Postdoctoral Scholar - Biological Chemistry
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Salary range: $69,073-$82,836
Application Window
Open date: March 9, 2026 Most recent review date:Thursday, Apr 9, 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: Saturday, May 9, 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
A postdoctoral position is immediately available within Dr. Keriann Backus’s laboratory in in the Department of Biological Chemistry at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). We are seeking a creative and collaborative individual interested in making cutting edge discoveries in the areas of chemical probe development, small molecule screening, molecular mechanisms driving condensate formation, and drug resistance mechanisms in cancer. The postdoc will join a multidisciplinary and highly collaborative team of chemists and biologists seeking to define the functional and druggable proteome. They will have the opportunity to learn and apply state-of-the-art mass spectrometry-based chemoproteomic techniques. They also will have the opportunity to work with established techniques such as CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, high throughput screening, single cell sequencing, and immunophenotyping. More information can be found in the lab website: backuslab.com The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive lab environment and the highly collaborative UCLA community.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications1) A recent doctorate degree in the field of organic chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry, cancer biology, cell biology, systems biology, computational biology, or related disciplines 2) Ability to work in highly collaborative teams, a strong track record of innovative research contributions, and strong work ethic. 3) Some experience with organic synthesis, cell culture, molecular biology, data analysis (e.g. R or Python coding experience), and/or proteomics.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Research Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form 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 required (contact information only) Candidates should include 3 references (contact information only). Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10895 Help contact:iwong@mednet.ucla.edu
Job Location
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