Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - The Lundquist Institute
Torrance, CA
About the Job
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Location: Torrance, Los Angeles Area, California 90502
Singh Laboratory (www.Singh-Laboratory.com) at the Lundquist Institute (TLI) at Harbor-University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Medical Center (www.lundquist.org) is looking for a talented Postdoctoral Research Fellow, who recently (<5 years) completed his/her doctoral degree in Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or any other relevant biological field. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in the field of fungal pathogenesis, immunology, and immunotherapeutic development. The candidate will be working on the Center for Diseases and Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) top priority fungal pathogen Candida auris with the aim of identifying novel virulence factors and characterizing their role in virulence and their potential as immunotherapeutic candidates using innovative technologies. The researchers at TLI enjoy their affiliation and proximity with UCLA and could use and get training in advanced technology at the core laboratories on the main university campus.
Job Description:
Qualifications : Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or M.D.) in Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or any other relevant biological field.
Experience : Fungal pathogen-host interaction and pathogenesis, Microbial immunology, and vaccine development, and working with animal models.
Research Skills :
· Molecular biology (must): Microbial gene deletion and complementation (e.g. CRISPR, recombination, mutagenesis), Cloning techniques, RNA analysis (isolation, quantification by qPCR), in vitro transcription and purification.
· Immunological assays: Flowcytometry (must), ELISA, FluroSpot assay, Cytokine assay, etc.
· Animal handling and animal procedures (injection and organ harvesting).
· Proteomics analysis: Protein isolation/ purification, western blotting, and fractionation. techniques and protein identification using LC-MS.
· Recombinant protein expression and purification.
· Working experience or knowledge of Nano lipid carrier formulation.
· Confocal microscopy and immunohistochemistry.
Professional Skills :
· Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks.
· Excellent communication and writing
· Problem-solving and troubleshooting.
· Fast learner, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
· Both team player as well as independent working with innovative thinking.
· Cooperative behavior and problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
· Available to work dependable and flexible shifts if required.
Salary: $66,564/yr.