Postdoctoral Position in Skin Immunology/Systems Biology Research – Scumpia Lab 2023-2024 Apply now to Postdoctoral Position in Skin Immunology/Systems Biology Research – Scumpia Lab 2023-2024 Job #JPF09341 + Medicine-Dermatology / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLA Position overview Position title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Skin Immunology/Systems Biology Research at the Scumpia Laboratory Salary range: See Table 23 for the salary range for this position [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. Application Window Open date: May 6, 2024 Most recent review date: Thursday, Jun 6, 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, Dec 31, 2024 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 Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is currently recruiting for a full-time postdoctoral position in Dr. Philip Scumpia’s laboratory. This postdoctoral position is focused on understanding how the immune system contributes to skin disease toward our understanding of cutaneous wound healing, cutaneous infection, inflammatory skin disease, vaccine biology, and skin cancer. The laboratory is affiliated with the Department of Medicine/Division of Dermatology, the I3T, Bioengineering, and the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (Tumor Cell Biology Program) at the University of California, Los Angeles. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in transgenic/knockout animal models, handling RNA, DNA and protein. His or her skill set should include: o Immunohistochemistry o Single cell and/or spatial transcriptomics o FACS analysis o Immuno-blotting o Mammalian cell culture o CRISPR knockout o Microscopy o Small animal work Interested individuals should have: o Strength in bioinformatic skills, a significant advantage o Fluency in English and strong written and oral communication skills: Prerequisites o Permanent U.S. residency or citizenship: Preferred but not required o At least one first-authored publication in a top-ranked, peer-reviewed journal o A Ph.D. is required The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star. Qualifications Basic qualifications A Ph.D. is required. Candidate should have at least one first-authored publication in a top-ranked, peer-reviewed journal. Preferred qualifications The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in transgenic/knockout animal models, handling RNA, DNA and protein. His or her skill set should include: • Immunohistochemistry • Single cell and/or spatial transcriptomics • FACS analysis • Immuno-blotting • Mammalian cell culture • CRISPR knockout • Microscopy • Small animal work Interested individuals should have: • Strength in bioinformatic skills, a significant advantage • Fluency in English and strong written and oral communication skills: Prerequisites • Permanent U.S. residency or citizenship: Preferred but not required Application Requirements Document requirements + Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. + 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. Reference requirements + 3-5 letters of reference required At least 3 references are required Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09341 Help contact: lhidalgo@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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/\_files/apm/apm-035.pdf. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination. Job location Los Angeles, CA