The Romero lab in UCLA’s Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics is seeking to fill a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar position. The Postdoctoral Scholar candidate will perform mentored research on the development of an engineered niche comprised of 3D hydrogels to improve current in vitro maintenance of the HSPCs for further application in gene editing methods. To achieve this, an integrated analysis of the fundamental biology of HSCs and progenitor cells to understand (and define) the multifactorial changes associated with a net decline in long-term repopulation capacity of HSPCs after ex vivo culture and genetic manipulation will be performed. The fundamental aspects of the HSPCs biology to be studied in this respect will be: (i) Kinetics of quiescency exit and cell cycle progression; (ii) Metabolic preferences, and iii) Epigenetic modifications of current ex vivo culture systems and the novel in vitro culture system by engineering 3D hydrogels.

A postdoctoral research position is available in the lab of Dr. Hrishikesh Kulkarni, a NIH-funded laboratory in the UCLA Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care. We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to drive how local innate immune responses, such as the complement system, modulates the severity of bacterial pneumonia. The overarching goal of our research program is to determine how epithelial cell-derived proteins can be harnessed to mitigate the risk of acute lung injury in various settings, to ultimately reduce the burden of end-stage lung disease. We utilize state-of-the-art technical modalities including conditional knockout mouse models, primary epithelial cell lines, flow cytometry, ELISA, protein and DNA-based molecular biology, biochemistry, cell/tissue culture, fluorescence and confocal microscopy, and DNA/RNA sequencing.

Eligible candidates must have a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences. The project involves both in vitro and in vivo experimentation at the intersection of immunology, cell biology, molecular biology and microbiology. Experience with standard cell biology techniques as well as murine in vivo models is required, as well as microscopy and flow cytometry. Experience in molecular biology or structural biology is encouraged but is not mandatory.

The Brain Tumor Drug Discovery and Development Program in the Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology at UCLA is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Scientist in Bioinformatics to lead bioinformatics-driven biomarker discovery and drug development efforts aimed at advancing precision therapies for brain tumors. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the design and execution of translational studies, will contribute to high-impact publications and grant submissions, and will have the opportunity to mentor junior researchers in computational and bioinformatics techniques. This position is supported by stable NIH, DOD, and philanthropy funding in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

The G.O. Discovery Laboratory, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar under the supervision of Professor Sanaz Memarzadeh, M.D., Ph.D. at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. The G.O. Discovery Lab is located within the UCLA Eli and Edythe Broad Cell Research Center, and is closely affiliated with the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Molecular Biology Institute.

The G.O. Discovery Lab performs highly innovative and collaborative translational research with the potential to impact direct patient care by providing more effective therapies for women impacted by gynecologic cancers. This position is an excellent opportunity to join a highly energized research team and contribute to research projects funded by federal grants and other sources. For more information regarding the laboratory please visit www.godiscoverylab.com.

Applications are being sought from recent Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. graduates with a strong background in molecular biology, cancer immunology and translational research. Candidates are expected to have experience with conventional molecular biology techniques, microscopy, immunohistochemistry, FACS analysis, viral vectors, stem cells and genomics.. Experience with small animal surgical procedures are strongly preferred. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and have publications in peer reviewed journals with at least two being the first author.

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, prepare presentations, write manuscripts, and write and prepare grant applications.

The laboratory of Dr. Elaine F. Reed is seeking applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar position within the Division of The Immunogenetics Center, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM), at the University of California, Los Angeles. DGSOM is one of the most renowned public medical schools ranking 5th in the US and UCLA is the #1 ranked US public University. The lab is part of the Immunology, Inflammation, Infection and Transplantation Research Theme (I3T) located in the state-of-the-art South Tower CHS research building known for its multi-disciplinary and collaborative environment. As a curiosity-driven transplant and systems immunology lab, we are broadly interested in uncovering novel mechanisms of immune responses to pathogens/vaccines in healthy and immunocompromised patients. We use systems immunology approaches including multiparameter immunophenotyping, transcriptomics, proteomics, leukocyte functional assays, and statistical and computational biology to define altered host-pathogen interactions in viral, bacterial and fungal infections in immunocompetent and immunocompromised hosts.

This position is part of a multi-institutional grant investigating systems immunology of persistent bloodstream infections. The main goal is to use systems biology to study the relationship between PAMP-induced innate reprogramming, epigenetic modification, T cell activation with outcomes of hematogenously disseminated candidiasis.

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 University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to advance research in business and sustainability. This is a joint appointment between the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability (IoES) and the UCLA Anderson School of Management, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to interdisciplinary research on environmental and business challenges.

The postdoctoral scholar will work under the supervision of Professor Magali Delmas and collaborate with faculty across disciplines.

Relevant fields include, but are not limited to: economics, strategy, behavioral science, and related areas. Candidates from other disciplines addressing sustainability challenges are also encouraged to apply.

The UCLA Department of Near Eastern Languages & Cultures invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Scholar position in the archaeology and history of the Levant and Eastern Mediterranean focused on the first millennium BCE (ca. 1200–330 BCE). The post-doctoral scholar will conduct independent research within this temporal and geographic framework. This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to ongoing research projects in conjunction with the holder of the Kershaw Chair of Ancient Eastern Mediterranean Studies, including the organization of a symposium in the second year. We welcome applicants whose research will complement but also expand beyond those of existing faculty in the department.

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at UCLA invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in experimental condensed matter physics. The successful candidate will join Professor Stuart E. Brown’s research group, with an emphasis on investigations of strongly correlated and frustrated quantum materials. The research employs advanced nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques and other methods to explore emergent quantum phenomena in novel materials.

The Postdoctoral Scholar appointment offer is contingent upon evidence of a doctoral degree, documentation of employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, funding availability, and the approval of the Dean of the Division of Graduate Education. Applicants should submit a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a list of publications, and a brief statement of research interests and experience. Additionally, applicants should arrange for two letters of recommendations to be submitted. 

The Department of Bioengineering at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science invites highly qualified applications for Professional Researcher and Project Scientist positions (all ranks)

Candidates with a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Bioengineering or related engineering fields and an excellent track record in teaching and research in bioengineering or related science and engineering fields are encouraged to apply. The level of appointment will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications.

The Department of Bioengineering at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science invites highly qualified applications for Visiting Researcher and Visiting Project Scientist positions (all ranks)

Candidates with a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Bioengineering or related engineering fields and an excellent track record in research in bioengineering or related science and engineering fields are encouraged to apply. The level of appointment will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science invites highly qualified applications for Visiting Researcher, Visiting Project Scientists, and Visiting Scholar positions (all ranks)

A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Civil & Environmental Engineering or related engineering fields is preferred but not required. Candidates must have an excellent track record in research. The level of appointment will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications.

(18) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Visiting Researchers, Visiting Project Scientists, Visiting Scholars 2025-2026AY

Deadline : Dec 31, 2025 

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