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Postdoctoral Scholar - Ajijola Lab

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Position description

A postdoctoral scholar position is available in the laboratory of Olujimi Ajijola at UCLA for a highly motivated and collaborative individual. The Ajijola lab is a multidisciplinary and fully translational lab that studies mechanisms of cardiac autonomic control in small and large animals, and in humans. We are specifically interested in the pathways that govern structural and functional neural remodeling after cardiac injury (e.g. myocardial infarction), and how remodeled innervation contributes to heart failure and arrhythmias. We use a variety of tools in murine models of cardiac disease to map cardiac neurons in the peripheral nervous system, and use chemical, surgical, and genetic tools to target these neurons.

This position relates to scientific investigation in small animals, and candidates should be well versed in handling rodents (experience with surgical dissections will be viewed favorably), as well as rodent colony maintenance, breeding, and genotyping. Additionally, skills in molecular biology and standard research techniques including cell culture, PCR, Western blot etc. Skills in fluorescent microscopy are a major plus.

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 complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Statement of Interest

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
    (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 2-4 required (contact information only)