Postdoctoral Position in Dermatology – Kam Laboratory 2026-2027
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Salary range: See Table 23 in the UC Salary Scales. A reasonable estimate for this position is $69,073- $82,836.
Application Window
Open date: March 2, 2026 Next review date:Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. 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
The Division of Dermatology in the Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking applicants for a full-time, postdoctoral position. The candidate will conduct research in the laboratory of Dr. Chen Kam. Candidate will be expected to: Design, execute and analyze experiments for manuscript preparation Present findings at university scientific forums and national/international conferences Participate in multidisciplinary research collaborations Contribute to training/supervision of students and technicians in the lab This research opportunity is centered upon understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that dictate postnatal development, homeostatic maintenance, and regeneration of mammalian vascular networks. The position is supported by an NIH R00 grant and start-up funds from UCLA. Research in the Kam lab is focused on understanding the regulation of vascular cell behaviors within their native tissue environment utilizing a completely non-invasive live imaging approach via multiphoton microscopy. Using the murine skin as a model, our research aims to dissect the regulation of cellular behaviors that dictate the remodeling and functionality of the mammalian vasculature in health and disease states. We are seeking a dedicated individual that is driven by curiosity and excitement to join our growing team. An M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. is required, preferably obtained within the past 5 years. The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another.
Qualifications
Basic qualificationsAn M.D., Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. is required Preferred qualificationsCandidates with a background in vascular biology, cell and developmental biology, mouse genetics, fluorescence microscopy and/or related disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10853 Help contact:lhidalgo@mednet.ucla.edu
Job Location
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