Postdoctoral Scholar in Endourology Research

The Department of Urology is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to join a basic science laboratory studying the role of bacteria and biofilms in the formation and pathogenesis of kidney stones and translational surgical device design. This position is under the supervision of Kymora Scotland, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a biomedical science field. Candidates must also have basic knowledge of aseptic techniques and cell culture, immunohistochemistry (IHC), confocal imaging of fixed materials, micro-computed tomography (micro CT), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffractometry, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and scanning electron microscopy. Additional skills required include Isolation of preparing all manners of reagents for experiments.

The Postdoctoral Scholar will be expected to design, perform and coordinate lab experiments involving patient-derived materials. They will also 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.

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The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 23: Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee, Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow, Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct, Fiscal Year.

Interested candidates can apply through the UC Recruit System.

For more information please contact Kymora B. Scotland, M.D., Ph.D. at KScotland@mednet.ucla.edu.

Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a biomedical science field

Basic knowledge of aseptic techniques and cell culture, immunohistochemistry (IHC), confocal imaging of fixed materials, micro-computed tomography (micro CT), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffractometry, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and scanning electron microscopy.

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Contact information for references is being requested but will not be used at this time. Final candidates will be

notified in advance if the need to contact references is used as part of the final selection process.

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.

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