What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Position in Hematology-Oncology - Pietras and Marquez-Garban Lab 20 position at University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)?
Open date: July 3, 2024
Next review date: Friday, Feb 28, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 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.
The Pietras and Marquez-Garban lab in the Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is recruiting talented Post-Doctoral Scholars to conduct the following:
* Develop new targeted therapies for breast and pancreatic cancer
* Study dysregulated myelopoiesis in breast cancer
* Work independently on research projects designed together with mentors
* Develop, adapt, and implement research techniques such as cell and molecular biology including flow cytometry, cell proliferation, apoptosis, Western blot assays, etc.
* Handling of mice models to study tumor biology and the microenvironment and drug development
* Document research results and write reports of results for presentation and/or publication in professional journals
* Assist in maintaining the functionality and operations of the Principal Investigator's laboratory
* Work as part of a team
* Follow all safety rules while on the job, including reporting accidents promptly, correcting minor safety hazards, and communicating with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator
An M.D. or Ph.D. is required. No prior experience as a Post-Doctoral Scholar is required.
See Table 23 [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t23.pdf]. A reasonable estimate for this position is $64,480 - $77,327.
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An M.D. or Ph.D. is required.
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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy:https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction
Salary : $64,480 - $77,327
