University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
Postdoctoral Researcher-Liquid Biopsy Laboratory
University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Position Overview
Position title:
Postdoctoral Scholar
Salary range:
$66,737 - $80,034. Salary based on experience.
Application Window Open date:
August 18, 2025
Most recent review date:
Monday, Aug 18, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date:
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after the review date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. 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 Liquid Biopsy Laboratory (https://uclaliquidbiopsy.org) at the David Geffen School of Medicine, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral researchers and scientists to join our dynamic and interdisciplinary team. Supported by the National Cancer Institute, our group brings together scientists, engineers, and physicians from UCLA and Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center. Our mission is to develop innovative and noninvasive diagnostic tools to improve detection and monitoring of cancer, prenatal diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders. We focus on liquid biopsy components, particularly extracellular vesicles (EVs), as surrogates of disease lesions. Our strategies integrate analyses of EV biomolecular cargoes, including mRNA content, surface protein markers, and protease activity, to capture disease‑specific signatures.
EV mRNA assay: J Exp Clin Canc Res. 2025, 44, 136; Nano Today. 2023, 48, 101746; Adv Sci. 2022, 9, e2105853; Nat Commun. 2020, 11, 4489; Adv Funct Mater. 2020, 30, 20200913; ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2019, 11, 13973
EV surface protein assay: Adv Sci. 2025, 12, e2414982; Drug Resist Updat. 2025, 79, 101207; Hepatology. 2023, 77, 774
EV protease activity assay: Adv Sci. 2025, e2415289; Adv Funct Mater. 2025, e2422469
Lab website: https://uclaliquidbiopsy.org
Basic qualifications
Ph.D. or minimum of 3 years of research experience in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related disciplines
Strong publication record in fields such as bioanalytical chemistry, bioconjugation, and Molecular diagnostics
Interests in EV biology and EV-based molecular diagnostics
Hands‑on experience with molecular biology methods such as qPCR, digital PCR, ELISA, Western blot, and fluorescence microscopy techniques
Familiarity with DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, and NGS sequencing workflows
Independent, self‑motivated researcher with a passion for developing game‑changing diagnostics
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary team environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred qualifications
Experience in collaborating with clinicians on the management and analysis of clinical samples
Demonstrable experience in developing novel bioassays, especially for clinical diagnosis platform
Familiarity with bioinformatics tools, such as Human Protein Atlas, UniProt, Reactome, Cytoscape, etc.
Practical experience in cellular assays (e.g., clonogenic assay, cytotoxicity, and viability assays) and cell phenotyping (e.g., FACS and IHC)
Hands‑on experience with RNA‑Seq and NGS analysis of clinical samples
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
Reference requirements
3-5 required (contact information only)
Please provide the names and contact information for three references.
Apply link https://recruit.apo.upla.edu/JPF10568
Help contact yazhenzhu@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 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.
“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
APM - 035: Affective Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Job location Los Angeles, CA
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Postdoctoral Scholar
Salary range:
$66,737 - $80,034. Salary based on experience.
Application Window Open date:
August 18, 2025
Most recent review date:
Monday, Aug 18, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date:
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after the review date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. 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 Liquid Biopsy Laboratory (https://uclaliquidbiopsy.org) at the David Geffen School of Medicine, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral researchers and scientists to join our dynamic and interdisciplinary team. Supported by the National Cancer Institute, our group brings together scientists, engineers, and physicians from UCLA and Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center. Our mission is to develop innovative and noninvasive diagnostic tools to improve detection and monitoring of cancer, prenatal diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders. We focus on liquid biopsy components, particularly extracellular vesicles (EVs), as surrogates of disease lesions. Our strategies integrate analyses of EV biomolecular cargoes, including mRNA content, surface protein markers, and protease activity, to capture disease‑specific signatures.
EV mRNA assay: J Exp Clin Canc Res. 2025, 44, 136; Nano Today. 2023, 48, 101746; Adv Sci. 2022, 9, e2105853; Nat Commun. 2020, 11, 4489; Adv Funct Mater. 2020, 30, 20200913; ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2019, 11, 13973
EV surface protein assay: Adv Sci. 2025, 12, e2414982; Drug Resist Updat. 2025, 79, 101207; Hepatology. 2023, 77, 774
EV protease activity assay: Adv Sci. 2025, e2415289; Adv Funct Mater. 2025, e2422469
Lab website: https://uclaliquidbiopsy.org
Basic qualifications
Ph.D. or minimum of 3 years of research experience in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related disciplines
Strong publication record in fields such as bioanalytical chemistry, bioconjugation, and Molecular diagnostics
Interests in EV biology and EV-based molecular diagnostics
Hands‑on experience with molecular biology methods such as qPCR, digital PCR, ELISA, Western blot, and fluorescence microscopy techniques
Familiarity with DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, and NGS sequencing workflows
Independent, self‑motivated researcher with a passion for developing game‑changing diagnostics
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary team environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred qualifications
Experience in collaborating with clinicians on the management and analysis of clinical samples
Demonstrable experience in developing novel bioassays, especially for clinical diagnosis platform
Familiarity with bioinformatics tools, such as Human Protein Atlas, UniProt, Reactome, Cytoscape, etc.
Practical experience in cellular assays (e.g., clonogenic assay, cytotoxicity, and viability assays) and cell phenotyping (e.g., FACS and IHC)
Hands‑on experience with RNA‑Seq and NGS analysis of clinical samples
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
Reference requirements
3-5 required (contact information only)
Please provide the names and contact information for three references.
Apply link https://recruit.apo.upla.edu/JPF10568
Help contact yazhenzhu@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 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.
“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
APM - 035: Affective Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Job location Los Angeles, CA
#J-18808-Ljbffr