Position overview
Salary range : $64,480 - $77,327
Application Window
Open date : May 20, 2024
Most recent review date : Thursday, Jun 20, 2024 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 : Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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
We are seeking an experienced Ph.D. or M.D. / Ph.D. for a post-doctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Theodore Scott Nowicki, M.
D., Ph.D. Applicants need to have Ph.D in biosciences, an interest in cancer immunotherapy and immunology, and an interest in T-cell biology.
Dr. Nowicki is an Assistant Professor-in-Residence in the Department of Pediatrics (Division of Pediatric Hematology / Oncology), and the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics.
He is known for his studies of transgenic cellular immunotherapy / immune checkpoint blockade, functional epigenetics, DNA methylomics, and T-cell biology, with an emphasis in sarcomas and other solid tumors.
Additionally, as a clinical specialist in pediatric oncology, Dr. Nowicki explores new and developing immunotherapies for pediatric sarcomas.
Qualifications :
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biosciences, or related field of study
- Solid understanding of immunology / molecular biology and common laboratory approaches in immunology / molecular biology
- Experience with murine models of adoptive cell therapy (tail-vein injection, intraperitoneal injection, phlebotomy, irradiation, splenocyte / T-cell isolation).
- Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects and quickly adapt to new tasks
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with computational and experimental scientists
- Ability to function independently in the laboratorySkills :
- Conduct DNA, RNA and protein isolation and purification
- Quantification of nucleic acids and proteins
- Perform PCR, qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA and multiparametric flow cytometry to assist on-going specific research projects.
- Culture adhered and non-adherent mammalian cells (T-cells), preparing media, aliquots and other compounds utilized in tissue culture with proper sterile aseptic technique.
- Experience with murine models of adoptive cell therapy (tail-vein injection, intraperitoneal injection, phlebotomy, irradiation, splenocyte / T-cell isolation)
- Experience with next-generation sequencing analysis (WES, RNAseq, WGBS, and ATAC-seq) is not required, but preferred.
- May train and supervise less experienced research staff.
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Conducting research as determined with Principal Investigator (PI)
- Publish results of independent laboratory research in collaboration with lab PI, including writing of scientific manuscripts, abstracts and other supporting documentation
- Participate in laboratory and Divisional seminars, meetings, educational sessions, general and specific safety training and other training sessions
- Provide mentorship and teaching to other members of the lab which is comprised of PhD or MD students, post-docs, undergraduate students and summer students.
- Pursue intramural and extramural funding opportunities to help fund current and future research endeavors.
- Performs other duties and laboratory responsibilities as requested.
Interested applicants may apply through this link : https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF09442
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience at appointment. See Table 23 https : / / www.ucop.
edu / academic-personnel-programs / files / 2023-24 / oct-2023-acad-salary-scales / t23.pdf .
The salary range for this position is $64,480 - $77,327.
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Qualifications
Basic qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy in Biosciences, or related field of study
Additional qualifications
- Solid understanding of immunology / molecular biology and common laboratory approaches in immunology / molecular biology
- Experience with murine models of adoptive cell therapy (tail-vein injection, intraperitoneal injection, phlebotomy, irradiation, splenocyte / T-cell isolation).
- Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects and quickly adapt to new tasks
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with computational and experimental scientists
- Ability to function independently in the laboratory
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate's past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document .
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
2-5 letters of reference required
None
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Job location
Los Angeles, CA
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