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Postdoctoral Fellow, Clark Lab, Crump Institute for Molecular Imaging
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: January 23, 2026
Next review date: Friday, Feb 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 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
The Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the Crump Institute for Molecular imaging are recruiting for a postdoctoral fellow. The position is focused on research into nucleotide metabolism in autoimmune diseases, with a focus on PET-based biomarkers and therapy development. The project is funded by NIH grants.
The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or a related field. Previous experience studying the immune system, metabolism, and animal models of disease is highly desirable.
Interested candidates should provide a brief cover letter and curriculum vitae to Peter Clark, PhD (pclark@mednet.ucla.edu).
Qualifications
Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or a related field
Previous experience studying the immune system, metabolism, and animal models of disease is highly desirable.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
Not requested.
Help contact: bomote@mednet.ucla.edu
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