Postdoctoral Scholar in Radiology-Abdominal Imaging Lab
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Salary range: $73,000 - $86,500/ year, depending on experience
Application Deadline
Open date: August 18, 2026 Next review date:Friday, Oct 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Sunday, Feb 28, 2027 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 Radiological Sciences at UCLA is seeking a highly motivated researcher to join the Abdominal Imaging Lab as a Postdoctoral Scholar, using the Image-Centric Abdominal Multiomics Program (ICAMP) resource. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Raman and a cross-disciplinary team to develop protocols to correlate imaging with a variety of ancillary outcomes, including pathology, multi-omics, artificial intelligence, treatment and clinical outcomes. Key Responsibilities: • Lead independent research projects and support collaborative projects • Author scientific publications and grant proposals • Supervise trainees and maintain research infrastructure • Comply with UCLA guidelines for lab safety, animal research, and human subject research • Develop and update standard operating procedures and best practices for research projects • Communicate effectively with team members, present findings and progress both verbally and in writing
Qualifications
Basic qualifications• Ph.D. or equivalent Preferred qualifications• Background in coding, computing, engineering, biological sciences, radiology, and/or radiological sciences is ideal • Background in scientific writing • Prior laboratory experience preferred, especially in basic and clinical research
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Research - Previous research experience and future research interest 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 publications - A reprint of two representative publications Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) References will only be contacted for the final candidates. Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11247 Help contact:amyywang@mednet.ucla.edu