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Postdoctoral Scholar - Physiology (JPF08853)

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Job #JPF08853

• Physiology / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLA

Position overview
Salary range: $64,480-77,327

Application Window

Open date: September 28, 2023

Next review date: Friday, Oct 27, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 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 for a highly motivated individual with a strong background in electrophysiology, biochemistry, or structural biology, and an interest in 1) Biophysical and Structural studies of ion channel complexes, 2) Development of novel ion channel modulators for therapeutic use, or 3) Investigation of auto-resistance mechanisms in poisonous animals in the lab of Prof. Fayal Abderemane in the Department of Physiology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The Abderemane Lab utilizes a multidisciplinary approach including electrophysiology, biochemistry, structural biology, pharmacology, and cell-based assays to study how ion channels work, develop novel ion channel modulators, and investigate how poisonous animal survive their own toxins.

More information can be found in the lab website: https://www.abderemanelab.org/

The successful candidate will benefit from both a supportive lab environment and the collaborative UCLA community.

Qualifications

1) A recent doctorate degree in the field of biophysics, biochemistry, structural
biology, neuroscience, biomedical sciences, or related disciplines
2) Experience and demonstrated achievements in protein biochemistry or
biophysics, cryogenic electron microscopy, or in-vitro electrophysiology.
Computational skills are also highly desired
3) Strong attention to details, ability to work in teams, and strong work ethics

Responsibilities

1) In this role, the appointee will be actively involved in multiple
projects/publications, immerse themselves at one of the leading institutions
for biomedical research in the world, while learning and exercising skills in
neuroscience, integrative physiology, biophysics, biochemistry, structural
biology, and science communication.
2) The appointee will also have the opportunity to strengthen their leadership
and collaboration skills as we have currently several undergraduate students
and are expecting graduate students to join our team this year.

Requirements
1) Updated CV
2) 3-5 references (contact information only)

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Ph.D. in the field of biophysics, biochemistry, structural biology, neuroscience, biomedical sciences, or related disciplines

Experience and demonstrated achievements in protein biochemistry or biophysics, cryogenic electron microscopy, or in-vitro electrophysiology. Computational skills are also highly desired

Strong attention to details, ability to work in teams, and strong work ethics

Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter (Optional)

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.

• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Contact Information Only

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08853

Help contact: FAbdere@mednet.ucla.edu

Campus Information

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

Job location
Los Angeles, CA
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