Position Overview Salary range: $64,480 - $77,327 Application Window Open date: May 20, 2024 Next review date: Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Tuesday, May 20, 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. Position Description We are seeking an experienced Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. for a post-doctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Theodore Scott Nowicki, M.D., Ph.D. Applicants need to have a Ph.D. in biosciences, an interest in cancer immunotherapy and immunology, and T-cell biology. Dr. Nowicki is an Assistant Professor-in-Residence in the Department of Pediatrics (Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology) and the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics. He is known for his studies of transgenic cellular immunotherapy/immune checkpoint blockade, functional epigenetics, DNA methylomics, and T-cell biology, with an emphasis on sarcomas and other solid tumors. Additionally, as a clinical specialist in pediatric oncology, Dr. Nowicki explores new and developing immunotherapies for pediatric sarcomas. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Doctor of Philosophy in Biosciences, or related field of study Additional Qualifications: Solid understanding of immunology/molecular biology and common laboratory approaches in immunology/molecular biology. Experience with murine models of adoptive cell therapy (tail-vein injection, intraperitoneal injection, phlebotomy, irradiation, splenocyte/T-cell isolation). Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects and quickly adapt to new tasks. Excellent communication skills and ability to work with computational and experimental scientists. Ability to function independently in the laboratory. Skills: Conduct DNA, RNA and protein isolation and purification. Perform PCR, qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA and multiparametric flow cytometry to assist ongoing specific research projects. Culture adhered and non-adherent mammalian cells (T-cells), preparing media, aliquots and other compounds utilized in tissue culture with proper sterile aseptic technique. Experience with next-generation sequencing analysis (WES, RNAseq, WGBS, and ATAC-seq) is not required, but preferred. May train and supervise less experienced research staff. Duties/Responsibilities: Conducting research as determined with Principal Investigator (PI). Publish results of independent laboratory research in collaboration with lab PI, including writing of scientific manuscripts, abstracts and other supporting documentation. Participate in laboratory and Divisional seminars, meetings, educational sessions, general and specific safety training and other training sessions. Provide mentorship and teaching to other members of the lab which is comprised of PhD or MD students, post-docs, undergraduate students and summer students. Pursue intramural and extramural funding opportunities to help fund current and future research endeavors. Perform other duties and laboratory responsibilities as requested. Application Requirements: Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (Optional) Statement of Research (Optional) Statement of Teaching (Optional) 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. Misc / Additional (Optional) Reference Requirements: 2-5 letters of reference required. Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09442 Help contact: rgallegosmednet.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 here . For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit here . Job Location Los Angeles, CA J-18808-Ljbffr