Postdoctoral Scholar in Radiological Sciences

The Department of Radiological Sciences at UCLA is recruiting a post-doctoral student to join the Chiang lab. This appointment will be under the supervision of Dr. Jason Chiang, in collaboration with Drs. David Lu and Steven Raman, in the Department of Radiological Sciences. The position requires an PhD and/or an MD degree and demonstrated track record conducting research in cancer immunology and cancer metabolism, with a specific interest in solid tumors.

The ideal candidate will also be responsible for co-supervising graduate students, research associates, and visiting graduate student researchers on the design, execution, and supervision of translational research studies involving interventional oncology. Responsibilities will include coordinating efforts from investigators and staff across multiple departments. Prior experience in some of: 1) basic science of immuno-oncology and/or immuno-metabolism 2) image-guided therapies using percutaneous or intravascular approaches, 3) working with rodent and large animal cancer models, 4) wet lab skills including cell culture, cell and tissue immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence staining, western blot, and flow cytometry are desirable.

Applicants should have excellent communication skills with demonstrated experience contributing to grant submissions and publishing manuscripts in high impact journals. The candidate should have a strong interest and commitment to an academic research career.

Responsibilities:

Research project management and data acquisition, developing and updating protocols and best practices, database maintenance, data analysis, preparation of research manuscripts, preparation of grant proposals, coordination with interdisciplinary team members, presenting at national and international meetings.

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• PhD and/or MD degree with experience in basic science or translational research

• Evidence of related prior publications
• Highly motivated and independent
• Ability to prioritize work and be well organized
• Team leading skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) with strong work ethic

• 3 required (contact information only)

References will only be contacted for final candidates.

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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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