Postdoc Employee

Company: University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 16, 2025

Job Description:

Position overview Salary range: The postdoc pay ranges from $66,737 min. up to $85,736 max.
The PI can always pay more. Application Window Open date: February 5, 2025 Most recent review date: Wednesday, Mar 5, 2025 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: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 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 Kappel Lab at UCLA is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Scholar to perform cutting-edge wet-lab research. The Kappel Lab investigates how RNA and protein sequences encode molecular and cellular functions, with a focus on how RNA-binding proteins regulate RNA metabolism and how this goes awry in disease. The Postdoctoral Scholar will contribute to this goal by applying high-throughput experimental methods - especially utilizing imaging and sequencing technologies - to map multiscale structures and function for large libraries of protein and RNA sequences. Job responsibilities include leading independent research projects, designing and executing experiments, managing and ordering supplies, maintaining lab equipment, and training graduate students and undergrads. The Postdoctoral Scholar will be expected to have strong organizational skills, maintain high-quality documentation (lab notebook, protocols, inventory, etc.), communicate clearly, keep track of multiple projects simultaneously, and be comfortable troubleshooting in the lab.Highly desired technical skills for this role include experience with molecular biology techniques, mammalian cell culture, fluorescent microscopy, and next-generation sequencing. Experience with FACS and in vitro protein and RNA biochemistry is also desirable, but not required. Candidates who do not have experience in these specific areas, but have related wet-lab experience, and are creative and eager to learn are also highly encouraged to apply. We value scientific and cultural diversity and strive to create an inclusive, supportive, and empowering environment for all lab members.
There is no clinical work associated with this position.

General and specific supervision is provided by Professor Kappel. Responsibilities:Lab maintenance and materials acquisition
a) Ordering laboratory supplies as needed and/or requested
b) Researching pricing, comparison shopping, contacting vendors for quotations, negotiating discounts
c) Maintaining lab equipment (scheduling repairs, maintenance, etc)Note keeping, writing and figure generationa) Laboratory record keeping including: standard operating procedures, chemical inventory, freezer inventory, equipment manuals, warranties, software, etc.
b) Cataloging and archiving of laboratory notebooks and research materials
d) Generating and maintaining databases for all digital documents
e) Generation and manipulation of charts, tables, figures, and micrographs
j) Generation of project-specific presentations including but not limited to web pages (HTML and CSS editing, artwork, copy editing, and hyperlinks to supporting information), PowerPoint presentations, or graphics (Illustrator, Photoshop or equivalent)
Laboratory Safety
a) Comply with UCLA EH&S safety policies.
b) Report all accidents in laboratories to Chemical Safety Officer.
c) Creating chemical waste manifests and proper disposal of chemical wastes in compliance with UCLA EH&S regulation.
Laboratory Research
a) Cloning and other basic molecular biology techniques
b) Mammalian cell culture
c) Fluorescent microscopy
d) Sorting cell populations with FACS
e) Next-generation sequencing
f) Designing and performing optical pooled screening experimentsRequired Qualifications:

• PhD in any relevant biosciences discipline.2.Familiarity with laboratory and electronic instrumentation. Technical and scientific ability for operation, instruction, routine calibration, service maintenance and minor repair.3.Experience with molecular biology techniques, mammalian cell culture, fluorescent microscopy, next-generation sequencing.4.Working knowledge of laboratory and occupation safety practices and procedures.5.Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey procedures in a clear concise manner. Qualifications Basic qualifications PhD in any relevant biosciences discipline. Additional qualifications
• Familiarity with laboratory and electronic instrumentation. Technical and scientific ability for operation, instruction, routine calibration, service maintenance and minor repair.
• Working knowledge of laboratory and occupation safety practices and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey procedures in a clear concise manner. Preferred qualifications Experience with molecular biology techniques, mammalian cell culture, fluorescent microscopy, next-generation sequencing. Application Requirements Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching (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 FAQdocument, and Sample EDI Statements.
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
• Misc / Additional (Optional) Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference requiredLetters of recommendation
    3 required; 2 optional (5 total) Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10052 Help contact: mmayorga@chem.ucla.edu About UCLA 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
    • "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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