Postdoctoral Researcher
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by postdoc experience level. The starting salary range for this position is $69,073. See Salary Table 23: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-oct-2025-scales/t23.pdf
Application Window
Open date: September 24, 2025 Most recent review date:Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 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
Postdoctoral positions are available in the lab of Dr. Mireille Kamariza at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), located in the Bioengineering Department. Leveraging chemical biology and fluorescence imaging techniques, we are developing a new platform to detect tuberculosis (TB) drug resistance in patient samples. Poor diagnostic tools to detect active disease hamper TB control programs. Accurate detection of live Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) could therefore improve TB diagnosis and patient treatment. Postdoctoral fellows will work on interdisciplinary projects within a highly collaborative environment to identify optimal combinations of TB drugs, old and new. Using high-throughput image analysis or large-scale quantitative fluorescence analysis, candidates will decipher drug efficacy and efficiency and potentially gain mechanistic insights for designing novel therapeutic strategies. This project will equip the candidates with skills in microbiology, chemical and molecular biology. Lab: https://www.kamarizalab.com/
Qualifications
Basic qualificationsPh.D. or equivalent in molecular engineering or a closely related discipline at date of hire. Additional qualificationsHighly motivated and creative candidates with a PhD in life sciences, bioengineering, or equivalent fields are encouraged to apply. The candidates should have experiences in microbiology, chemical biology, or molecular bioengineering. Being knowledgeable in handling patient samples, flow cytometry techniques, or high-throughput microscopy image analysis is a plus.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research Statement of Teaching (Optional) Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Shortlisted applicants should arrange for recommendation letters to be sent from at least three references. Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10626 Help contact:kamariza@g.ucla.edu
Job Location
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