posted UC salary scales (https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / compensation / index.html) 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 : July 24, 2025

Most recent review date : Monday, Aug 25, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Saturday, Jan 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 Head & Neck Surgery invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar under the supervision of Associate Professor Daniel M. Beswick, M.D. at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

The Postdoctoral Scholar will study olfactory loss and sinusitis in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) as part of a R01 / NIH- and CF-Foundation-funded study. Findings from this work will highlight the importance of early intervention in treating disease complications of CF. The work is hypothesized to show that chronic sensory dysfunction and sinonasal disease can be prevented with early intervention. This work and its results are key priorities for the CF community and for UCLA. Certain details of the research project can be found here on ClinicalTrials.gov : https : / / clinicaltrials.gov / study / NCT06191640?term=NCT06191640&rank=1

Applications are being sought from recent Ph.D. or M.D. graduates with a strong background in statistics and data analysis, imaging science, segmentation of medical images including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, and outcomes research. Familiarity with olfaction and cystic fibrosis are helpful but not required.

The candidate will work closely with the PI and collaborators on research projects. The Postdoctoral Scholar will be expected to mentor trainees with the PI in the laboratory, gather and analyze data, analyze MRI images, prepare presentations, write and edit manuscripts, and write and prepare grant applications.

The posted UC salary scales (https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / compensation / index.html) 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

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Interested candidates can apply through the UC Recruit system located at : https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF10530

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Ph.D, MD., or M.D. / Ph.D degree.

Additional qualifications

Background in statistics and data analysis, imaging science, segmentation of medical images including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, and outcomes research.

Preferred qualifications

Familiarity with olfaction and cystic fibrosis are helpful but not required.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Reference requirements

• 0-3 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 / JPF10530

Help contact : fearley@mednet.ucla.edu

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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Job location

Los Angeles, CA